Literally Defies Explanation
(My friend and I are selling tickets to a show at our university. A group of four women come in and order five tickets. We check them out and they wander over to merchandise on the other side of the hall. Several minutes later, a man walks by our table without buying a ticket. I flag him down when we finish dealing with the customer he had walked around.)
Me: “Sir, do you have a ticket?”
Customer: “Yes.”
(My friend and I look at one another.)
Friend: “I’m sorry, but we don’t remember you buying one from us.”
Customer: “But I didn’t.”
Me: “But you have a ticket?”
Customer: “Yes.”
Me: “Can I see it?”
Customer: “No.”
(My friend and I exchange another worried look.)
Me: “Sir, where is your ticket?”
Customer: *points across crowded lobby* “She has it over there.”
Me: *to friend* “Is he pointing towards [Staff Member]?”
Friend: “I have no idea.”
Customer: “[Unintelligible Name] has my ticket.”
Me: *to friend* “Do you know her?”
Friend: “No?”
Customer: “She has my ticket!”
(Awkward pause.)
Me: *to friend* “Waaaait… the group who bought five tickets.”
Customer: “Yes, my wife bought it!”
(Couldn’t just explain yourself, huh?)
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
