Inspired by our trip to NY, here’s a new game you can play anytime you buy anything. The objective of the game is to have the last word when ending a transaction, with a secondary aim of scoring as many points as possible, with a point won each time either you or the shop person says something.
An example of how not to play… let’s say you’ve just handed over payment and been given a receipt:
- You: Thank you.
- Shop person: You’re welcome.
- (you leave the store)
You lose: you didn’t have the last word, and it’s a short exchange anyway. Let’s try again:
- You: Thank you.
- Shop person: You’re welcome.
- You: (smile expectantly)
- Shop person: Have a nice day.
- You: And you have a nice day too.
- Shop person: Why thanks.
- You: You’re welcome.
- (you leave the store)
Yes! You win, and you score 6 points. Good work.