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humor The Hard Times 2026-06-06

Study Confirms Muttering 'Ridiculous' While Storming Off is Peak Customer Communication

Stanford sociologists have scientifically proven what we all knew: dramatically exiting a retail store while huffing 'ridiculous' is the most effective way to convey your displeasure to overworked teens. Because clearly, their fragile egos crumble when you question their ability to find a mythical item or honor a month-old coupon.


<p>STANFORD, Calif. β€” Sociologists at Stanford University found that suddenly walking away from a conversation with teenage retail workers while muttering the... <a class="font-medium" href="https://thehardtimes.net/culture/study-shows-storming-off-while-muttering-the-word-ridiculous-still-best-way-to-let-teenage-retail-workers-know-youre-displeased/" style="color: #3eb565;">Continue this tale</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thehardtimes.net/culture/study-shows-storming-off-while-muttering-...

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