After my wife retired, she and her friend Gretchen decided to learn how to machine quilts.
I took my wife to a quilting class in Cold Spring Harbor every Thursday for one month during the fall. We didn’t carpool with Gretchen, since we traveled from opposite directions.
The classes started at 10 am and ended at 1pm.. So I had 2 ½ hours to socialize at the local coffee shop.located nearby, where I met a college Sociology professor named Walter. We became friends. We usually talked during the time I was there. He spent the rest of Thursday writing a book and creating lesson plans for his classes.
One Thursday morning, Walt assured me that “This morning will be Memorable.”
“A young lady came into the shop yesterday looking for a full time job,” Walter Told me. “She briefly talked to the manager. She gave him her resume and he told her to return today at 11am. There seemed to be a synergy between them. I have a feeling we’ll be treated to a very interesting morning,” he said with excitement.
He nudged me and nodded towards the door. She must’ve been in the early 20’s with long black hair, short in stature with rosey cheeks. She wore a dress and white converse sneakers. I thought that was the memorable part. Boy was I in for a surprise.
She was early. After buying a drink she sat at an empty table waiting to be interviewed.
After her first sip, the manager appeared and sat next to her. He was nervous; she was not.
Since they were sitting at the table next to ours, we were privy to their conversation.
It went something like this: “I like that you had two years of community college, know the job you want since you read The Barista Book and want to make new friends. I believe we’ll work well together.” She quickly and shamelessly replied, “ Yes we will!” “ You will have a rewarding future here. “I am sure you will too!” she replied.
“You are hired and will start training Monday at 9 am. It will be an eight hour day.” “ I’ll be here early.” She said
Seriously, he asked, “ Have you ever flirted with a guy this way before?” “No, never!” She remorsefully responded. He added that, “ I never went on a date with a woman I really liked before. Would you like to go to lunch with me today?” “ I’d be honored. So yes!”
As they got up to leave he said, “I’ll give you a raise since you are very experienced!”
They both laughed hysterically.
Walt and I were dumbfounded. It was memorable, for sure!
So I talk a lot… 