While out shopping for hair clips today to give to friends on our trip back to California in a week….

Me: Can I see that one with the many many colored (fake) gemstones?

Salesgirl #1: This one? It’s 250,000 VND (~15 USD).

Me: Really? That’s too expensive.

Salesgirl #1: Because there are many stones.

Me: Oh, ok. I see. Well, I don’t want to spend so much money on a hair clip.

Salesgirl #2 jumps out of nowhere and sticks her face in mine: It’s not expensive! It’s got many many stones.

If it weren’t for Salesgirl #1 who I like because she gave Stephen a free rubber wristband, is never pushy, and only suggests certain clips that she thinks suit me, I wouldn’t have bought anything at all today.

Listen, Salesgirl #2. Here’s a tip.

DO NOT CONTRADICT YOUR CUSTOMERS.

If I say it’s expensive, it’s expensive and don’t argue with me about it.

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