Putting His Own Spin On It
(I work in a gas station. An older customer comes in, and starts ranting at me. A younger male customer stands behind her, waiting for her to be done.)
Older Customer: “You know most vehicles have their gas nozzle on the driver’s side of the car, right?”
Me: “Well, I can’t really say one way or another but—”
Older Customer: “You should put more pumps on the left side so the MAJORITY of people can use your pumps.”
Me: “I don’t really underst—”
Older Customer: “It’d really be easier if you just made more on the LEFT SIDE, because all the cars have it on that side.”
Me: “Well, ma’am, we DO rotate the pumps every six months.”
Customer: “Oh! Well all right then!”
(The older customer walks out cheerfully.)
Younger Customer: “You… rotate them?”
Me: “Yup, pick ‘em up, swivel ‘em around, set ‘em back down.”
Younger Customer: “Well played…”
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.