Hey, that's nothing. I put everyone on my 'ignore' list. I don't mean just here, I mean everybody, including the store clerk who wished me a 'GOOD MORNING' at the coffee shop without turning around to look at me. The intonation was the same as if he had said, 'YOU ANNOY ME.'
Just because someone says, 'Good morning.' Doesn't morally obligate me to reply.
I especially love it when they ask to see my ID when I use a credit card. OK, I'll show you my ID, but don't follow it up with friendly bantor like we're long time buds. You just asked me to prove I'm not a criminal, OK, that's your right, this store is extending me a loan. But you also told me you are screening me out for fraud based on, what? my INDENTITY. Adding step three to the mix, I've got to let you off the hook by picking up a conversation that assumes you and I are good buddies from way back?
I don't think so, I don't have to say a word.
Wow. You seem to be very easily offended.
Coupla points -
First of all, you should be THANKFUL that the clerk asks for your ID when you use a debit or credit card. Not enough clerks check ID. He's doing it FOR YOUR PROTECTION - not insinuating that the CARD OWNER (which would be you)is a criminal, but rather making sure that a criminal is not using YOUR card and accessing YOUR money. Rather than getting bent out of shape when they ask to verify your ID, you should thank them for helping to protect your bank account.
As for their friendly banter during the transaction - you just complained about someone not being friendly enough in the first sentence, and then too friendly in the second sentence. What do people have to do to get along with you - walk on eggshells?
I work at a bank. I have to ask EVERYONE for their ID. I have to screen every transaction for possible fraud, look at every check as if it were fraudulent until proven otherwise - all to protect my customers. Do I add to their tension by being cold and unfriendly on top of it? Or should I smile at them, ask about their grandkids, tell them I hope they have a great weekend (which I do)?
You say you are a Christian. In your interactions at the coffee shop and with the store clerk, are you an example of the love of Jesus Christ? Are you showing them the honor that is due every person who is made in the image of God?
When the guy at the coffee shop seems short with you, or insincere, does it ever occur to you to be gracious with him? You don't know what he's dealing with - for all you know, his wife may be laying in a hospital bed suffering with cancer while he's making you a cup of coffee. You have a chance to be an example of grace to him. Why don't you try that rather than being so defensive?