Tuesday, April 14, 2015
You don't make any cents
AUGUSTA, GA - So, funny story, I was at Aldi and putting my cart back. Of course, it requires you to deposit a quarter to get it.
This grandmother is walking up, and she has her toddler granddaughter on her hip. Her hands are full. No way she can reach her purse.
So I stop my cart, gesture to it and say, "Here, take this one. Have a great day."
And she glared at me and yelled, "I have a quarter RIGHT HERE! Whatchoo think, I ain't got a quarter?!"
She scowled at me. For a moment, I considered apologizing or explaining my logic.
Instead, I turned and ran away. Well, I fast-walked away. But still. Yes. I ran from a grandmother and a toddler. Because she yelled at me.
My brain had a snappy comeback and everything: "I think you ain't got ANY cents!" But my jaw clamped shut and my feet took over.
Looking back, it's probably for the best. No need to model terrible behavior for her granddaughter. But wouldn't it be nice to get in a good zinger against the jerks of the world? Just every once in a while?
* In response to inquiries, YES, the pun in the headline was intentional. I did go to college and stuff, y'all.
** Did the y'all negate the college part of that previous sentence?
I love your heart.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Roberta!
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