Anyone who’s ever worked retail knows the phrase “the customer is always right” has serious limits. One Georgia grocery store encounter recently crossed into truly unbelievable territory. Returns happen every day, and most of the time they’re straightforward: wrong item, expired product, or something that just didn’t meet expectations. But every once in a while, a customer walks in and rewrites the rulebook entirely.
That’s exactly what happened at a Georgia grocery store when one woman decided she wasn’t satisfied with a meat purchase after she had already cooked it and eaten part of it. The moment came to light thanks to Lamisha, known on TikTok as @lamishawilkins0, who regularly hears wild workplace stories from her daughter. According to Lamisha, her daughter works in a grocery store and is no stranger to odd behavior, but this particular incident topped them all.
In a TikTok video that quickly caught attention, Lamisha’s daughter is shown working a typical shift when a customer walks in attempting to make a return. Her complaint? The meat she purchased was too “tough.” On its own, that’s not unheard of. Meat quality can vary, and customers do occasionally have legitimate concerns. But the way this woman chose to handle the return is what sent jaws dropping.
Georgia Woman Returns Cooked Food To Grocery Store
Instead of bringing back the meat in its original packaging or even uncooked, the customer returned the product as a fully prepared meal. Yes, cooked. The meat had already been seasoned, prepared, and served on a plate. At that point, it was no longer a grocery item, it was dinner.
Lamisha’s daughter documents the scene, panning the camera over to the plate sitting right at the checkout station. The disbelief is palpable. She even comments on the situation directly, saying, “Mind you, she’s the one who cooked them. They’re tough because you don’t know how to cook.” The quote perfectly captures the frustration and humor of the moment, especially for anyone who’s ever worked customer service and seen logic take a coffee break.
Claiming meat is “too tough” after cooking it yourself is already a bold move. Bringing it back on a plate? That’s next-level confidence. The video resonated with grocery workers everywhere, many of whom immediately recognized the chaos of dealing with unreasonable returns.
While stores often aim to keep customers happy, there’s a clear line between a valid complaint and an absurd request. Once food is cooked, altered, and partially consumed, most return policies are no longer in play; common sense usually takes over. However, this woman actually got her refund!
She Actually Got A Refund!
Still, moments like this highlight just how unpredictable retail work can be. One minute you’re scanning groceries, the next you’re staring at someone’s leftovers and being asked for a refund. It’s no wonder Lamisha says her daughter always has a story to tell when she gets home.
“The first in my generation to see something like this,” one person wrote in the comment section. “Never in my life have I seen something like this,” said another. “I see I’m not using my free will enough,” a third person chimed in. “I was not prepared for that,” a fourth comment read.
In the end, this Georgia grocery store moment is less about the meat and more about the audacity. It’s a reminder that while customer service workers are expected to stay professional, they also deserve a little grace and maybe a break from being handed someone else’s dinner on a plate.
Nina Franklin 
Hunter Spears 
