I was at work...with no friggin' voice.
Its been... Okay its been my own personal Hell not being able to speak, I'll admit it. Especially when I work in a field where all I do is answer questions.
Good part is most people have been very pleasant and sympathetic to my pathetic state today. And some have foolishly asked me "Oh? You lost your voice? How?" Then patiently wait for me to explain while I squeak and whistle out an answer. At least they were being concerned.
And then there's the douche bags.
First one came in with his girlfriend. Usually when people arrive I greet with a audible 'Hello! How can I help you?" To get someones attention but my voice wouldn't even carry past the front desk that day. So instead I stood, waved my arms, and squeaked out "Hello". That brought them over close enough so I could talk to them. I Go through my shpeal, voice weak and cracking.
The girlfriend asked 'Oh, do you have laryngitis?"
I said "Unfortunately yes. Today I lost my voice." Then move on with the conversation.
Then suddenly, Douche bag piped up with "You know, we ALMOST walked past you today. You really should be more forward about greeting people. I don't know why you didn't shout "Hey Hello! How can I help you!" When we came in"
...He wasn't joking. I
think both me and his Girlfriend gave him the same look. I really couldn't justify that statement with a response that didn't involve me flipping him the bird. So I just smiled and waved them in.
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