Well That's Awkward

So one thing they never tell you when you take on a job in the pharmacy: you will see people you know/have known.

It's really not that difficult to imagine, really. People need medications, and that's what you're there to give them with relatively few questions asked if possible. There is, however, going to be a few awkward moments when people you know need to get embarrassing medications. They then know that you know what they're getting.

Take for instance, suppositories. Necessary medications sometimes, but pretty fucking embarrassing when you know the person dispensing them to you personally. I can imagine it would be even more embarrassing if, say... You and your friends were complete and total assholes to the one giving you your prescription ages ago.

Now just take that image, and imagine my absolute glee when I saw the name on the prescription sent to us along side the medication you were receiving. Also imagine my immense amusement as you shift uncomfortably while I ask if you have any questions at all for the pharmacist on your prescription. While you attempt to make smalltalk to diffuse your discomfort, I am trying my damnedest to keep as straight a face as I possibly could, because cackling maniacally is really frowned upon for the most part when dealing with a customer.

Moral of the story? Don't be a dick. When you grow up, the kid you were a dick to is likely going to have access to your most personal of personals. Even if they don't tell anyone because of those foolish things called privacy laws, they'll know, and you'll know they know.

And that will drive you nuts, won't it?