Extremely Public Education

Me: “Hi, can I take your order?”

Drive-Thru Customer: “I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you’re saying.”

Me: “Can I take your order?”

Drive-Thru Customer: “I know; I heard you. But why would you ask that question like that?”

Me: “Um, I need to know what food to have prepared for you.”

Drive-Thru Customer: “Don’t get smart with me! I heard what you said, and I would prefer it if you’d word your sentence differently.”

Me: “Oh, okay. May I take your order?”

Drive-Thru Customer: “That’s better! Yes, you may!”

Me: “Okay, what would you like?”

Drive-Thru Customer: “I’m not sure yet. Give me a minute!”