Please Be Civil To Partnerships

(I’m male. I’m chatting away to Customer #1 whilst scanning her items. We are talking about cakes.)

Customer #1: “My husband doesn’t like the walnut one.”

Me: *laughing* “Nor does my boyfriend. It means I can eat as much as I want in front of him and not have to sha—”

Customer #1: “Your boyfriend? That’s disgusting. I didn’t realise [Company] hired your type!”

(At this point, Customer #2, a sweet little old lady who has been waiting in the queue, speaks up.)

Customer #2: “You leave him alone! He’s been nothing but helpful and you were happy to chat to him when you thought he was straight. Besides, I’ve seen him and his boyfriend in town, and he’s bloody gorgeous!”

Customer #1: “Well! I never!”

(She pays and flounces away.)

Customer #2: *to me* “You tell that boyfriend of yours that I think you two look very happy together and may you be together a long time.”

Me: “Thank you! I will!”

(Months later, when my boyfriend and I decided to get a civil partnership, Customer #2 screamed with joy when I told her!)