There are currently apartment buildings being constructed across the street from our bookstore, and jack hammering has been going on all week, for 8 hours a day. We aren't allowed to close out door because the owners feel it creates an unapproachable atmosphere. So just think of that constant background hammering noise while you read this.
Middle-aged Female Tourist from Adelaide: So let me get this straight. (pause...)
Me: ....yes?
MAFT: This is just a REALLY good selection of remaindered books?
Me: That's right.
MAFT: Well I am looking for a book that ISN'T remaindered!
Me:....Do you know the title?
MAFT: Yes! (pausing with stupid grin on her face.)
Me:....would you like to tell me....
MAFT: It's a Philippa Gregory novel!
Me: Is it a particular title? or just any Philippa Gregory?
MAFT: Yes! (still stupidly grinning)
Me: (eye twitching) Would you like to tell me.......
MAFT: EARTHLY JOYS! IT'S FAAABULOUS!!
Me: I will just check for you. (checking) Sorry, it's not one that we stock.
MAFT: Where else can I go??
Me: There is an excellent bookstore called the Paperback on Bourke Street.
MAFT: But that's so FAAR. Can't you make it closer?!
Me: What, the physical, already exisiting bookstore?
MAFT: Yes! Can't you get them to send it to you?
Me: Well, seeing as we are not affiliated with them, unfortunately that would be a no.
MAFT: Okay well just order it for me then!
Me: I'm sorry, but since it is not in our system, we cannot order it for you.
MAFT: But you are a bookstore!! I don't want to walk down there!! Just order it!
Me: I'm sorry, but even if I did order it for you, which I can't because it's not in our stock list, it would not arrive within the next 25 minutes. Which is essentially how far away the Paperback is.
MAFT: Well can you just call them for me to see if they have it?? I don't want to walk down there!
Me: I'm sorry, but I can't do that with a company we are not affiliated with, and is in direct conflict with our own business.
MAFT: C'MOON! JUST CALL THEM!!
(Did you forget about the jack hammering? think about it RIGHT NOW)
Me: Can I help you with anything else?
MAFT: Yes, do you know where I can buy a pair of Spanx?
Me:................
4 comments:
Seriously: shut that door. It will have at least two great benefits.
oh. my. yowza. hahahaha!
*breathe*
did she really ask about spanx? cuz i need that to have really happened.
She really honestly did.
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