I walked into work this morning, just three minutes before we opened so I left the door un locked, allowing the small group of people waiting outside to come in too. I only had half my uniform on and I was wearing a hoodie, my purse on my shoulder and a Starbucks drink in my hand.
Of course the person who was scheduled for front counter decided not to show up this morning so I was yelled at to take the orders “RIGHT NOW”.
My first customer was a regular, but only enough of a regular for us to only be on “nod and smile” terms.
I balanced my coffee and purse like a pro as I typed in his order, I smiled at him and asked “for here, or to go?”
* Silence*
Me: Hey, so would you like a tray or a bag?
*More Silence*
At this point, if I haven’t long given up all self respect for myself in my job, it would have been just long enough of a silence to have been really awkward.
Him: OH! oh, i’m sorry…I just got lost in your eyes. Its for here.
Me: Its all good, do you want any cream or sugar in your coffee?
*more Silence*
Him: Wow, your chin is angled perfectly, and your mouth is very broad.
Me: Yeah? I haven’t really noticed before
Him: Are you Italiaaaan?
Me: Yes, I am.
Him: Yes, yes. I can see that. You all always have those wide eyes, broad mouths, and perfectly clear skin.
Me: Yeah?
Him: Yes, I know. I study these things. I love glorious beings.
Me: I can tell! Have a wonderful day!
Him: You too m’dear….mhmmm, that mouth.
I love people.
