Deafening Silence
At The Checkout, Bookstore, Editors' Choice, Health & Body, Holidays, Stupid, Technology | Right
| December 23, 2009
Customer: “It’s so loud in here!”
Me: “I know, right? Christmas is crazy for us every year.”
Customer: “It’s so loud. Why do people have to talk so loudly?”
Me: “Sorry, sir, it’s just because there are so many people.”
Customer: “Forget this! I’m turning off my hearing aid. You guys should really try to keep the noise level down.”
Me: “Right you are, sir! If that’ll be all, your total is [total].”
Customer: “What?”
Me: “Your total, sir? It’s [total].”
Customer: “Speak up! I can’t hear you!”
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