Accused of Seduction, I Turned the Tables
The smoothie shop was a whirlwind of activity during the lunch rush when a customer's call shattered my focus.
"Is this the manager?" a sharp voice demanded. "I ordered a smoothie with just a touch of sugar. Why is it so sweet?"
I checked her order and explained calmly, "Miss, Chocolate Bliss has a naturally sweet base."
Not long after, she called again. "I asked for five ice cubes. Why are there only four?"
Swamped and barely keeping up, I apologized and moved on.
Before I could catch my breath, the phone rang once more. "I requested the guy in the black shirt to deliver my order. Why did a girl show up?"
Suppressing my irritation, I clarified, "Miss, we handle the drinks; deliveries are managed by couriers."
Finally, the calls stopped.
But as the rush subsided, the headquarters called, telling me that a customer had lodged a complaint, accusing me of seducing her boyfriend.