Toxic Parenting
(I’m the manager, and since our aquatics specialist isn’t working today, I’m putting away a shipment of fish when a customer comes over.)
Me: “Good afternoon. Can I help you find anything?”
Customer: “I need food for my goldfish.”
Me: “I’d be happy to help you. Were you looking for a particular brand?”
(We walk over to the food aisle.)
Customer: “Which one of these is non-toxic?”
(I stare, stunned.)
Customer: “In case my kids eat it, you know?”
Me: “I… well, I’d advise keeping it out of their reach, but all of the foods are non-toxic, ma’am, or we wouldn’t be able to feed them to the fish.”
Customer: “Oh, thank you!” *grabs a container of food and happily heads out of the department*
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
