In God We Tax
(An elderly customer in a Catholic priest’s cassock with a thick Irish accent comes into our bookstore. I add up his purchases and hand him a receipt. He looks over it, but hands it back to me.)
Customer: “There’s been a mistake. I don’t pay sales tax.”
Me: “Oh, I’m sorry, sir. Can I see your resale card?”
Customer: “I don’t have one of those. These items are for myself.”
Me: “Well, then, I’m afraid you have to pay sales tax. Everyone pays sales tax unless they have a resale card.”
Customer: “You’re mistaken. Priests don’t pay sales tax.”
Me: “Maybe not in Ireland, but they do in the US.”
Customer: “…And that’s why this country is completely uncivilized!” *leaves*
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
