November 15, 2004

I Have All Day

My phone bill was past due and I needed to change my service, so I had to visit the local telephone office. The line wasn't clearly formed, and there was an old man with a cane nearby me.

It was unclear as to who was next.

When we got to the front of the line, the man gestured to me and said, "After you."

I smiled at him and said, "No, please, after you. I have all day."

The old man said, "No. You go ahead. My doctor says I have at least six months."

Posted by john at November 15, 2004 06:22 PM
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