After Happy Feet Come Happy Eyes

It is Black Friday, around 6:00 pm, and most of the merchandise that was in the big sale has been gone since about 7:00 in the morning. I have been straightening the store. A male customer in his forties approaches me.

Customer:
“Can you tell me where [products in the ad] are?”

Me:
“I am sorry but I believe all of these have been gone since this morning. It was a very popular item.”

Customer:
“Well, I was really hoping you had some left. Can you show me where they were so I can make sure they are all gone?”

Me:
“Of course. I believe they were in the men’s department.”

Customer:
*Very awkwardly* “Can I tell you something? Your blue eyes are cuter than a baby penguin in Antarctica.”

Me:
“Um… Thanks.”

I call for a coworker who is working in the men’s area who has overheard the exchange.

Me:
“This is [Coworker]; he works in the men’s department and can show you where they were.”

After showing the customer that we are, indeed, out of the particular product, he comes back.

Coworker:
“Did that guy just say your eyes were cuter than a baby penguin in Antarctica?”

Me:
“Yep, weirdest compliment I have ever received.”

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