Speed Bump by Dave Coverly for August 03, 2023

Why can’t you leave without buying something ?

Now THAT is oversocialized.

Oh, look! I forgot my wallet!

This is actually very relatable

The sheep in the cabinet are a nice touch.

You wandered in, you know the rules

You gotta be you. If you’re not interested, you’re not interested. Say, “Thank you”, or, “Have a great day”, and walk out.

I especially feel like a vip when the owner follows me around the shop, because, well, you can guess why.

Ima no understanda thisa cartoona? Momma Mia!

I’d probably want to buy the frog mug on the far left.

I find it very easy to leave without buying anything, even if I’m the only one in there. The smaller the shop, the less time it takes me to decide there’s nothing there I want.

Unless it’s a used book store. But there are fewer and fewer of those around.

If it’s San Francisco just take something and walk out.

Yeah, been there done that :-D

Just pretend you’re a tourist. The shop keeper will expect it.

Junk stores….

My son, the least Japanese-looking person you’d ever meet, speaks fluent Japanese. He was once browsing in a Tokyo shop and overheard the two sales clerks use the word “handsome.” He happened to be the only man in the shop at the time. Because business was slow, the women were drinking tea while they chatted. He walked up to them and asked them in Japanese if they were talking about him. He said they were so surprised, they spewed their tea.

Rules, rules, rules. And most of them aren’t even written down somewhere. Still you will soon be punched into pulp if you don’t obey.

I feel this every time!

Been there…

Rte 4

I like the three sheep in the display case.