Why bother?

All I wanted was a stupid fondue pot. They had one on display, price tag neatly hanging down. The shelves were bare, so I opted for just a fuel container & the gel fuel instead. I'll just borrow my sister's & try to polish it so it looks acceptable to bring to a social event. (Even though I want my own.)

When I stood in line to pay, the cashier asked me, "Did you find everything okay, ma'am?" I answered her honestly and said, "Actually, no, I didn't. You were out of what I wanted, and I couldn't find the item."

No response from Ms. Cashier. No "Oh, I'm sorry - let me check in the back." No "Hmm, what was the item? We'll have to re-order it." Nothing at all. Not even an sympathetic glance.

Why bother training someone to ask an automatic question if you don't train him/her in how to handle a few likely responses? It's not the first time I've been asked that question, and usually I just ignore it and lie, even if I really wanted Gain liquid laundry detergent so I could use my $1 coupon and they only had powder Gain laundry detergent. It's just easier to nod and pretend like I found exactly what I came to buy.

Why waste the oxygen to ask the question if you don't care? Save your breath.

It's almost like the people who stand in line at a busy Starbucks to order a sugar-free, decaf, non-fat latte. I mean, come on. Why bother?