No, that was about as witty as I can manage, and even nastier than usual.
Dragging a man’s lady into the fray isn’t fair, and I apologize for it.
I was ticked because I’ve had some crummy jobs in my life, retail, bartending, washing cars, and there were times when I could barely keep from maiming someone.
You strike me as a lot better-natured guy than some of the hardcases I had in mind, and yet (figuratively) I took a swing at you.
Listen, it’s the holidays, and I’d rather end this wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas. Next time I’m out and the man wants to check my receipt, I’ll slip him a real $10 and tell him it was the idea of a friend of mine.
You hang in there, friend, hey?
Apology accepted..
Merry Christmas to you as well....
BTW, I have held those jobs as well at one time...I haven’t always worn a blue dinner jacket with an ascott while stranded on an island...
I like the idea of the $10, but give it to a worthwhile charity, there’s a lot of people who don’t have a job that are desperate and need the help...
Again, Merry Christmas!