The best days to go to the Gas Station Chicken Store are Thursday thru Sunday. That's when my favorite clerk is working. I know you're not supposed to have favorites! The other clerk is perfectly nice. She's just a bit more reserved.
One time my favorite clerk asked why I hadn't been in the day before. I told her I had been at the casino.
"Oh. I haven't been THERE in a long time. Ever since I got kicked out for being mouthy."
Heh, heh! I could see that happening. Anyhoo... on Friday, I cashed in a $50 winning scratcher.
"You didn't buy THAT one from me!"
"No. I've been stepping out on you. I got it at the School-Turn Casey's."
I went on to pick out the scratchers I wanted to buy.
"Whoa! You fooled me. I was sure you were getting this one you always get."
"Nope. That other one spoke to me more. But sometimes, they're dirty, dirty liars!"
Heh, heh. I don't make small talk like that with the other cashier. She's younger, and more businesslike. Every now and then I can get her to crack a smile. But it takes more work.
You have to keep working on the younger one so she learns, just do it gently.
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ReplyDeleteShe means well. She just needs to loosen up. Maybe it comes from being a little wisp of a thing, whereas the other one is more ample in the rumpus, and 10-15 years older.