Symphony In Underage Minor
(I work at a music store which also offers private lessons. There’s a student practicing on a piano when another customer comes in.)
Me: “Welcome to [Music Store]. How may I help you today?”
Customer: “I’d like to buy a piano for my son. He’s starting lessons next week.”
Me: “Digital, upright, or grand?”
Customer: “I just want a piano!”
Me: “Certainly. This is the Roland RD-700GX, which–”
Customer: “Is that girl for sale with that piano?” *points to the girl*
Me: “Uh, no, ma’am. That is a student. She’s just practicing.”
Customer: “Well, I want that girl to teach my son! How much does she cost?”
Me: “Ma’am, she is NOT for sale.”
Customer: “She’s not? But she’s sitting right there! This is false advertisement!”
Me: “We sell pianos, ma’am. Not children.”
Customer: “But it’ll be so romantic to have that playing in the background during meals!”
Me: “Ma’am. For the last time, she is not for sale. Please stop.”
Customer: *walks over to girl* “Hello!”
Girl: “Uh… hi?”
Customer: “How much do you cost?”
Girl: *without missing a beat* “Lady, you must be really desperate if you’re looking for a hooker in a music store!”
Customer: *quickly leaves the store*
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