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Our store recently moved to a new, better location. Before we closed, though, we had a huge blowout sale. Each week until our last day merchandise went more and more on sale, first 50%, then 60%, 70% and finally 80% on top of whatever sales are already going on. Needless to say, I now have a lot more clothes and jewelry than before! Anyway, this happened when we were at 60% off. This isn't really an SC story, though the boyfriend was certainly sucky!
A couple in their early to mid-thirties comes in. Coworker greets them and explains the terms of the sale (all sales final, all merchandise as is, etc.). Boyfriend (BF) heads straight to the comfy chairs by the dressing room and starts fiddling with his cell phone. Girlfriend (GF) methodically works her way through the store, occasionally taking clothes to the dressing room. Finally, she works her way to the clearance section, near the registers and me.
At that time, clearance clothes were marked down from their original price, 25% off on clearance and an additional 60% off for our closing sale. Needless to say, that's more math than your average shopper can handle, so I was doing price checks on the register. GF brings an armful of clothes to my register and asks me to check the prices. I make small talk while I work, asking if she's enjoying the sale. GF bursts out laughing.
GF: That fool <motions to BF> sent flowers to another woman, so now he has to buy me whatever I want! We were on our way to the jewelry store when I saw your sign. I'm going to get EVERYTHING!
Me:
She laughed and went back to the dressing room. She didn't seem at all bitter or hurt, she just marveled at his stupidity and enjoyed her revenge. (I'm not sure I could have been so cavalier about his infidelity!)
My shift was over before she finished shopping and I don't know how much they spent or saved, but Coworker told me they left with BF left carrying seven huge bags!
A couple in their early to mid-thirties comes in. Coworker greets them and explains the terms of the sale (all sales final, all merchandise as is, etc.). Boyfriend (BF) heads straight to the comfy chairs by the dressing room and starts fiddling with his cell phone. Girlfriend (GF) methodically works her way through the store, occasionally taking clothes to the dressing room. Finally, she works her way to the clearance section, near the registers and me.
At that time, clearance clothes were marked down from their original price, 25% off on clearance and an additional 60% off for our closing sale. Needless to say, that's more math than your average shopper can handle, so I was doing price checks on the register. GF brings an armful of clothes to my register and asks me to check the prices. I make small talk while I work, asking if she's enjoying the sale. GF bursts out laughing.
GF: That fool <motions to BF> sent flowers to another woman, so now he has to buy me whatever I want! We were on our way to the jewelry store when I saw your sign. I'm going to get EVERYTHING!
Me:
She laughed and went back to the dressing room. She didn't seem at all bitter or hurt, she just marveled at his stupidity and enjoyed her revenge. (I'm not sure I could have been so cavalier about his infidelity!)
My shift was over before she finished shopping and I don't know how much they spent or saved, but Coworker told me they left with BF left carrying seven huge bags!
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