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Today I had an old gent come in. Typical redneck, but funny as hell, and extremely polite. He looked like Wilford Brimley but without the walrus moustache. Big 'Suthern drawl', dirty white t-shirt, etc. You know the type. At first I thought "Great, another one." And then I saw that he brought his little dog with him too. Even better.
But we got to talking. He turned out to be one of the nicest customers I've ever had the pleasure of talking with at the paint department. He was funny, told some jokes, talked about his life (Korean vet) and just a generally pleasant guy. His dog turned out to be nice too. Didn't growl at me like all the yappy dogs do when I get within 30 feet. I actually gave the dog nice pet pets. (I love dogs, just don't bring them into the store - BIG pet peeve).
As we were wrapping things up, he asked me if I would put his HEAVY 5-gallon bucket of paint into his cart. He told me he has heart trouble and was restricted to lifting 15 pounds or less. I told him I was sorry to hear that.
And then he said: "Yeah, but I told the doc that would be a problem. How am I supposed to go to the bathroom if I can only lift 15 pounds?"
It took me a little bit, about 5 seconds.. but I got it. I laughed so loud, all the cashiers and customers up front turned to look at me. And then HE started busting out because of my reaction. I literally had tears in my eyes.
Yeah, it was a dumb, corny joke, but it was perfect.
I had a smile on my face all day because of him. The rest of the day went a lot smoother.
I know he doesn't come here, but just in case, I'd like to say "Thank You" for making my day better.
But we got to talking. He turned out to be one of the nicest customers I've ever had the pleasure of talking with at the paint department. He was funny, told some jokes, talked about his life (Korean vet) and just a generally pleasant guy. His dog turned out to be nice too. Didn't growl at me like all the yappy dogs do when I get within 30 feet. I actually gave the dog nice pet pets. (I love dogs, just don't bring them into the store - BIG pet peeve).
As we were wrapping things up, he asked me if I would put his HEAVY 5-gallon bucket of paint into his cart. He told me he has heart trouble and was restricted to lifting 15 pounds or less. I told him I was sorry to hear that.
And then he said: "Yeah, but I told the doc that would be a problem. How am I supposed to go to the bathroom if I can only lift 15 pounds?"
It took me a little bit, about 5 seconds.. but I got it. I laughed so loud, all the cashiers and customers up front turned to look at me. And then HE started busting out because of my reaction. I literally had tears in my eyes.
Yeah, it was a dumb, corny joke, but it was perfect.
I had a smile on my face all day because of him. The rest of the day went a lot smoother.
I know he doesn't come here, but just in case, I'd like to say "Thank You" for making my day better.
I hate it when I need to have jokes explained to me.
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