From “Face To Face” To “About Face” Without “Saving Face”

Years ago, I worked in the gift-wrapping department of a local store. It was Valentine’s Day, and we were swamped.

A lady bypassed the line and pushed her way to the front.

Customer: “I’m on my way to a very important wedding, and I need this wrapped NOW!”

Me: *Very politely* “Sure, as long as every one of the people you cut in front of says it’s okay.”

She turned around to a sea of scowling faces, grabbed her item, and stormed out. It was priceless!