Toying With Their Expectations

(I work in a well-known toy store, and it is two weeks before Christmas. I am doing paperwork when I answer the phone.)

Me: “Thanks for calling [Toy Store]. How may I help you?”

Customer: “I broke my foot about a week ago, and I need some help. Can you get me somebody in the toy department?”

Me: “Ma’am, is there a specific toy you’re looking for?”

Customer: “I just need to speak to someone in the toy department.”

Me: “I’m sorry, ma’am, but this is a toy store. I just need to know what kind of toy you need so I can direct your call. ”

Customer: “I just need the toy department! I need a karaoke machine and my foot is broken, so I don’t want to walk around the whole store.”

Me: “All right ma’am, I’ll just transfer you to electronics and they can get you taken care of!”

Customer: “No! I don’t need electronics! I need the toy department!”