There is a holiday book drive going on right now at my place of employment. We all ask customers while they are checking out if they would like to buy a children's book to donate. Sometimes we get a book or two. Sometimes we get a no. And sometimes, we get a story. I used to think the stories were annoying, but now I see them as hilarious. Are these people trying to make up an excuse for why they aren't buying a book for a kid? Are they just trying to make similar conversation by bringing up where they have done some good?

Some responses to "Would you like to buy a book to donate to 'children's book fund' drive today?"

Actually, I'm donating with my book club to two different places and reading to them. You can donate books or little incentives to get them to want to read. These kids are just not doing well....
(Uh, huh...)

Well, I just served dinner to 170 homeless people.
(I barely see the connection here...)

No, but I'll take on of those books for another donation I need to buy for.
(Great, I guess.... but what?!)

Where's the kid's book I just bought?
(You donated it. It's in the donation box, not your bag.)

I hate children.
(No, joke. His wife hit him.)

No... Do I need to make a up story for why I'm not donating? Because I was going to tell you that I saved someone from the ocean.
(Favorite customer EVER!)

2 comments

1. LiLu on November 24, 2009 4:53 PM

   I couldn't even be mad at that last one. HILARIOUS.

    
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