Quick Thinking

[rochedalescan]

TESCO EMPLOYEE

A man in a London Tesco tries to buy half a cauliflower. The very
young produce assistant tells him that they sell only whole cauliflowers. The
man persists and asks to see the manager. The boy says he'll ask his manager
about it.


Walking into the back room, the boy said to his manager 'Some prat
out there wants to buy half a cauliflower.' As he finished his sentence, he
turned to find the man standing right behind him, so he added, 'And this
gentleman has kindly offered to buy the other half.'


The manager approved the deal, and the man went on his way.


Later the manager said to the boy, 'I was impressed with the way you
got yourself out of that situation earlier. We like people who think on their
feet here. Where are you from, son?'

‘ Birmingham , Sir,' the boy replied.
' Well, why did you leave Birmingham ?' the manager asked.

The boy said, ' Sir, there's nothing but whores and footballers up
there.'' Really?' said the manager. 'My wife is from Birmingham .'

' You're kidding? ' replied the boy. ' Who did she play for?'