Friday, February 8, 2008

Why I Outta....

Yesterday after work, I had one mission in mind: jeans shopping. I left work at about 4:30 and headed to my favorite place to shop for jeans, The Buckle. Please remind me next time I go there that the sales associates are nice not because God gave them the genetic blessing of compassion...no, they are nice because if they sell you pricey jeans, they get a sweet little commission. Jerks. Here's what happened.

Katy enters The Buckle and is greeted by an associate. Katy wanders to the sale rack and hears a soothing, low voice at the back of the store.

George: Is there something I can help you find?

Katy: No thanks, I'm just (katy turns and sees the handsome man attached to the voice)...actually, maybe you can help me with some jeans.

George: I'd be happy to. Do you know what kind you want?

Katy: Well, I have a card from the last time I was in here. It has the type of jeans I buy on it.

George: Look at you. I'm so impressed!

(Katy giggles)

George: Okay, I'll grab a few for you and put them in a dressing room while you look around.

Katy: Sounds awesome. Thanks.

(A few minutes later...)

George: So, you're havin a good day aren't you?

Katy: Why, do I look like I'm having a good day?

George: I can tell these things.

(Katy Giggles)

Katy: Yeah, it's a good day.

George: So, what do you do?

Katy: Work and go to school.

George: Awesome. Hey, I love your bag.

Katy: Thanks! I got it at Old Navy about 2 years ago. My sister is always trying to get me to carry expensive bags, but I always go back to what's comfortable.

George: I hear ya. Me too.

(The conversation continues light heartedly until Katy informs George that she is ready to try on her clothes. George escorts her to the dressing room.)

George: I'm looking forward to seeing those jeans on you.

(Katy giggles)

George (while Katy is trying on clothes): So...uh, you got any plans for Valentine's Day?

Katy's inner monologue: omigosh! He's totally gonna ask for my number. He thinks I'm cute. omigosh! What is it with me lately? Guys are all over me! I'm awesome!

Katy: nah, not this year.

George: Hmmmm....well that's no good. We'll have to do something about that.

(Katy giggles)

Katy: Will we?

After trying on three pairs of jeans and three shirts, Katy makes her selections and hands them to George.

George: I'll see you at the register.

Katy: Okay

(At the register)

George: I went ahead and punched a few extra amounts on your card, so you can get the discount.

Katy: Wow! Thanks.

George: I'll just need your address.

Katy tells him her address.

George: Are those the apartments by Target?

Katy: Yeah.

George: With the big bathtubs?

Katy: Oh yeah.

George: I live in one of the sister complexes. That's so crazy!

Katy starts imagining their wedding.

George: I just need your driver's license

Katy hands George her driver's license

George: NO WAY!!!! We have the exact same birthday! Same month! Same year! Same day!

Katy starts naming their future children in her mind.

George: Now I have such an awesome story to tell my wife tonight!!!

Aaaaaaaand scene....

6 comments:

connie said...

Did that REALLY happen? No way!

Decktout: Housewares & Decor said...

Return every pair of jeans you bought. Actually, pee on them, let them dry, and return them complaining of a "funky smell".

I hate salesmen.

Eric said...

Thanks for the great story! Very entertaining. Probably not so much for you though. Oh well...at least you got a discount.

Anonymous said...

Great story Katy. Doesn't matter if it was real or not. It SEEMS real.

Kerri said...

Ah. What is sincerity anyway? If it manufactured up a discount for you, why complain?

Dukes Pokes said...

I'm your not offended but that story really made my day. After dealing with a coworker who was a few fries short of a Happy Meal today that was just what I needed.
Sorry it didn't turn out so well for you.