Edwina's Secretary
09-30-2003, 02:29 PM
Normally I don't start these kinds of threads but I thought this such an amazing story....
I was driving back from Milwaukee today and saw the only store in the area that carries a cereal I like (inspired by the thread about breakfast cereals!)
I bought three boxes. They only take cash and I understood the young man to say nine dollars and 13 cents.
I handed him 13 cents and a $20 bill.
The automatic change dispenser spat out a bunch of change. I said, "No...I gave you 13 cents." He said, "Yes, but your total is nine dollars and
14 cents."
I looked at him dumbstruck....why would I give you one dime and 3 pennies in order to get back three quarters, two dimes and 4 pennies?
Finally he said..."If you give me another penny I can give you a dollar bill." Really?!?!?!?!?!?!?
There, I feel better. I'll go put a damp cloth on my forehead and rest a bit......
I was driving back from Milwaukee today and saw the only store in the area that carries a cereal I like (inspired by the thread about breakfast cereals!)
I bought three boxes. They only take cash and I understood the young man to say nine dollars and 13 cents.
I handed him 13 cents and a $20 bill.
The automatic change dispenser spat out a bunch of change. I said, "No...I gave you 13 cents." He said, "Yes, but your total is nine dollars and
14 cents."
I looked at him dumbstruck....why would I give you one dime and 3 pennies in order to get back three quarters, two dimes and 4 pennies?
Finally he said..."If you give me another penny I can give you a dollar bill." Really?!?!?!?!?!?!?
There, I feel better. I'll go put a damp cloth on my forehead and rest a bit......