Time For Cup-ple’s Counseling

(I work in a store that sells kitchen appliances. I have been helping a young couple with a blender set that they are interested in buying. Note: I am female.)

Female Customer: “Would you mind if we open the box just to have a look at the parts?”

Me: “Of course. That’s no problem!”

Male Customer: “Yeah, we’re just wondering what kind of cup size you’ve got.”

(There’s an awkward pause as the male customer realises what he’s just said.)

Male Customer: “Oh! On the blender! I meant on the blender!” *quietly, to his wife* “That sounded bad, didn’t it?”

Female Customer: *sighs* “Yes dear, it did…”