Let us suppose (for the sake of argument) that you have just had a nice supper at a sit-down restaurant. You are just leaving and one of their helpers holds the door open and says:
"Thank you for coming. Have a nice night."
The usual response is something like "Thanks, you too."
Oh, that's sweet. But it's really boring.
Here is just one way to spice it up- respond with "Thank you. Uh, Sorry about the mess." The poor man will be flabbergasted. When he asks, "what mess?" just answer "You'll see."
The trick is to be very vague. Don't give any details like in the bathroom, underneath my table, in my napkin, on the floor etc. Leave it completely open to his imagination. He may even abandon his post at the door and go looking for this elusive mess. It's pretty ironical, because he's the only mess you've left.
Try it. They love it.
Beerbohm
6 years ago
Never done it, but I should. *evil laugh*
ReplyDeleteHow could you possibly keep a straight face, or even keep the redness from flooding your cheeks while saying this to someone, knowing the inevitable reaction? I think I would burst out in laughter before I said anything at all.
ReplyDeleteOooookay, seeing as how I *do* work at a restaurant and sometimes I *am* the one to open the door for people, I'd say that yes, you would indeed have the person stumped. Now I know your plan, however, so if you ever do that at my restaurant, I wouldn't panic. *grins* It would shake things up for sure, though. A difference from the usual plain "Thanks." that we always get. ;)
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