February 22, 2006

"It's a great day at Sterlent!"

The phone ladies (yes, always ladies) at my car loan company actually have to answer the phone that way. The first time I called, I thought I might have misheard. Next time, I thought maybe they were kidding.

Oh no, they're not. They must all go home at the end of the day and throw heavy objects around, grunting, until they feel normal again. And we wonder why folks from other countries stereotype American friendliness as insincere.

Can I help you? Or maybe gnaw off one of my own limbs and escape?

Have a great day! Bye now!

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