Wednesday, November 12, 2008

So I'm thinking it was a wrong number?

Setting: the bookstore where I work, 3:36pm


The phone rings.

Me: "Hello! R&M Bookstore!" 
Caller: "..." 
Me: "Hello?" 
Caller: "You speak Russian?" 
Me: "Um..no...I'm sorry." 
Russian Lady: "You have translator?" 
Me: "Um..no. We're a bookstore." 
Russian Lady: "Oh, ok..." 
Lengthy pause. I debate my options.
Me: "Can I...help you find a book?" 
Russian Lady: "No!" 
Me: "..."
Russian Lady: "Ok, I go back now."
Me: "Ok! Well...bye then!" 
Russian Lady: "Bye!"

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