A Poser By Any Other Name, Part 2
(I’m not working, but I’m shopping. I’m at the register when the man in front of me starts yelling at the cashier at the top of his lungs.)
Customer: “You can’t do this, d*** it! My coupons are good! Take them!”
Cashier: “Sir, these coupons are expired. I’m not allowed–”
Customer: “If you don’t take it, you’re gonna be expired! Take my coupons or I’ll sue! I’m a lawyer! I’ll sue you in court!”
(I tap him on the shoulder.)
Customer: “WHAT?!”
Me: *calmly* “Are you a prosecutor or defense attorney?”
Customer: “W-what?”
Me: “Are you with the state, or private firm?”
Customer: “What?”
Me: “Where did you go to law school?”
*pause*
Me: “Sir, impersonating an agent of the state is a serious offense. Furthermore, there are enough witnesses and evidence to hold you in court for harassment, threatening, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace. I’m a prosecutor. I’m with the state. My recommendation? You leave, before I make all this official.”
(The customer runs out of the store, leaving half paid-for groceries behind. The cashier is grinning.)
Cashier: “You want some free stuff?”
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