Or You Just Had A REALLY Bad Breakup
(I make desserts for the small, family-owned restaurant I work in. I usually buy ingredients at the local supermarket. This weekend is a holiday, so I’m preparing to make a ton of cakes and pies for the shop. I’m currently at the local supermarket, getting supplies.)
Cashier: “Oh, hey! You’re that girl who makes cakes and pies for [Restaurant]!”
Me: “Yeah, I am.”
Cashier: “Oh, they’re always so good. Are you still baking?”
(I look at the 10 boxes of cake mix and about 20 tubs of whipped topping she’s currently ringing me out for.)
Me: “Um… Yeah. I am.”
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