I Trust Some Dogs To Read Better Than Humans

I’m working behind the children’s desk when I spy a lost-looking adult. It frequently happens that people new to this location walk right past the check-out desk by the front door and then end up asking for help at the children’s desk.

Me: “Hi! Can I help you with anything today?”

Patron: “Um, yes, it’s my first time here.”

Me: “Welcome!”

Patron: “Thanks, I was looking for books about dogs.”

Me: “Okay, books on dogs for kids?”

Patron: “No, for humans.”

We both stop for a second, and she laughs first, then we both laugh.

Patron: “I mean, for adults, please.”

Me: “As someone who works with tiny humans, I understand where you’re coming from! Those books will be upstairs in 636.7.”