You are right Vanessa, it's not too much to ask. I'm in a customer service related job and have noticed a tremendous increase in rude, entitled and just plain aggressive and threatening people. Seems this started several years ago and exploded after COVID restrictions were lifted.  
I can only speak for myself, but I am always as friendly and appreciative of any service a lady provides. I now have several ladies to see regularly who appreciate me in the same way.