Surprised myself

[Aardbark]

I was overdrawn by 49¢ and got charged $32. I was preparing to bitch up a storm, but I had been assured by friends that since it was a first time mistake banks normally waive the fee. Consequently, I went in calm requested a printout of my account and simply asked the cashier, "Who can I speak to about a $32 fee for a 49¢ overdraft."

All she said was, "Oh, I see." Then she pointed to where I should sit and wait.

The matter was handled without any flipping out with anger and threats of disrespecting the bank on Facebook, YouTube and any other social media places. Long ago I worked in a newsroom for a nearby newspaper and was prepared to inform them that I was prepared to write a news release. I am much happier with a peaceful solution.

Furthermore I'm almost as happy with myself because this is my fifth day without a cigarette or hitting an e-cigarette, and I didn't cave in to tobacco due to the stress of the overdraft/fee business.

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Congrats on how u handled the situation.sometimes we program ourselves and prepare our selves for doom.. and then r plesently surprised when things work out better.I think it also has to do with how WE come into the situation..mentally and physically. Ive learned to control my anger and let the other person make themselves look a fool ..then to be put in that same negative light.Has panned out very well for me and my health.. not so much others, lol

[Natsteveo]

Well done for keeping your cool as I know our patience can be tried in situations like this but even more so when you have quit smoking that was a good test and good for you for controlling your willpower

Nat