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Addressing the Store Clerk That Left Me Absolutely Wordless – My Hat's Off to You
The scene was a weekend morning, and I found myself sufficiently irritable, refueling my mum’s car. This was a typical gas station that operates as a supermarket, meaning there's a chance of waiting behind customers carrying goods of somewhat expensive items. It's an awful situation to occur when your only desire is to complete a simple refueling. Awful.
My position was fourth in the queue. Just one employee working, a youthful clerk. A peculiar quality to her presence. Once the slowpoke at the front of the queue had at last settled for his Viakal, a baked snack, and a carton of eggs, I could have sworn that I heard the cashier wish him a wonderful day. Odd. Could be I misunderstood, or possibly she uttered it and used a mocking tone. I wondered if she might actually be an ally in the war on delays, reflecting my irritation for individuals slowing down straightforward customers such as myself.
I moved up, to third in the queue. The person ahead of our group finished pumping gas with commendable speed. Once more it happened: “Wishing you a marvelous day.” No, actually, it was “may your day be absolutely splendid”. Someone from the US? In Stourbridge? The pronunciation indicated it, and no British person tells people such a cheerful phrase, or even just a nice day. Very rare. Rarely does one encounter people from America visiting this town, least of all working in petrol stations or anywhere else.
Second in line at last. Behind a poor older woman embroiled in a protracted effort with her carryall, her food items, her wallet and her membership pass. The process dragged on. Once completed, the woman also got told an excellent day. Clearly an American. Confirming it was possible by making a witty remark at the cashier, to see if she did that thing as they gaze at you, without a smile, and state very earnestly: “You are very amusing.” But I couldn’t think of anything hilarious to express.
I just had to settle for the absolute sincerity – or a mimicry of sincerity, that equates to the same thing – while she stared directly into my eyes, piercingly, and wished me to have a great day. It improved my mood. Beneficial indeed.
Rita Davis
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