Some people don’t like jokes
Me: Hey, how are you this morning, what can I get you?
Her: Pack of Marlboro Lights in a box.
Me: Sure, can I see your ID?
Her: Oh shoot, I forgot it in my office. I work right upstairs.
Me: oh ok, which office?
Her: Super Excellent Computer Stuff Inc.* I come here everyday.
Me: Oh, ok, yeah I know Dan* (the owner) very well. That’s fine. It’s my first day being back to working during the day so I’ll have to get used to all the new faces. (smiling)
Me: That’ll be $6.35.
Her: Yeah, I’m 22, I promise.
Me: Ok, I’ll just check with your boss later (laughing and smiling).
Her: Maybe you should check with your boss. (not laughing)
2nd customer, walking in the door: “Hey, how have you been? Did your wife have the baby yet?”
The realization that instantly spread across her face when she heard that made me laugh a little inside, but I still wonder why she doesn’t like jokes.
Maybe I’ll ask her boss.
* Names have been changed to protect the unhappy.
-Rob