We’ve all been there – the cashier at the store asks if you’d like to donate to a charity, and you politely decline. But what happens when the cashier takes it upon themselves to judge you for your decision? This is exactly what happened to one individual, who faced an incredibly uncomfortable and infuriating situation. Let’s dive into their story and see what went down.
A Simple Request to Donate

Unnecessary Judgement

Seeing Red

Financial Struggles

Barely Making Ends Meet

The Cashier’s Rude Remarks

Adding Insult to Injury

A Heated Exchange

Assistant Manager Steps In

No Excuse for Bad Behavior

Emotional Aftermath

Still Struggling

Understanding Frustration

Acting on Emotion

A Lesson in Not Judging Others
So, our struggling protagonist was simply trying to buy some essentials when the cashier decided to judge them for not donating to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. What the cashier didn’t know was that this person was barely making ends meet, dealing with the aftermath of being kicked out by their parents, and struggling to find food. The situation escalated, and the customer rightfully stood up for themselves, leaving the store in tears. It’s a powerful reminder that we should never judge others based on appearances alone – we never know the battles they’re facing. Let’s see what people think about this intense encounter.
Customer explains why they don’t donate through stores, calls out cashier’s behavior.
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Customer stands up against charity shaming, sparks controversy. NTA.
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Donating to charity at stores: YTA or NTA? Commenter explains.

Customer stands up to guilt-tripping cashier, but loses temper.
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Donations are appreciated but never required. Cashier was out of line

Customer claps back at cashier’s charity shaming with witty comebacks

NTA. Government needs to fund healthcare, not shame customers for charity.

Cashier pressures for charity, customer reacts, but not the a**hole. Helpful advice given.

NTA. Cashier’s disrespectful behavior deserved a reaction, but cursing wasn’t ideal. Bringing attention to it was good.

Cashier shames customer for not donating to charity – NTA responds
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Cashier crosses a line by shaming customer for not donating

Voluntary donations only. Cashier was out of line. #NTA

User accuses OP of lying about cashier shaming, YTA verdict.

Heartfelt support for a struggling commenter. You’re not alone. ❤️

Cashier shaming customer for not donating to charity seems fishy

Heartwarming support for someone going through a tough time ❤

Customer judged for not donating to charity, NTA response.

Cashier crosses the line, but commenter offers support and resources. ❤️

Don’t be shamed into donating! Companies use it for tax breaks

Customer stands up for themselves against pushy cashier. #NTA

Donation shaming gone wrong, reminiscent of South Park episode

Customer hilariously shuts down store’s request for donation

Redditor sympathizes with cashier’s brother but calls out his behavior.

Standing up for yourself against charity shaming. #NTA

Customer stands up against charity shaming, calls for accountability

Unemployment suggestion for NTA commenter sparks empathy

Avoid donating at checkout, it’s a tax write off scam. #NTA

Don’t let anyone shame you for not donating to charity

Donating to charity should be voluntary, not shamed. NTA.

Researching donations is important, judgmental cashier is not cool

Skeptical comment calls out the story’s validity and exaggeration.

Customer rightfully complains about cashier’s inappropriate behavior.

Ignoring a charity shamer can still lead to harassment. ♂️

Skeptical commenter doubts cashier’s charity shaming story, calls out karma farming.

Customers shouldn’t feel pressured to donate. Cashier was out of line

Donating to charity is a personal choice, not an obligation.

Customer stands up to aggressive charity donation request. NTA

Cashiers just want to scan groceries, not shame customers

Sanctimonious customer shamed for not donating to charity. NTA wins.

Customer calls out pushy cashier for shaming them over charity.

Customer explains why they don’t donate through big box stores.

Supportive comment to fired cashier victim, wishing them well. ❤️

Don’t badger customers to donate. NTA for saying no.

Skeptical commenter finds the story hard to believe.
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Customer receives unnecessary shame for not donating to charity.

Pushy salespeople can go f**k themselves, NTA wins this one
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Empathetic comment offers support and resources for struggling individual.

Personal donations preferred over store donations. NTA.

Retail fundraising is slimy and disingenuous. YTA for losing control.
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Donor shares negative experience with St. Jude’s CH fundraising tactics

Cashier shaming customer for not donating to charity is unjustified. #NTA

Don’t donate to big companies, donate directly to foundations. NTA.

Compassionate response to cashier’s overstepping donation boundaries ❤️

Donating to charity should be voluntary, not forced. NTA

Customer defends not donating at register to avoid tax evasion

Donating to charity should be voluntary, NTA for saying no

Customer explains why they dislike donation programs at the register.

Customer judged for not donating to charity, manager defends cashier.

Donations are optional, cashier was out of bounds. NTA.

“I’m not most people, I told them what the total should have been and got a guilt trip for not rounding up”

Cashier shames customer for not donating to charity, but commenter defends.

Charitable organizations sometimes sue companies for not donating raised funds.

ESH but taking the high road is a better option

Former St. Jude employee shares negative experience and suggests donating elsewhere.

NTA! Nike isn’t as high-end as they think

Empathetic comment offers support to OP, NTA verdict agreed upon.

Customer refuses charity donation, called NTA. St. Jude’s shady?
