Prices To Put You In The Black

(I am working as a barista in the coffee kiosk in the mall. We periodically get people complaining that our prices are higher than in the regular stores. Also, there is an extremely large sign posted on the register stating that we can’t take any bills larger than $20.)

Me: “Okay, sir, your total is $3.36.”

Customer: *grumbles* “Your drinks are so expensive!”

Me: “I’m sorry. We’re a franchise run through another company so our prices do average a few cents higher.”

Customer: *still grumbling, pulls out an $100 bill and shoves it at me*

Me: “Sir, I’m afraid we can’t take any bills larger than $20. Do you have another denomination or a card?”

Customer: *opens wallet, pulls out a black American Express card, and hands it over grumpily while I try not to stare*

Customer: “YOUR DRINKS ARE SO EXPENSIVE!”