Black Friday

Today was my first official day of work that I wasn't in training.  It also turned out that it was Black Friday.  I was a cashier, which I actually preferred because it requires little knowledge of where items are and you are constantly busy.  It should be noted that I wasn't supposed to work today.  I was asked to work and I said yes to experience Black Friday from the employee perspective.

The day was pretty standard but I want to include a conversation that I had with a customer.  It was hilarious at the time and I hope I do it justice.

My lane was empty and a guy was waiting behind another person in the lane next to mine so I invited him to come over.  This put him in a good mood and instantly made him my friend.  He came over with his DVD and $7 cash already in his hand.  The guy was probably in his fifties or sixties and was wearing a Navy Veteran jacket.  He had gray hair and was wearing a hat.  I will also tell you that he was black, not because I am racist but because it fits with my theory that black people are generally much cooler than white people at any age.

Anyway, I scanned the DVD and he was surprised that the price was lower than he expected. 

Guy: I guess I'm used to New York taxes.
Me: Really they are that bad?
Guy: Yeah they're terrible.
Me: The city or the state?
Guy: The city.
Me: Oh I really want to visit there.  Maybe live there for a while.
Guy: You gotta before you die.
Me: Yeah I want to. I don't know if I can afford those taxes though.
Guy: You need to get a rich momma.  Then she'll pay for you.  Haha.
Me: Haha. Yes that is something I need to look into.
Guy (Leans in): Sometimes they are a little (makes a gesture that they are fatter) but they are still rich. Haha.
Me: Haha thanks for the advice.
Guy: You seem like a nice guy so you'll probably get one easy.
Me: Ok good I think I have my future planned.

And then we said our goodbyes and parted ways.  The guy was hilarious and nice.  If only the lady who got mad because I didn't fold her clothes was more like him, then I would have had a perfect day.