Stealing Himself Away

(My boss is notorious for not doing daily tasks, but sitting in the front so that people know that we’re open. An elderly gentleman comes in while I’m in the back cleaning.)

Boss: “Hello!”

(The customer doesn’t say anything, but I put my tools down, and briskly walk just outside the doorway into the back so I can help the customer if he needs anything.)

Me: “Hello!”

Customer: “Well, look at that! You came out fast! You thought I was trying to steal something! I’ll take my business elsewhere!”

Me: *at a loss for words*

Boss: “Please do!”