Back when everyone wrote a paper check I worked at a local department/grocery store and part of my job was to be a back up cashier when they needed extra help at the registers. The policy of the store was that when someone wrote a paper check the cashier needed to check their ID and get the DL# off the ID instead of the check. One night I was called up to help at the register and the first customer handed me a check but not her ID, I told her I needed to see her ID to get the DL# and she snapped, “It’s on the check.” Just as I thought I was going to have a fight on my hands I got an idea and I told her, “You know, that’s just what someone would say if they stole your checkbook and didn’t want me to check their ID.” The woman gave me a shocked look as she considered what I’d just told her and then she couldn’t hand me her ID fast enough. Seeing the whole situation as security measure for her money made all the difference in the world. Not only that, I realized that the customer behind her must have heard what I was saying because they got their ID out and ready for their turn.
Cornelius Noodleman over 3 years ago
And no snow shoveling!
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Yes!! Enjoy being in the Goldilocks distance from the sun!
Though with climate change that niche could be made irrelevant!
The Reader Premium Member over 3 years ago
Always good to have a therapy troll!
cubswin2016 over 3 years ago
What a difference a change of perspective can make.
descabro over 3 years ago
Their reaction could have gone either way.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
I love the smile of a job well done on Irwin’s face!
david_42 over 3 years ago
Our summer weather is generally very nice IF you stay in the shade.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Noah? How long can you tread water?
chris_o42 over 3 years ago
So look on the bright side of life…
patlaborvi over 3 years ago
Back when everyone wrote a paper check I worked at a local department/grocery store and part of my job was to be a back up cashier when they needed extra help at the registers. The policy of the store was that when someone wrote a paper check the cashier needed to check their ID and get the DL# off the ID instead of the check. One night I was called up to help at the register and the first customer handed me a check but not her ID, I told her I needed to see her ID to get the DL# and she snapped, “It’s on the check.” Just as I thought I was going to have a fight on my hands I got an idea and I told her, “You know, that’s just what someone would say if they stole your checkbook and didn’t want me to check their ID.” The woman gave me a shocked look as she considered what I’d just told her and then she couldn’t hand me her ID fast enough. Seeing the whole situation as security measure for her money made all the difference in the world. Not only that, I realized that the customer behind her must have heard what I was saying because they got their ID out and ready for their turn.
karmakat01 over 3 years ago
great way to turn it around for sure.
Cathy P. over 3 years ago
Since I have some problems, it always come out “show snoveling.” Sometimes I dine at “Led Robster.” And no, I’m not kin to jasonsnakelover.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
And he’s the one with a fur coat.
corpcasselbury over 3 years ago
Wow! Irwin really put things in perspective.
WentHulk over 3 years ago
Good point about the positivity.
jrbaskind over 3 years ago
Amazing how the whole day improves with a change of perspective!
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
It’s all in your point of view, hmm?
Actually, no. Hot is hot. But a positive attitude does help in coping with the heat….