No Clever Title Required, Because Chocolate DOES Make Everything Better
(It’s my time of the month with a heavy flow and I have a very nasty sinus and ear infection, so there are a ton of medications in my system. I still get myself to work at the fabric store as I don’t feel that bad. A half-hour into my shift, I suddenly become very weak and my legs become very shaky. Still, I put on a brave face to not worry my coworkers and customers and just lean on the counter and carts for balance. I’m catching my breath when I notice a customer coming up to the counter.)
Me: *assume an acting face* “Hi. How can I help you?”
Customer: *not convinced* “Are you all right? You weren’t looking that good a moment ago, and you’re pale.”
Me: “I’ll be all right; it will pass.”
Customer: “Are you sure? Do you need anything, like water or food?”
Me: “Maybe, but I’ll hold off until my break. How much do you need?”
Customer: “Four yards, and I’ll be right back.”
(I begin to measure out her material while she runs up to the front. She returns a few minutes later with a chocolate bar in hand.)
Customer: “There you go.”
Me: *shocked* “Oh, wow… You didn’t have to.”
Customer: “Chocolate makes everything better. Your blood sugar might be low so this should help.”
(She was right. After a few nibbles on the chocolate and a quick break, my strength returned and I was able to finish my shift with no problems. I saw the same customer a few days later and she was very happy to see that I was doing better and that the chocolate had helped.)
Question of the Week
Tell us about the rudest customer you’ve ever met.