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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Erin Keller

A customer berated a teenage ice cream shop worker over 20 cents charge. Then the donations flooded in

A customer’s 20-cent dispute with a teenage employee at Coldstuff Ice Cream in Massachusetts marked a viral defense of young workers and a flood of donations in their support - (Google Earth)

A customer’s 20-cent dispute with a teenage ice cream shop employee in Massachusetts sparked a viral rant defending young workers – and now, the community is opening its wallets to show them support.

Kevin Miller, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, said a customer berated a 16-year-old employee over the price of a sundae, prompting his brother, Dave Forgit, to publicly call out customers who mistreat their teenage staff. The ice cream was advertised for $9, but the price at the register showed $9.20.

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