(A little girl and her mother walk in. At first, all is normal. The woman pays for her medications and her daughter’s candy.)

Girl: “Thank you!”

Me: “Aw, you’re wel–”

Mother: “Honey! Don’t thank him. He’s doing his job! I’m very sorry, sir.”

Me: *bewildered* “You don’t need to ap–”

Girl: “I’m sorry, sir.”

Mother: “Very good, hun. Now, let’s go before we waste more of his time.”

Me: *speechless*

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