I Think These Folks Just Spotted A Unicorn

The electronics store I work at closes at 7:00 pm except for Sundays, when we close at 6:00 pm. We are not allowed to stop people from entering before closing, but we DO have security on hand at closing to help us escort out anyone who tries to waste our time.

It’s 5:55 on a Sunday, and the store is empty. I’m standing at the door, having a conversation with one of the security guys, when a customer walks in, sees the security guy, and freezes.

Customer: “Did, uh, something happen?”

Me: “No, we just close at 6:00 today. You can still come in, if you know what you’re looking for, but…”

I try not to let my disappointment show as the customer quickly steps inside.

Customer: “Where are the headphones?”

Me: *Gestures* “Over there.”

The customer dashes over to our headphone display. I turn to resume my conversation with the security guy… and stop myself as the customer comes right back.

Customer: *All in one breath without stopping* “Nothing in my price range for a quick decision, I’ll come back tomorrow, sorry to bother you!”

He made his way out, leaving my day just a little bit better as he did.