A Thick Slice Of Humble Pie, Part 2
(I’m working at the cash register of a pizza place. A customer storms in and demands his pizza.)
Me: “Sorry, sir, it seems I don’t have anything in here by that name or phone number. Are you sure you called the right store?”
Customer: “YES! The person who took my order refused to honor this coupon, and so I hung up on them!”
Me: “Well, sir, that’s probably why it isn’t in here. Should I place a new order?”
Customer: “Fine! But I want it delivered to my house!”
(The customer proceeds to place the order, as more customers are lining up and watching the spectacle. I read him the final total.)
Customer: “That’s not the total! What is wrong with you people?! Can’t anyone do math? It says here I get two pizzas for $11.95.”
Me: “Actually sir, it’s two pizzas for $11.95 each. Do you still want to place the order?”
(Everyone is watching at this point. The customer throws the coupon at me.)
Customer: “WHAT DOES THIS SAY?”
Me: “Two pizzas for $11.95 each, no limit, expires [date].”
(The customer’s tail is between his legs, and he’s red with embarrassment. With an entire crowd watching, he reluctantly mumbles and pays the bill.)