Just another reason that Cecilia and I are totally soulmates. I decided yesterday to blog about strange things I overheard people say this weekend while shopping, and what does she blog about Saturday? The EXACT same thing! Why are we almost living the same life??
Anyway, I was shopping at the Dollar Tree (I know, hey big spender!) this weekend and overheard a few interesting tidbits. First of all, everyone kept talking about how they were "stockin' up for the BIG FREEZE!!" I guess I was out of the loop, because I didn't even know we were having a big freeze. It did freeze last night, but it's really not the kind of weather where you can't possibly get out of your house for necessary supplies and such. But, hey, while you're at the Dollar Tree, why not stock up, just in case? It won't cost much!
Our cashier, Rhonda*, was ringing up the people ahead of me. They were interested in buying some votive candles, but the man didn't want to buy them if they cost $1 each. He asked Rhonda how much they cost and told her to take them off the order if they were $1 each. She replied, "They don't cost no dolla!!" Whew. At a measly $0.33 each, he was happy to be able to buy all 6 red and white votive candles. I'm sure they will make a lovely addition to his holiday decor.
This same cashier was completing the order of the same customers. Their total rang up to something like $20.17. Then, they threw her a curveball: the man wanted to pay with cash AND his debit card! Drama ensued, because Rhonda didn't know how to do that! She had to ask "Miz Judith*". Luckily, Miz Judith was able to step away from her cash register and help Rhonda with the transaction. The man wanted to pay $4 cash and put the rest on his debit card (??). Once the transaction was completed, Rhonda exclaimed, "Well, how about that? I learned something new today." I'm willing to bet Rhonda has a lot she can learn. The woman customer said in response, "You learn something new everyday, sometimes..." Really? Everyday sometimes?
My very favorite quote heard in the Dollar Tree happened right before I checked out, though. There was a lady checking out in Miz Judith's lane and she was chatting with the guy behind her, who obviously knew her. They were talking about her youngest child and how old is he now and he's 4 months and he has a couple of teeth, etc. Suddenly, the guy said, "So, I hear your sister found Jesus." The woman said, "Yeah...she's kinda weird..." I think everyone in both lanes kind of stopped and gave them a funny look, because that's not something you hear all the time! "I hear your sister found a new job," or "I hear your sister moved," are more common, but "I hear your sister found Jesus"? A little unexpected!
*Names changed to protect the awesome.
3 comments:
it's a great thing to learn something new every day...c'mon...let's root for learning however we get there.
Classic story Emmy! I love taking in all of the crazy things people say. Sometimes it's hard not to laugh out loud! Did she find the baby jesus that someone stole from the church lawn? Baby jesus thieves are running rampant this time of year. Thanks for entertaining your old pal Kimberly today with Miz Judith isms
What a great day! Hilarious!
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