They’re Hinjews!

There’s a gas station/convenience store at the corner of my street, so I’m a regular. I’ve been going in for the past five years, almost every day, for milk on my way home or a coffee on my way to work. The guy who runs it is lovely, and he and I always have a brief exchange of pleasantries – at the right time of year, me wishing him Eid Mubarak, him wishing me a happy Christmas, that type of thing – as he checks me out.

It’s just after Christmas, and I go to get gas and milk on my way home. As I pay…

Me: “Thank you! And Eid Mubarak… er, no, sorry, I mean, happy new year!”

Gas Station Guy: “Actually, neither are right… I am Hindu.”

Me: “Oh no.”

Gas Station Guy: “It is fine! Happy Christmas to you!”

Me: “Actually, I’m Jewish.”

Gas Station Guy: “Oh no…”

Me: “Can we pretend this never happened?”

Gas Station Guy: “We will both pretend the last five years did not happen. See you tomorrow!”