High-Five Cents
(A line has formed at the cash. My boss is doing paperwork at the desk behind me. I finish ringing up a customer.)
Me: “Hello there, ma’am. Before I ring you in, would you like a plastic bag today? I only ask because they do cost five cents extra.”
(She looks at me in angry disgust.)
Customer: “You still charge people even though it’s raining outside?! That’s disgusting! Are you proud of yourself?!”
Me: “Since all of the proceeds from plastic bags go to a wildlife preservation foundation, yes. I am proud of myself.”
(The customer stalks away in disgust. I turn around to see my boss staring at me.)
Manager: “Did you just say that?”
Me: “Yup.”
(She raises her hand for a high-five.)
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