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(I am a student, and I babysit for money. On Mondays, I take the little boy I watch to the playground for a few hours and helicopter around him in case he hurts himself. A mother at the park approaches me.)
Mother: “You know, I just want to tell you: I see you here every Monday and I think it’s just great that you are such a hands-on young mother.”
Me: “Oh! I’m not his mother! I’m just his babysitter. But thank you anyway!”
Mother: “Sweetie, you don’t need to be embarrassed! You should embrace being a great mom, especially at such a young age. I can’t even imagine what it’s like for you as a single mom in your early 20s!”
Me: “Uhm, really, I am not his mother. I am just his babysitter. But I’m flattered you think I am doing a great job caring for him!”
(The mother walks away to the sandbox area, where other mothers are sitting just within earshot.)
Mother: “You ladies will not believe this! That girl over there is trying to claim that that baby is not hers! Some people! I wonder if her parents have brainwashed her into thinking it’s their baby. There are some really crazy people out there huh?”
Related:
Ah, Mothers, Part 7
Ah, Mothers, Part 6
Ah, Mothers, Part 5
Ah, Mothers, Part 4
Ah, Mothers, Part 3
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Customer: “I want betta fish. What size tank for those?”
Me: “I recommend at least a gallon, but if you can afford a five gallon one, that would be great!”
(The customer picks up one that holds only a pint of water.)
Customer: “How about this one?”
Me: “I really don’t recommend keeping your betta in a tank that small. Those are meant for temporary holding only. It’s not suited as a permanent home.”
Customer: “Why the h*** not? It says it’s for betta fish!”
Me: “Yes but that tank does not offer the amount of room necessary for a betta. It might be able to survive for a time, but it’s the equivalent of shoving a large dog in a closet and keeping it there for two years.”
Customer: “You don’t know what you’re talking about! Fish don’t think. They can’t feel pain. They’re nothing.”
Me: “As a matter of fact, they do. Their perception of pain is even more sensitive than humans.”
Customer: “Why should I care?”
Me: “If you don’t care, why do you want one if the first place?”
Customer: “To look nice! I want a pretty fish for people to look at when they visit my home!”
(I realize this customer isn’t going to provide a decent home for the fish, and refuse her the sale. The store owner agrees with me, and the customer storms out fishless.)
August 2013 Top Story Roundup: Here are Not Always Right’s top-rated stories for the month of August!
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(I have just purchased a pastry to-go. I leave the cafe and take a bite, only to find a large chunk of plastic inside, which nearly chips my tooth. I take it straight back and show the cashier.)
Me: “Hey, I bought this like a minute ago and uh, there’s a big bit of plastic in it…” *shows him*
Cashier: “Oh… okay.” *stares at me for several seconds*
Me: “Yeah…”
Cashier: *blank stare*
Me: “Yep…”
Cashier: “Yeah, it was probably from one of the plastic containers it came in.”
Me: “Oh-kayyyyyyy…”
Cashier: “Oh, did you want me to do something about it?!”
