Never Joke With The Customers… Ever!, Part 10
In 1972, I worked in a furniture store. As a junior salesman, my job was often to stand by the door, welcome customers, and direct them where they needed to go. Our area was quite “up market”, and we had our share of older people with money visiting our shop.
Over the road, on the other side of the street, was a department store.
Me: “Good morning, madam. How can I help you?”
Lady: “Good morning, young man. Before I come in, can I ask? You’re not going to be rude to me, are you?”
Me: “Of course not! Why would I be rude to you?”
Lady: “Well, I have just been into [Department Store], and the salesman there was very rude to me!”
Me: “What did he say?”
Lady: “I asked him if they had a hair-cord carpet, and do you know what he said?”
Me: “I have no idea, madam!”
Lady: “He said, ‘No, madam, I don’t have a hair-cord carpet, but I do have a rabbit ca’ed (called) Fred at home!’”
Conclusion: sometimes what we see as funny is missed by the customer!
Related:
Never Joke With The Customers… Ever!, Part 9
Never Joke With The Customers… Ever!, Part 8
Never Joke With The Customers… Ever!, Part 7
Never Joke With The Customers… Ever!, Part 6
Never Joke With The Customers… Ever!, Part 5
