The Clerk
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store.
"I'd like to buy a half head of lettuce."
The young man replied, "I'm sorry sir, but we don't sell them that way,
but only whole heads.
The customer insisted through many minutes of debate.
Finally, weary from the demanding customer, the young man went to the
stock room to inquire from his boss what he should do.
Unaware that the customer had followed him into the stock room, the clerk
said, "I hate to bother you, but there's some idiot who wants to buy a
half head of lettuce . . ." Suddenly seeing the customer out of the
corner of his eye, he continued, " . . . and this fine gentleman wants to
buy the other half."
Over the years the clerk demonstrated his uncanny ability to be quick on
his feet in dealing with problem customers, and he ended up being
promoted to head of the produce department and eventually manager of the
entire store.
The owner of the store became aware of his great skill, and upon opening
another store in another state, approached him about taking the
management position there.
The manager responded, "Why in the world would I want to move to
Minnesota? All there is up there are hookers and hockey players."
The owner was stunned. "Why ---- my, uh, wife is from Minnesota."
"Really!? What team does she play for?"