Actual Conversation
I know I shouldn't blog about my work and I won't tell you what my work actually is except that it isn't in Pittsburgh anymore and I stand up a lot and get my arms dirty. That said, I will willfully recount an actual phone conversation in the 212 area code with noun and place substitutions.
Me: Hi!
Caller: Hi! I'm calling from St. Louis and I was wondering if I could order a delivery?
Me: In new york?
Caller: Yes. Can you deliver three petit fours to the east village today?
Me: Well, we're not taking any more delivery orders today, and there's a $30 delivery charge.
Caller: But it's my friend's birthday and it's like three blocks away!
Me: I'm sorry, but we're already booked for deliveries.
Caller: But it's IN the east village!
Me: Do you have someone who could pick them up for you?
Caller: That would spoil the surprise and I'm in St. Louis!
Me: I'm sorry, we really can't.
Caller: Please!? You're so close!
Me: Nope.
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