The 7-eleven Skirmish

So hubbie has been rather sick over the last few days and finally was able to get up and work yesterday. He was tired, grumpy and not in the mood for a wise ass punk manning the cashier's counter when he went in 7-eleven for a soda. Evidently, the young smarty pants was making comments about each customer in the long line.

When husband's turn came up, the initial hasty debit card swipe revealed "insufficient funds" for the $3 something purchase. The kid says, "Oh yeah, try it again in a few seconds and I'm sure you'll have money magically appear that wasn't there before."

Good thing husband knew he was right about it being a bunk swipe, because he completely freaked out. "Ring up my f@#*! drink and keep your f@#*! mouth shut about the people in line. How the f@#! would you feel if I really didn't have funds to cover $3? Close your punk ass mouth and do your job!!!!!"

Reportedly, the entire line fell silent. As the second (and successful) card swipe occurred, the cashier formed a silent "o" shape with his mouth, speechless for the first time on duty that day.

Now under normal circumstances, I would think "HELLO, bit of an over reaction--not the high road here." But this kid deserved it and husband could have saved his life. There are some crazy folks out there, and you never know when you can set someone off. Take the hit kid, and wise up to your cheekiness. In the meantime, I know that 7-eleven will always offer excitement and the unknown...a sure source for one of a kind people.