To Conjugate A Thief
(Although I don’t look like it, I am fluent in Japanese and Korean. I am working at a register, checking out a Japanese family who are buying snacks.)
Father: *in Japanese* “Son, when the cashier isn’t looking, put the candy bars in your pockets so we don’t have to pay for them.”
(Hearing this, I add the candy bars to the purchase. The family pays and leaves. Two minutes later, the father returns.)
Father: “Why did you charge me for four candy bars?! I didn’t buy any candy bars! You just charged me to make extra money! I want to see your manager!”
Me: *in Japanese* “Maybe you should come up with your plans to steal 89-cent candy bars BEFORE you come up to the register.”
(The father was stunned. He apologized and left embarrassed.)
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.