A Picture Of Rule-Breaking

I work in a small art gallery that displays and sells the work of various local artists. One day, as I am patrolling the floor, I spot a woman examining a print and then lifting her phone as if to take a picture.

Me: “Ma’am, picture-taking is not allowed within the gallery.”

Woman: “Oh, but this would look so lovely in my parlour.”

Me: “Yes, and for just… [price], you can take home the print. We can even frame it for an extra amount.”

Woman: *Scoffs* “Why would I pay? I can just print it out myself.”

Me: “Which is why photographs are not allowed. If you want a copy of any of our art, you need to pay for it.”

The woman shook her head, then turned and raised her phone again, obviously hoping to just ignore me. I stuck my hand out between her phone and the portrait, ruining her shot. She turned, let out a frustrated shriek, and stomped off, raising her phone to take a photo of a different piece on her way out.

I followed this oversized toddler around for a good minute, continuing to tell her that photos are not allowed and using my hand to prevent her from taking an actual photo. Finally, she stormed out of the gallery entirely, flipping me off as she went. I then went and found our lazy security man, who had apparently been having a laugh watching me follow her around and act like a picture goalie.