Straight-Talking Travel Agency
Me: “Hello, this is [travel agency]; how can I help you?”
Customer: “Hello. I bought a tour to Prague from you a while ago, and yesterday I googled the hotel and… uh…”
Me: “Yes?…”
Customer: “Well, there’s lots of reviews online saying that the hotel is favored by homosexuals and lesbians.”
Me: “Really?”
Customer: “Yes. I’d like a different hotel, if you don’t mind.”
Me: “Are you sure? It could be fun!”
Customer: *laughing* “I’m not sure about that. I’m coming there with my wife, you know.”
Me: “Think about it. You’re going abroad for an exotic experience. Why not go all the way and choose a hotel with a difference?”
Customer: “I still think I’d be uncomfortable there. I have nothing against gay people, but still—”
Me: “There’s no reason you should be uncomfortable… Unless, of course, you’re having certain doubts…”
Customer: “No doubts, thank you. But how do I explain it to my wife?”
Me: “Just tell her that if she doesn’t behave herself, you’ll leave her for another man.”
Customer: *laughing hard* “Sold!”
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