Odd That He’s Not Getting It

I am working in the menswear department. I am approached by a customer about a sale pair of trousers.

Customer: “Excuse me, do you have this in a 31″?”

Me: “I’m sorry, we don’t stock odd sizes, and you will find that most high-street retailers are the same. I can check whether we have a 30″ or a 32″ if you like?”

Customer: “A 31″ would be better.”

Me: “Well, like I said, I’m afraid that we do not produce trousers in that size. The best I can offer is a 30″ or 32.” You can always try them in the fitting rooms to see which is the better fit.”

Customer: “But I need a 31″.”

Me: “I can show you on the system that shows that we do not stock them, if you like?”

Customer: “But 31″ is what I need!”

Me: “I’m sorry, but that is not possible, as it is not a size that we produce.”

The customer shook his head and walked off, grumbling to himself about the quality of the staff these days.