Unfiltered Story #218515

(Note: I am obviously a woman, but this happens pretty often with our male customers, who are almost always under 30 years old.)

Me: Okay, anything else I can get for you?

Customer: No, sir!

Me: Okay, your total is –

Customer: Ma’am! I mean ma’am! Oh my god I’m so sorry!

Me: *grinning* Dude, no worries. Call me whatever, I don’t mind.

Customer: I mean, I am so sorry! *also beginning to grin – with relief*

Me: *totally joking* Did you just assume my gender?

Customer: *by now laughing* I really didn’t mean to I’m so sorry!