Not So Selfless Self-Serve

Self-serve frozen yogurt shop, early evening. A man in business casual is hovering near the toppings bar, glancing around like he’s casing the place.

Customer: “Excuse me. It says toppings are included by weight, right?” 

Me: “Right. Whatever you add gets weighed at the register.” 

Customer: “So technically, I could fill a cup with just gummy bears and pay for that?”

Me: “…Yes, but most people mix that with yogurt.” 

Customer: “But if I just want toppings, like, say, to take home and put on my own dessert, that’s allowed?”

Me: “It’s unusual, but we won’t stop you.”

He starts loading a cup with gummy bears, M&Ms, cookie dough, and sprinkles. Nothing else.

At the register:

Customer: “Y’know, other places won’t let you do this. They say it’s ‘against policy.’ Glad you guys get it.”

Me: “Meh, my dad’s a dentist and he’s paying for my college. I figure this is my way of keeping him in business.”