Causing A Stink Isn’t Very Elegant

I’m working in the perfume department. A customer walks over, already looking ready for an argument.

Customer: “Why don’t you guys ever carry normal scents? Everything smells like a hotel lobby or a fruit salad.”

Me: “We do have a range, actually. Was there a particular scent you’re looking for?”

Customer: “I just want something that smells feminine! Not a tree. Not a candy shop.”

Me: “Well, ‘feminine’ means something different to everyone. Some go for florals, some musks, some sandalwood—”

Customer: *Grabbing a bottle and spraying it into the air.* “—Ugh. This one smells like someone trying too hard.”

Me: “That’s actually one of our top sellers.”

Customer: *Shouting.* “Of course it is! People have no taste anymore. This generation couldn’t sniff out elegance if it slapped them!”

Me: “Well, that’s the good thing about true elegance, it doesn’t need to slap… or shout… or make a scene.”

Customer: *Turning red and deflating.* “Well… nothing here is elegant enough anyway!” *Stomps off.*