Not A Very Bikeable Person

(My boss, the owner of the shop, has been working with a customer who has visited a few times now. Each time, just before he makes his purchase, he calls a friend who contradicts — incorrectly — everything my boss has said. On this visit, the same is about to happen, and my boss has had it, so he asks to speak to the friend.)

Boss: “Hey there, I’m the owner of the shop and I’ve been helping your friend here for a while. Before he talks to you, I was hoping to ask you a couple questions. What is it that you do for a living?”

Friend: “Well, I’m a financial advisor. I help people with their investments, stocks and the like.”

Boss: “Cool! I actually do a little of that for myself, too! How about next time you’re advising a client, I swing by and let them know what I think?”

Friend: “Absolutely not! Don’t be ridiculous. This is my livelihood, my career. I’m the one with the experience and knowledge about this stuff. You own a bike shop!”

Boss: “Well, when you put it like that, it makes sense. Can I go back to selling your friend a bike now, without your interference?”

Friend: “…”

Boss: “Great, thanks!” *hangs up*