Please Go(od) Away

(I am looking for a Traffic Officer at a subway station to ask a question about their service. I finally hunt one down and I approach her. It’s been a long day and while I am annoyed and tired, I have a smile on my face.)

Me: “Good evening, how are you?”

Officer: “Good, you?”

Me: “Good—”

(Before I can ask my question, she interrupts.)

Officer: “Good.”

Me: “Good—”

Officer: “Good.”


Me: “Good—”

Officer: “Good! Thanks for the chat. Have a great evening!”

(She then turns around and walks away.)

Me: “…Good?”