Next Stupid Question
I was shopping early today for a father's day card (I'm not usually this organized). So I went to the Carleton store in the Burlington Mall and had a look at what they had. Then this girl who works there walked up to me and asked "Can I help you find anything?"
Is it just me or is that the most stupid thing you could ask someone who is browsing in a card shop? I was stunned. I couldn't decide what to say next.
"Yes, can I have a half pound of fair trade Columbian dark roast." or
"I'm not sure. Maybe you can help. I'm looking for a card. Do you have any in stock?" or
"Can you point me to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/intersexed wedding and anniversary section? I need something spiritual but non-denominational."
Maybe it's just me. No one I told thought it was a stupid thing for her to ask. But I knew she didn't mean it and she didn't give a damn what I wanted. She just wanted to make sure I knew that she knew I was there so I wouldn't try to pocket anything. After her stupid question, she loitered around and pretended to straighten up the shelves (always keeping me in sight).
posted by Top_Dog at 6/09/2005 11:41:00 p.m.
6 Comments:
Well, you do know there's been an epidemic of card thefts in the area...she's just doing her part.
10:08 a.m.
Thanks, I'll have a look there sometime. I like to shop local. I'm wierd that way. That's why I bought my appliances from the Bay at Limeridge.
And no, I STILL don't have a fucking fridge. What I wouldn't do for a cold beer.
9:27 a.m.
Screw the damn popsicles. It's cold beer I miss. The bay just loaned me a bar fridge to get me through. Just got word today that the fridge "should" be in on the 16th. I forgot to ask what month though.
10:19 p.m.
They meant it "should be in on the 16th attempt to get it to you".
10:23 p.m.
P.S. you can come have a cold beer here anytime you like.
10:23 p.m.
No, but it makes ice cubes and I consider that to be a luxury. My fingers are crossed that I will get my real fridge Saturday.
9:37 p.m.
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