Eternal Persistence Is The Price Of Coffee Or Tea
Customer: “Excuse me, can I get some coffee?”
Me: “Sure, decaf or regular?”
Customer: “Oh! Sugar, too, please!”
Me: “Not a problem. Decaf or regular?”
Customer: “None of that sweet and low stuff. Real sugar!”
Me: “Yes, sir. Decaf or regular?”
Customer: “Oh, and milk, too!”
Me: “Absolutely. Decaf or regular?”
Customer: “But not skim, or whole, or 2%. You got any half and half?”
Me: “Yes, sir.”
Customer: “Good!”
Me: “Right. Coffee with sugar and half and half. Do you want decaf or regular?”
Customer: “Make sure there’s not too much milk. Gotta be a bit strong.”
Me: “Right. Decaf or regular?”
Customer: “Oh, and lots of sugar! I like it sweet… but not too much milk!”
Me: “Decaf or regular?”
Customer: “Oh, bring out some extra sugar, would you? Just in case.”
Me: *gives up* “Okay, one decaf coffee, half and half, extra sugar?”
Customer: “No, REGULAR! Geez, I swear… people just don’t pay attention anymore!”
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
