If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em
Customer: “Uh, yes, I need the grey paint for the carpet. Which one is best for the carpet?”
Me: “Sir, we do not have a paint for carpet.”
Customer: “Yes, yes. No… no. You do not understand… see, I need to paint carpet, yes? You tell me which one. Yes, yes?”
Me: “Sir, like I said, it is not advisable to paint your carpet. It will harden and you will not be able to remove it, so I cannot recommend a product at this time.”
Customer: “No, no, you see wrong. I paint floor of car. It is very cheap, I like to paint the carpet, it is cheap, yes? So which one, which one?”
Me: “Sir, I don’t think you understand me when I tell you that it is not possible to spray paint carpet. You may dye it, or you may try to remove the stain. I could show you where–”
*customer cuts me off*
Customer: “No, no, you see, I need paint. For carpet, yes? And you show me which one. Yes? We do this now.”
Me: “…okay. Try that grey one over there.”
Customer: “Is it good for carpet?”
Me: *blank stare*
*pause*
Me: “Sure, why not?”
Customer: “Yes, yes, thank you!”
Me: *sigh*
