It’s Breast To Think Before You Speak

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Years ago, when I was working at a deli/bakery, a regular customer came in. We were chatting a bit while I took her order and she commented on the pink ribbon I was wearing, asking me what it was for.

Me: “Oh! It’s for Breast Awareness month.”

She kind of looked at me funny, and then I realized what I had said.

I was mortified.

Me: “Breast CANCER Awareness!”

She started laughing! (Thank goodness!) I, too, laughed.

Me: “So… are you aware of your breast?”

That really got her giggling! I was so glad she was such a good sport about it.