How To Deter Gents (And Other Customers)
This story reminded me of a time in the supermarket. It was getting towards the end of the day, and there was a promotion going on with washing detergent.
Me: “Hi! What’s the offer, please?”
Sales Lady: “It’s 50% off [Brand] liquid washing detergent.”
It’s not my usual brand, but it is a good one, and my old one was starting to run low. I had a look at what was in front of her, and it was all the biological detergent.
Me: “Is the non-bio liquid in the sales?”
Sales Lady: “It is, but we’ve sold out of it.”
Me: “Oh, that’s a shame. Do you know if you’re getting anymore in?”
Sales Lady: “We are next week, but today’s the last day of the sale.”
Me: “Ah, well, not to worry. Thank you anyway.”
Sales Lady: “But we do have the biological detergent.”
Me: “Yes, but unfortunately, I’m allergic to it.”
Sales Lady: “But it’s a really good offer!”
Me: “Yes, it is. But I can’t use it. I live alone, and it would never get used.”
Sales Lady: “It’s 50% off!”
Me: “I know. But it would be a waste of money, as it would bring me out in a massive rash!”
Sales Lady: “But it’s so cheap!”
…at which point, I walked off. She didn’t follow me; I got clean away.
