This may surprise some people, but I'm really nice. Seriously, people like me. I think I just have one of those faces people feel comfortable talking to. Because of this, the most random people will talk to me. And because I'm so nice, I'll talk back.
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Scene: Checkout line at Target - South Loop. 8:30am (what? I like to get there early & avoid the rush)
A very nice older lady was working the register. She started ringing up my windshield wiper blades.
Nice checkout lady: "Oh...you got the harsh weather kind. These are good. How much were these? (looks at register) 8.99. You know...that's a lot cheaper than the Auto Zone I think."
Trixie: "Um yeah...I'm sure it is."
NCL: (ringing up my Mr. Clean Magic Eraser) "Oh, I love this thing. Have you tried the duo?"
Trixie: "Yep. I have some at home."
NCL: "Good because that thing will clean anything. Especially mildew on your shower."
(How did she know I had mildew on my shower?)
Trixie: "Great. I'll keep that in mind."
NCL: "Cat Litter. The all natural kind. That's good. What kind of cat do you have?"
(Is this really happening?)
Trixie: "A rag doll."
NCL: "Never heard of that kind of cat. But you know, since you use this all natural litter, you can keep the littler box around for when you get pregnant."
Trixie: "That's great. Not planning on getting pregnant anytime soon, but yeah...that's good."
NCL: (holding up my book) "This a good book?"
Trixie: "Well, um...I don't know. I haven't read it yet."
NCL: "I guess that's why you're buying it then, huh?"
Trixie: "Yep."
NCL: "Hmmmmm. Nail polish remover. Pure acetone. That's not good for fake nails."
(I've now realized that she's going to make a comment about everything in my cart and am dreading what's coming next.)
Trixie: "Nope. Not good."
NCL: "Oh...I love these pearl tampons. They just glide in easier, you know?"
(OH. MY. GOD.)
Trixie: (nervous laughter)
I'm just glad I didn't have a cart full of condoms.
Posted by TheTrixie at 12:33 PM