When Your Stocking Is Stuffed With Zingers

Customer: “I’m shocked you’re open on Christmas Day!”

I smile and scan. I’m not really sure what I’m supposed to say.

Customer: “Why are you open today? Of all days?”

Me: *Smile intensifies.* “For all those customers who couldn’t plan ahead!”

Customer: “…”

She complained to my manager, but he said that because we’re all working today, we get a pass.