Left Out Of The Leftover Explanation
(I had just been hired to work at a historical site as an educator and I was just starting to meet my coworkers when the following moment happened.)
Boss: “Welcome to [Historic Site]! Let me introduce you to [Young, Male Coworker].”
Me: “Hi! Great to meet you!”
(Male coworker and I greet each other and continue with our opening procedures.)
Boss: *to Young, Male Coworker* “By the way, I brought you leftovers for lunch but if you don’t want them you can just GET YOUR OWN LUNCH!”
(I am very confused; her tone fell somewhere between playful and angry. I don’t say anything but my boss noticed my confused facial expression.)
Boss: “Oh! [Young, Male Coworker] is my son!”
Me: “Oh! Everything makes sense now!”
Boss: “Yes. I’m afraid I don’t bring leftovers for all of my coworkers.”
(My boss and her son are great!)
Question of the Week
Have you ever met a customer who thought the world revolved around them?