The Whole Nine Yards Of Unreason
(Whilst having an indoor yard sale, I happen to have an open and hours sign from our old store, so I put them up. A customer in a rather nice car pulls up.)
Customer: “What kind of store is this?”
Me: ‘It’s a yard sale. I just happen to have the signs and thought they would be funny.”
Customer: “Oh… okay.”
(The customer proceeds to browse for a few minutes.)
Customer: “Is this used?”
Me: “Yes.”
Customer: “How about this? Is this used?”
Me: “Yes…”
Customer: “WHAT NERVE DO YOU HAVE SELLING USED ITEMS? THIS IS THE WORST STORE I’VE BEEN TO!”
Me: “This is a yard sale. That’s generally how it works. People sell their used goods.”
Customer: “I’ve never heard of nonsense like that. Nobody wants someone’s used things. I’m reporting you to the Better Business Bureau!”
Me: “Go right ahead. Have a nice day.”
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