(Library | Colorado, USA)
(The computers in the computer lab are all in use. There is a sign up station to get the next available computer.)
Customer: “I signed up, but it didn’t work.”
Me: “I see your name. You will get the next available computer.”
Customer: “Which one?”
Me: “It depends which other customer leaves first.”
Customer: “So, it’s random?”
Me: “No, it’s not random. You are in the queue to get the next available computer.”
Customer: “Why didn’t you just say that? It’s random.”
Me: “No, sir, it’s not random. You will–”
Customer: “Queue isn’t a regular English word. Just say it’s random.”
Me: “Sir, computer number 14 is ready for you.”
Customer: *muttering* “It’s random.”
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