Twitter is such a blessing and it never disappoints. Twitter is a treasure and today what I bring to you is a hilarious gem. A story which is a classic example of how one must choose their words wisely otherwise you can end up in a spot.
Twitter user, James Roberts, recounted his tale of how he accidentally ended up asking someone out (that too in a supermarket) even though he had something else in mind. Something completely different. When I read this story, I couldn’t contain my laughter and bet you won’t be able to too.
So let’s begin this unusual story!
1. The beginning!
So I just very accidentally asked someone out. >
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
2. So, we have met the girl in the story…
There’s a woman who works at the checkout at supermarket and we always have a chat while I’m packing away my groceries (see tweets passim).
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
3. A good laugh never hurt anyone!
Topic wise, our conversations aren’t that wide ranging (mainly grocery-related), but she’s funny and we have a laugh.
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
4. There, he’s made it clear…
To emphasise: It’s not like I make a beeline for her checkout. Contact is sporadic and by chance.
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
5. *signs up because free hot beverage = happiness*
Now for an important detail: this supermarket has a loyalty scheme and if you’re a member you can get a free hot beverage.
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
6. Of course with terms and condition
But you have to collect a cup as you buy your groceries. And sometimes they stop ‘serving’ after 7pm.
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
7. Â There comes the twist in the story!
Today, I was being served by this person and we had a laugh; and it was because we were chatting that I forgot to ask for my cup.
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
8. What did he say? To find out let’s scroll down!
I’d bagged my stuff and paid; and when I remembered the free beverage and realised it was after 7pm, I looked at this poor woman and said:
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
9. Oh no!
“Sorry if this is awkward, but is it too late to get a drink?”
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
10. Must have felt like an eternity!
And she looked at me for 9 hours, the awkwardness seeping into her soul. And the SECOND I realised what it *sounded like* I’d said >
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
11. Hahaha…sorry but it’s so funny!
> she smiled (a pity smile) and said, “I’m sorry, but I have a boyfriend.”
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
12. He didn’t even get his free cup!
And that’s why I am never speaking to anyone ever again.
THE END
— James Roberts (@jroberts332) July 24, 2017
I don’t know how this gentleman will face her but I want to thank him for making my day. I also hope he gets his free beverage, real soon!