Ornithologically Correct
(I’m browsing in a card shop when I overhear an older lady asking for help from the young woman running the counter.)
Customer: “Hi, can you help me find an anniversary card?”
Employee: “I sure can. Our anniversary cards are right over here.” *she walks the woman over to the relevant section*
Customer: “Okay, but, see, I’m having a little problem. The card is for my neighbours, and they’re both men. A lot of these anniversary cards feature a man and a woman.”
Employee: “Hmm. That’s true… Wait, I have an idea. See this one, with the two peacocks on it?”
Customer: “Yes…”
Employee: “Well, both the birds have beautiful tails and bright plumage, right? Only male peacocks have that; peahens look different. So it’s a card with a same-sex couple on it!”
Customer: “That’s perfect! Thank you so much.”
Employee: “You’re welcome.”
(After the other customer has left and I go to be rung up.)
Me: “That was a clever solution.”
Employee: “Thanks. Good to know my degree in ornithology is helping someone!”
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