Should Use The Fonetic Alphabet
I work at a community college bookstore. During rush, we all have to help the students find the books they need for their schedule. A young woman seems like she is having trouble finding her books.
Me: “Excuse me. Do you need some help?”
Student: “Oh, yes! I’m trying to find my books for Philosophy 101. They should be right around here!”
Me: “They’re a couple of aisles over in the P section.”
I start to lead her over, but she doesn’t move with me.
Me: “Please follow me, and I’ll show you.”
Student: “No, I’m looking for Philosophy. F-I-L-L…”
She spelled it out, “Fillosophy”. We were in the E section, by the books for English. It took me a good five minutes to convince her that “Philosophy” started with a Ph and not an F. I assume she didn’t graduate.
Question of the Week
Have you ever served a bad customer who got what they deserved?
