You Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar, Part 9

I’m not from the USA, but I’m very clearly over 21. I was in a store where a driver’s license needs to be scanned for alcohol purchases, and lo and behold, my license doesn’t scan, because it isn’t American.

Me: “Oh, okay. I’m sorry. I’ll put these back where I found them.”

Manager: *Overrides.* “It’s okay. Your total is [total].”

Me: “You sure?”

Manager: “If your ID was fake or you were underage, you’d be arguing with me right now. It’s always the honest ones who are nice about it.”

I showed him my ID and matching passport just to make sure, but he repeated that it wasn’t needed. I guess it pays to be nice!

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You Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar, Part 8
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You Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar, Part 5
You Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar, Part 4