Simultaneously Fighting And Financing The Man
(This took place at a department store makeup counter. Everyone at the counter was wearing big makeup masks at the time.)
Customer: “Why are you wearing that?”
Me: “Well, we’re having a ‘theme day’ to be creative and have fun with the makeup we sell.”
Customer: “You know it’s bad for you, right?”
Me: “The makeup?”
Customer: “Yeah! All the CLEVER people say that!”
Coworker: *jumping in* “Well, we have educations here, too, and–”
Customer: “Yeah, sure… you’re educated to sell this… this, stuff!”
Me: “Whether the makeup is bad for you or not depends on the ingredients. I’m happy to look every one of those up for you if you’re worried about the makeup harming you.”
Customer: “Yeah, right. All the dangerous ingredients are going to go right through my skin… and… the CLEVER people say that!”
Me: “I’m sorry, but I’m a chemistry major as well as a makeup artist, so I actually do know about the ingredients. I can assure you that–”
Customer: *turns to my coworker* “Could you help me find a blusher in a color that would suit me, please?”
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