One Tough Customer

Apparently I am a more difficult customer than I had realized. Now I always try to be kind, and I always tip at least 20% (yes, more for GREAT service). But sometimes I guess I just think toooooo deeeep for some people, especially in the restaurant business.

Actual conversation I had today, at Subway:

"I'll have the 6-inch orchard chicken salad on 9 grain honey oat." 
Subway man "Would you like that toasted?" 
Me: "Wouldn't that be kind of yucky?" 
Subway man: "Yes, ma'am, it would be." loooooooong pause. 
Subway man:"So you would not like it toasted, then?"

My dear friend Jessica then reminded me of this conversation, which I had completely forgotten about.

Actual conversation I had about 2 years ago, at Cheesecake Factory (on girls' night out!!) As written by my bestie, Jessica:

Waiter: “What would you like to drink, Miss?” 
Liz: “I don’t care, something with mango.” 
Waiter: “I’m sorry, we don’t serve mango drinks.” 
Liz: “Don’t you have some mango syrup from the bar you can put in lemonade?” 
Waiter: ...“Yes.” 
Liz: “Okay then” *while she rolls her eyes in boredom* 
Waiter: “So what would you like to drink???” 
***rest of the night, he makes no eye contact with me (Jess) and ignores me (Jess) with a passion while he humbly makes sure you (Liz) have everything you need***

This whole experience reminds me of a conversation I had at Pier 1 yesterday.

Pier1 Saleswoman: This set of vases is on sale, and they kind of go with the color scheme you have going on." 
Me: "Well, those seem to be a shiny coral color. All of the items I placed on the counter are more rustic burnt oranges and golds." 
Pier1 Saleswoman: "Well you know, they are on sale." 
Me: "I appreciate that....But, I mean....do you really think they match the rustic theme in the room?"
Pier1 Saleswoman: "Well, not really, but they were $79 and now they are on the sale for $12.99"
Me (in my head): "LADY these don't match my theme, they are the wrong color, they are ugly, and I don't care if they are on sale!!!" 
Me (out of my mouth): "You know, I'm thinking of getting a large urn to hold some giant bamboo. Do you have any suggestions?" 
Pier1 Saleswoman: "So you don't want these vases, then?"


I guess I am just a jerk for assuming that obvious questions need to be answered. :) But honestly for some reason I find that I have these conversations rather frequently. Weird & strange!!! If I ask you something, and you spit out an answer that makes sense, please oh please don't ask me again!!! :)

In all honesty I just find it hilarious. It gives me a daily laugh. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!!