Most of the customers I deal with when I work at the bookstore are nice, they're intelligent, and fun to help. You notice, I said most. The following quotes are not made up - people actually said them to me. People are fun, yes they are.
Can I check this book out?
There’s a new movie out, “Pride and Prejudice”, was that a book first?
Where’s the non-fiction? When I explain that most of the store is non-fiction and inquire what they’re looking for; I’m frequently given a blank stare. Today, after my explanation, a woman said, “Just point me in the right direction”.
Are all the Dummy’s books together? And/or “Where are the Dummy’s books”.
My daughter told me to buy a book; do you know which one it is?
Will you turn down the music; I’m trying to read?
Are they (the books) arranged by title?
Are the books arranged alphabetically?
How are the books arranged?
I can’t believe you know who wrote that.
Can I check this book out?
There’s a new movie out, “Pride and Prejudice”, was that a book first?
Where’s the non-fiction? When I explain that most of the store is non-fiction and inquire what they’re looking for; I’m frequently given a blank stare. Today, after my explanation, a woman said, “Just point me in the right direction”.
Are all the Dummy’s books together? And/or “Where are the Dummy’s books”.
My daughter told me to buy a book; do you know which one it is?
Will you turn down the music; I’m trying to read?
Are they (the books) arranged by title?
Are the books arranged alphabetically?
How are the books arranged?
I can’t believe you know who wrote that.
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How about, "Have you ever heard of Stephen King?"
Yes, Mrs. G, that's a good one. Also, Where do you keep Stephen King.
Thanks, Carrie
HAHAHA--I always thought working in a bookstore would be such a fun job and I still do!
Whoa!
On the other hand, I think I've asked some loopy questions in bookstores.
One thing that always startles me is that the staff doesn't seem to know what's been reviewed recently in the Times. (I live in NY, so the Times is my frame of reference.) I would think that the bookstore management would be on top of that, because if something gets a good review, people are going to trot in looking for it...right?
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