People Have Been Assuming For An Age

(We have a shop on the corner of our road that we have used for years. Every other week or so I pop in a buy some beer or wine. More often than not I’m served by the same two people. The woman always asks for my ID despite being in my thirties, even though I’m often in my suit or with my kids.)

Cashier: “ID.”

Me: “Sorry?”

Cashier: “I need to see your ID.”

Me: “Oh, okay, then.”

(Clearly I didn’t hide my frustration as the cashiers mood changed.)

Cashier: “It’s not my fault you look young; you should take it as a compliment.”

Me: “Oh, I know, but after more than 14 years of being old enough, it does get tired. I mean I’m probably older than you.”

(She sneers then looks at my ID, her expression changes dramatically.)

Cashier: “You don’t know how old I am!”

Me: “No, but it can irritate when people assume, doesn’t it?!”