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Quick On Your Feet, by Doug Bartlett

3/4/2020

 
Mike was a probationary employee at the local grocery store. It was a competitive place to work and he knew that by the end of the week there would be a reduction in the workforce. He hoped he would still be around. He needed this job badly and couldn’t afford to lose it.
A woman walked up to him and asked,” Excuse me, but would it be possible for me to buy one-half of a head of lettuce?”
“I’m not sure,” Mike responded,”Let me check with the boss.”
He walked to the back of the store, entered the storeroom and told his boss, “ You’re not going to believe this but some crazy old woman wants to buy one-half of a head of lettuce.”
The expression on the boss’s face told Mike something was terribly wrong. He slowly turned around to see that the woman had followed him and heard everything.
He immediately knew his job was in serious jeopardy and with a vision of seeing his last paycheck flying away, he continued,”and Boss this nice, young lady wants to buy the other half.”
Sue Clayton
3/4/2020 08:16:06 am

If only I could be so quick thinking when I put my foot in it. Enjoyed the story.

Doug
3/4/2020 08:48:22 am

Thank you Sue. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Mary Wallace
3/4/2020 11:08:24 am

Well done Doug.

Doug
4/4/2020 04:01:05 am

Thanks Mary. I appreciate it. Be safe.


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Jim link
3/4/2020 03:58:56 pm

Quick on his feet, indeed!!
Nice one!
Jim

Doug
4/4/2020 04:07:44 am

Thanks Jim. Maybe not as tricky as Gordon’s.

Mike B
3/4/2020 06:18:31 pm

Good job Doug!!! Yes, that was me many moons ago, when I was quicker on my feet. Lol!!

Doug
4/4/2020 04:12:24 am

Thanks Mike. I think we were all quicker many moons ago

stella gaucher murovic
4/4/2020 12:05:18 am

oh what a clever guy - he'll soon be the manager,
thx for the chuckle - needed that.

Doug
4/4/2020 05:04:17 am

Thank you Stella. Glad I could put a smile on your face.

Mike U
4/4/2020 12:19:49 am

Great job Doug!

Doug
4/4/2020 04:54:31 am

Thanks mike. I appreciate the comment.


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