Loonie Over A Toonie, Part 6
(I live in Canada. I have just finished ringing in a customer and am returning her change. Among the coins is a “toonie,” a Canadian $2 coin.)
Me: “There you go, ma’am. Enjoy the rest of your day!”
Customer: *holding up toonie* “Um, what is this?”
Me: “That’s a two dollar coin, ma’am.”
Customer: “But what am I supposed to do with it?”
Me: “Well, it’s legal tender in all of Canada. So, er, buy stuff with it?”
(The customer is now visibly agitated.)
Customer: “Well, I’m leaving tomorrow!”
Me: *becomes forcefully polite* “Oh, how are you getting home? By airplane?”
Customer: “Yes!”
Me: “Well, then, you can buy yourself a coffee at the airport! Have a nice day!”
(We frequently get customers who are confused by Canadian currency. They either demand to be given American change, or assume the currency is actually some sort of token that’s only valid on the boardwalk.)
Related:
Loonie Over A Toonie, Part 5
Loonie Over A Toonie, Part 4
Loonie Over A Toonie, Part 3
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