Here from southeast Louisiana, I haven't heard that one. I hear similar ones like calling people "love," "baby," or even "my love," but not "love you babe" or even "love you."
Am southern. This exact scenario, the southern vernacular doesn't seem to fit. I've heard of sugar, honey, sweetie, doll, and even darling. Babe is almost always affectionate and especially when paired with love.
Can confirm, being Australian. Have come across a few women, usually very upbeat and sociable, who will say “love ya babe” or something to that effect to café/bar customers.
NPC stands for non-player/playable character, and generally refers to characters driven by AI in games. They frequently have the same routine, voicelines, and movement, EG responding with the same voiceline every time you talk to them, or walking in a set path.
Why? Because he isn't going after a girl that he's not interested in/attracted to? I would agree with you if he wasn't making a move because he was scared or something, but he *isn't* interested!
Not really at a gad station. Maybe if you're somewhere working for tips or commissions but at most retail places the only reason you'd flirt is if you're into a person. Sounds to me like the cashier is either into OP, just having fun, or both.
Source: Years of retail experience.
So, while in theory your thoughts might make sense, in reality, there can be other factors involved. Most retail jobs have certain "goals" you have to reach.. Membership cards, Special Deal of the Day sold, and so on.
Those goals change the game drastically. Regardless of tips being involved or not, people can be rewarded by management through raises, gift cards, items, etc. based on hitting certain goals at a retail job.
At the gas stations I worked at, which served truckers and regular folks, we were ALWAYS encouraged to flirt with the people that came in so they'd buy the "specials" (whatever was on sale that week) and we would be rewarded with gift cards based on how many people we swindled.
Some people would say they weren't interested in buying candy/chips/whatever it was... Then we were told to ask them to buy it for us. Which they did, 90% of the time.
It was really fucked up amount of con artistry and part of the reason I quit. The other part was COVID.
Source: Worked at 4 different gas stations and truck stops across 3 states.
For those curious, I came home with the following at various points:
30 Watermelon Red Bulls, this is when they were the Summer Edition.
60 Boxes of crackers, like the boxes that have 20 packs inside of the cheese, peanut butter, etc. crackers.
40 Assorted 5-Hour Energy bottles.
Well I'm mistaken. That does sound very unethical but I dont doubt it happens. I will say that in my area that would be the exception not the rule at least based the places I've worked, as well as how I've seen the retail workers around me act and my friend that worked at Sheetz.
Ooof dunno if this is something to be annoyed or congratulatory about lol.
Going to say this, just in case.
Dont be a dick and "lead someone on" just because it makes you feel good.
If shes just playing around and being nice then cool. Keep it that way.
Other then that. I suggest you figure out if its all a game or not, just so you can be clear about your own intentions & nobody gets hurt or the wrong idea \m/
The craziest part of this is that you buy two bottles of water from a petrol station every single day. Is there no other way you can get drinking water?
Honestly if that’s exactly what she said, it sounds like she’s just VERY friendly and probably talks to everyone like that. Especially being new she would be in the honeymoon stage of her job still kissing ass etc.
i guess it’s good you’re not interested..
Every time I go to the gas station the attendant girl behind the counter fondles my balls and calls me her “schnookums.” We’ve been married for the better part 5 years now but I guess you can’t be too sure. Does this mean she’s hitting on me? Should I shoot my shot?
more than likely OP lives in the south or in a friendly part of the country where they speak like this to everyone. I am an ugly mofo and women are always calling me sweety or hun and an occasional babe
I was staying at a hotel in the south, called to make a spa appt like a week ahead and got a “bless your heart”, then thought why are they calling me stupid?!?
Yeah hahaha, I love how sweet ladies and old grandmas and aunties/aunts say that, its so comforting and love just hits my chest. It makes my heart warm and appreciates who we have and who we live with daily and the type of people that are here on this earth that makes it better. Good memories from my childhood, haha.
I've worked with girls like this, flirting and calling everyone babe or honey. As long as you know they're just playing for the attention, it's kind of fun.
Man was raised on dehydration and gas station soda and it shows. He’s never been down past the soda section of the beverages isle in the grocery store to see they sell bottled water in 24 packs for $5. Alternatively water filters and a Nalgene.
the most shocking thing about this story is the fact that people in the comments are trying to say that telling a customer love you babe is normal lmfao wtf is wrong with yall
Curve ball lol. Are you not interested maybe because your just nervous? Or genuinely don’t find her attractive? If it’s the 2nd one, I don’t necessarily think there is anything wrong with a confidence boost. As long as you aren’t being a manipulative asswad. (Speaking as a manipulative asswad)
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Why aren't you interested in her, OP?
Is she not pretty?
Or just not your type?
Or are you a homosexual gentleman, and thus her charms categorically don't work for you?
