No cupcakes for you.
A New Jersey bakery is laying down the law for who can enter their business.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton urged customers who wear a ton of perfume or cologne to only buy from them by utilizing their drive-thru.
A surprising request, some would say.
In a Facebook post, the South Jersey business explained its bizarre ask: “We kindly ask that if you wear strong perfumes or colognes, please utilize our drive-thru service. Several cashiers in our bakery suffer from asthma, and this time of year can be particularly challenging for them due to the high pollen count.”
“The addition of strong fragrances can make it even more difficult for them to breathe, as their airways are already irritated. Please note that these fragrances tend to linger in the building even after you leave, which can lead to coughing and discomfort for our team members,” the social media post continued.
It’s hinted that some rude customers have made remarks regarding employees coughing because the post finished with, “…we appreciate your understanding in keeping comments regarding coughing to yourselves if you choose to enter the building wearing heavy scents.”
The Post reached out to the bakery for comment. In a statement to TODAY, the bakery clarified that this is not an official rule but more of a request to its customers.
“It’s just an encouragement to be aware of those around you. No customers will be turned away if they come inside wearing scents.”
Many people seem to be in support of this.
“My mother has terrible asthma, and the smells get to her too! They can also send her into a coughing fit, then people around her look at her like she is sick. So, thank you for doing this!” one customer agreed.
“Thank you for looking out for your staff. This can also affect future customers coming in as well. While I do not have asthma, I to have an allergy to perfumes and colognes. I feel like people have no idea how much they are using or have on them,” read another comment.
Another commenter seemed to be angrier than the bakery: “We should be allowed to expose rude customers. And ask them to never come back again, especially if we are just doing our job and you’re the one who woke up on the wrong side of bed,” they wrote.
“There are too many bakeries around this area for someone to complain and come right back the next day,” that same commenter continued.
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