Craziest Damn Customer, Ever

[serendipity28]

It was the peak of our lunch rush, and an older woman shaped somewhat like a marshmallow came in by herself. Because we were on a wait, I asked her if she would like to sit immediately at the bar, and she declined, forcefully. I added her to the list. When a table opened up for her no more than ten minutes later, Griffin tried to seat her, only to

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[serendipity28]

You know, I think everyone should have a job like that, if just once. It's humbling, and it teaches you how to handle everyone--and I mean everyone--with patience and respect. Of course, that's not to mention that sometimes you don't have an alternative when it comes to finding a job, and sometimes those jobs pay more.

Why, what kind of a job do you have?

[serendipity28]

You're sitting in a box instead of experiencing life, as ugly as it can get. I don't think I'd choose that over my jobs.

And maybe you'd make a better customer if you experienced the other side.

[serendipity28]

lol okay, Steve. I'm just saying that when someone asks me in September what I did all summer, I can tell them about that customer today or bonding with my co-workers. As you explained your job, it sounds like you'd say something about listening to your iPod in a cubicle--as far as work goes, of course, because I know you have a social life.

Or yes, maybe I'm saying you've been dead all this time. Oh, what a world! ;)

[serendipity28]

Dear Steve, you make me laugh. Love, Em!