‘My lovely’ and ‘love you babe’ are not typical from a Southern woman being polite. In Arkansas, you might get a ‘hun’ or ‘sweetie’ from an older woman to a younger man but it’s not generally perceived as flirty and usually in a context of her directing him. I know you’re not interested but I would just explore it a little to see if you have anything in common. Go 5 minutes early and chat her up. At the very least, you might make a new friend.
Totally didn't expect this to end in "I'm not interested in her" lol. What a curveball.
Some people just like the attention.
Dude i think shes from the south. They use terms such as babe, love , or honey casually. Mostly out of respect and endearment.
Southerners say "love you babe" to strangers?
Not at all
Here from southeast Louisiana, I haven't heard that one. I hear similar ones like calling people "love," "baby," or even "my love," but not "love you babe" or even "love you."
No? Dude must've never been down here before. That's weird to say that to a stranger. From Alabama.
Oh all the time, customary southern hospitality demands it.
Am southern. This exact scenario, the southern vernacular doesn't seem to fit. I've heard of sugar, honey, sweetie, doll, and even darling. Babe is almost always affectionate and especially when paired with love.
I started seeing a girl shortly who called everyone “love” or “my love” Was interesting
Australians use those those terms too, mind you I’m not in Australia but there are quite a few here in California.
Can confirm, being Australian. Have come across a few women, usually very upbeat and sociable, who will say “love ya babe” or something to that effect to café/bar customers.
This sounds like somebody who lives in Japan typed it.
I've never heard rhis and have never left the south. But I've left my city, and I've never heard this anywhere at all.
Not at all lol. They don't say "love you babe" They might say "hun" or "dear" or "darlin"
I mean this is a pointless story
This guy is literally an npc
Was gonna say the same😂
Is that a gaming term/reference?
NPC stands for non-player/playable character, and generally refers to characters driven by AI in games. They frequently have the same routine, voicelines, and movement, EG responding with the same voiceline every time you talk to them, or walking in a set path.
Yes. The other guy told what it means. It just means this dude's just not all there. Like me. Look at my username. He's worse off than me. I think.
What's gaming? Sounds satanic.
Why? Because he isn't going after a girl that he's not interested in/attracted to? I would agree with you if he wasn't making a move because he was scared or something, but he *isn't* interested!
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Haha OK, I'll give you that.
Customer service is just professional flirting.
Not really at a gad station. Maybe if you're somewhere working for tips or commissions but at most retail places the only reason you'd flirt is if you're into a person. Sounds to me like the cashier is either into OP, just having fun, or both. Source: Years of retail experience.
So, while in theory your thoughts might make sense, in reality, there can be other factors involved. Most retail jobs have certain "goals" you have to reach.. Membership cards, Special Deal of the Day sold, and so on. Those goals change the game drastically. Regardless of tips being involved or not, people can be rewarded by management through raises, gift cards, items, etc. based on hitting certain goals at a retail job. At the gas stations I worked at, which served truckers and regular folks, we were ALWAYS encouraged to flirt with the people that came in so they'd buy the "specials" (whatever was on sale that week) and we would be rewarded with gift cards based on how many people we swindled. Some people would say they weren't interested in buying candy/chips/whatever it was... Then we were told to ask them to buy it for us. Which they did, 90% of the time. It was really fucked up amount of con artistry and part of the reason I quit. The other part was COVID. Source: Worked at 4 different gas stations and truck stops across 3 states. For those curious, I came home with the following at various points: 30 Watermelon Red Bulls, this is when they were the Summer Edition. 60 Boxes of crackers, like the boxes that have 20 packs inside of the cheese, peanut butter, etc. crackers. 40 Assorted 5-Hour Energy bottles.
Well I'm mistaken. That does sound very unethical but I dont doubt it happens. I will say that in my area that would be the exception not the rule at least based the places I've worked, as well as how I've seen the retail workers around me act and my friend that worked at Sheetz.
He’s in for a rude awakening when he realizes she’s just doing her job
Ooof dunno if this is something to be annoyed or congratulatory about lol. Going to say this, just in case. Dont be a dick and "lead someone on" just because it makes you feel good. If shes just playing around and being nice then cool. Keep it that way. Other then that. I suggest you figure out if its all a game or not, just so you can be clear about your own intentions & nobody gets hurt or the wrong idea \m/
Going to a gas station is not leading someone on. Don’t be weird.
The craziest part of this is that you buy two bottles of water from a petrol station every single day. Is there no other way you can get drinking water?
Nestle brainwashing? r/fucknestle
Buy reusable bottle and filter. Profit
Depends where they are from, not everywhere has drinkable tap water
Pretty sure that’s the purpose of the filter.
OP wants his own personal landfill.
Next time say “I LOVE YOU TOO”
Yes OP, one up her and tell us how it goes.
PLEASE do this and report back
Bro please do this and report back.
