Celebrating Some Karma

(I work as a hostess in a higher-end restaurant. It’s customary to ask customers with reservations if they’re celebrating something, as we will decorate the table and make it a special occasion. This takes place around, but not on, Thanksgiving Day. Customer #1 is a middle-aged woman with her family.)

Customer #1: “Hello, we have a reservation under [Name].”

Me: “Welcome! Are we celebrating anything tonight?”

Customer #1: *exaggeratedly making a ‘hmmm’ face* “Gee… maybe… Thanksgiving? What else would someone be celebrating?”

Me: “Of course. Happy Thanksgiving, ma’am, and your waitress will show you to your table shortly.”

(Customer #2 is a younger woman accompanied by a young man.)

Customer #2: “Hi! We have a reservation under [Name].”

Me: “Of course, welcome! Are we celebrating anything tonight?”

(Customer #1 makes a show of rolling her eyes.)

Customer #2: *practically shouting* “WE JUST GOT ENGAGED!”

Me: “Congratulations! Your table will be ready shortly!”

(Customer #1 turned her head away from me the entire time until their table was ready.)