Unrealistic Expectations

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Yesterday, while I was at work, (I'm a cashier), I was informed that my break was going to be given to me a bit late. The reason being that some of the other cashiers had decided not to come to work that day for whatever reasons and so we were shorthanded and there simply wasn't anyone available to cover my break at the time I should of had it. I didn't mind. Taking my break a little late is no big deal to me. However, I know some of my co-workers who have a fit when told the same thing. Some of my fellow cashiers get all bent out of shape if their break is a bit early or a bit late. They expect all their breaks and whatnot to be always be right on the dot of when they are scheduled, no matter what. Personally, I do not understand this reasoning. The way I figure it, when you work in any type of service industry in which your primary job is serving the public, ie, cashiers in any business, restaurant workers, etc. You should expect to take your breaks when business allows and not necessarily at a set time. It is impossible to predict when co-workers might call in or just not show up and also, sometimes business is slower than expected and other times, busier than expected. It is for these reasons that things such as breaks can not always be granted at a precise time. I think that anyone working a service job who expects to always have their breaks at a precise time has unrealistic expectations. What are some unrealistic expectations that you have observed in others? Have you ever had any unrealistic expectations of your own?