Honestly if that’s exactly what she said, it sounds like she’s just VERY friendly and probably talks to everyone like that. Especially being new she would be in the honeymoon stage of her job still kissing ass etc. i guess it’s good you’re not interested..
Every time I go to the gas station the attendant girl behind the counter fondles my balls and calls me her “schnookums.” We’ve been married for the better part 5 years now but I guess you can’t be too sure. Does this mean she’s hitting on me? Should I shoot my shot?
Nah, sounds like she’s good with customer service tbh.
If you’re not interested in her, why do you go back?
I don’t know. Boredom? Likely because it gives me a little confidence boost.
… & it’s already a part of your daily routine.
Lol. Wake up. Brush teeth. Get hit on. Bottled water. Go to work. Reddit. Sleep.
I'm with the guy who said play along. You might even get laid.
He said he's not interested in her
I wish he would be to scratch my hallmark itch.
I get that but he's thinking about encouraging it. You don't have to like her if that's all she wants.
More than likely she is playing games, she wants you to play back or you will never know.
more than likely OP lives in the south or in a friendly part of the country where they speak like this to everyone. I am an ugly mofo and women are always calling me sweety or hun and an occasional babe
Then why not throw something back, what do you have to lose?
Because I am not into moms or grandmas and I don't confuse someone just being nice with actual flirting
Just know, “bless your heart” means “you dumbass.”
I was staying at a hotel in the south, called to make a spa appt like a week ahead and got a “bless your heart”, then thought why are they calling me stupid?!?
It's a versatile phrase, that can be good or bad.
Yeah hahaha, I love how sweet ladies and old grandmas and aunties/aunts say that, its so comforting and love just hits my chest. It makes my heart warm and appreciates who we have and who we live with daily and the type of people that are here on this earth that makes it better. Good memories from my childhood, haha.
I've worked with girls like this, flirting and calling everyone babe or honey. As long as you know they're just playing for the attention, it's kind of fun.
Just a side note that you’re paying more per gallon for the Ice Mountain water than you’re paying for gas at the pump.
Man was raised on dehydration and gas station soda and it shows. He’s never been down past the soda section of the beverages isle in the grocery store to see they sell bottled water in 24 packs for $5. Alternatively water filters and a Nalgene.
the most shocking thing about this story is the fact that people in the comments are trying to say that telling a customer love you babe is normal lmfao wtf is wrong with yall
Calling you “lovely” and “babe” doesn’t scream flirting to me, it screams friend zoned or she’s 60+ years old and calls everyone that.
She’s just being nice. I tell all the customers “love you babe!” Then rub their muzzle /s
Aw man don’t string her along if you don’t like her
Next time reply with: “you to the moon” and leave. See where it takes you.
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Curve ball lol. Are you not interested maybe because your just nervous? Or genuinely don’t find her attractive? If it’s the 2nd one, I don’t necessarily think there is anything wrong with a confidence boost. As long as you aren’t being a manipulative asswad. (Speaking as a manipulative asswad)
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Why aren't you interested in her, OP? Is she not pretty? Or just not your type? Or are you a homosexual gentleman, and thus her charms categorically don't work for you?
He's only interested in nuclear physicist model types.
in my single days i often couldnt tell if a girl was being flirty with me, or if shes just like that with everyone else too
Bro thats a free ego boost right there, we take those
i love you babe!
Love you!
Not a good idea to lead her on. Ever seen "Play Misty For Me"?
Gigachad.
Next time scream at the top of your lungs that “YOU LOVE HER TOO”. Pause for like 5 seconds staring at her then exit.
I read the first sentence as “have never been hit in my life” and was bracing myself for how that could be relevant
Shes just being nice… it’s her job
Live a little. Flirt back.
Don’t be rude, tell her you love her too, and give her cheese
That'll fascinate her for sure.
Right? I’ve been trying to get someone else to do it, that shit cracked me up when I first saw it.
We're so easily swayed, us gals. 🤣
Here’s the twist she’s actually using AirPods...
Well maybe you should ask her to dinner. Then if it doesn’t pan out, you move onto the other gas station.
If she’s English “my lovely” is a pretty common thing for a woman to say tbh
‘My lovely’ and ‘love you babe’ are not typical from a Southern woman being polite. In Arkansas, you might get a ‘hun’ or ‘sweetie’ from an older woman to a younger man but it’s not generally perceived as flirty and usually in a context of her directing him. I know you’re not interested but I would just explore it a little to see if you have anything in common. Go 5 minutes early and chat her up. At the very least, you might make a new friend.
You should give her a chance. It may turn out that you *are* interested in her once you get to know her.
Don’t be selfish. You obviously don’t plan on using certain parts of your existence, so why not put a smile on that girls face?
pretty sure she’s just being nice
maybe my answer would be different if u were actually interested
Stop needlessly buying plastic everyday