Unfiltered Story #146912
(I’m in a video game store that I frequently visit. Today, I’m about to pre-order a game that I’ve been eyeing for quite a while.)
Cashier: Would you like to become a plus member of this store?
Me: Does it cost anything?
Cashier: Nope, not a thing. Using the membership card every time you shop here will eventually net you level-ups and some great offers.
Me: Oh, sweet! Then I’d like to sign up, please.
(I give him my name, birth date and address.)
Cashier: And what’s your e-mail address?
Me: …Er, actually, can I write it up instead? It’s an e-mail I created ages ago, so it’s a bit embarrassing to say out loud.
(The cashier just chuckles and prints out a receipt for me to write my e-mail on.)
Me: I’ve had it since I was 10 years old and I can’t be bothered to get a new one.
Cashier: *grins* Well, you’re certainly not the first to feel that way.
Me: Really? Others have asked to write their e-mail instead of saying it?
Cashier: No, but you can tell that some find their e-mails embarrassing. As soon as we ask for them, they go all red in the face and start mumbling.
(So, to anybody who feels embarrassed about their e-mails; Take comfort in that you’re not the only ones to feel that way.)