When The Cold Snap Makes You Snap

The temperature today is -16, and yesterday was about -25. Both days, I’ve had idiots coming in here and asking a variation of:

Customer: “So, do I qualify for a discount?”

Me: “For what reason, sir?”

Customer: “Because I’m still here shopping when it’s cold out. I’m bringing you business!”

Me: “Um, no? If anything, things should cost more, because you coming in here means that I have to come in when I would much rather be at home too. Also, it costs more to keep the place warm.”

Customer: “I should still qualify for something.”

Knowing I am the only one who can make it into the store during weather like this, therefore, with some job security, I say:

Me: “You don’t magically qualify for saving money just because you’re stupid enough to decide you need cigarettes and a candy bar in icy sub-zero weather.”