Share some Farm Service Agency horror stories.
There was a case where a family - run farm sought assistance from the Farm Service Agency for a conservation program. The agency approved the application initially, but then due to miscommunication within the agency, they suddenly revoked the approval. The family had already made some investments based on the initial approval, and this left them in a financial bind and unable to fully implement the conservation measures they had planned.
What are the common themes in Farm Service Agency horror stories?
Miscommunication is another theme. The agency might give incorrect information to farmers about eligibility or the process. A farmer could be told they are eligible for a certain program, start preparing, and then be told later that they are not. This can lead to wasted time and resources. It's like a farmer thinking they can get a grant for new irrigation systems based on what the agency said, but then finding out it was wrong.
Share some customer service horror stories.
I once had an experience at a clothing store. I bought a shirt with a defect. When I went back to return it, the customer service person accused me of causing the damage myself. They were so dismissive and refused to give me a refund or an exchange. It was really frustrating as I had just bought the item and it was clearly a manufacturing issue. I ended up leaving the store very angry and never going back there again.
Share some service industry horror stories.
One horror story is about a waitress. She had a table of very rude customers. They complained about everything - the food, the speed of service, even though she was doing her best. They made her run back and forth constantly, and in the end, they left a really small tip even though she worked so hard for them.
Share some customer service horror stories.
One horror story was when I ordered a new laptop online. It arrived damaged. When I called customer service, they put me on hold for over an hour. Then they transferred me three times and finally told me I had to ship it back at my own cost, even though it was their fault for sending a damaged item.
Share some airline customer service horror stories.
I had a flight that got delayed for 5 hours due to 'technical issues'. We were stuck in the airport lounge with no proper communication from the airline. They didn't provide any food vouchers or update us regularly. When we finally boarded, the plane was dirty and the seats were uncomfortable. It was a nightmare.
Can you share some service horror stories?
Sure. One time I went to a restaurant. The waiter took forever to take our order, and when the food finally came, it was cold and completely different from what we ordered. Another time at a hotel, they gave our reserved room to someone else and then offered a dirty, small room as an alternative.
Can you share some farm horror stories?
One farm horror story I heard was about a farmer who kept hearing strange noises at night. He thought it was just wild animals at first. But one night, he saw a shadowy figure moving in his barn. When he went to check, he found all his cows were acting really strangely, as if they were scared of something invisible. He never found out what it was and it spooked him so much that he sold the farm.
Can you share some escort service horror stories?
One horror story could be when an escort was hired but turned out to be involved in stealing from the client. She managed to take some valuable items while the client was distracted. Another might be where an escort brought along some unruly friends who harassed the client.
Can you share some restaurant service horror stories?
One time I went to a restaurant and the waiter took forever to take our order. When he finally did, he got half of it wrong. Then the food took an extremely long time to come out, and when it did, it was cold. It was a really frustrating experience.
Can you share some foreign service horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is about a diplomat who was sent to a very remote and politically unstable area. The living conditions were extremely poor. There was no proper sanitation, and the diplomat constantly faced threats from local militias. Another is when embassy staff had to deal with a sudden outbreak of a deadly disease in the host country but received very little support from their home country in terms of medical supplies and evacuation plans.