Friday, January 30, 2004

Why are these conversations so typical?
Chinese Restaurant: Hello?
Me: I’d like to place an order for delivery.
CR: Phone number?
Me: 496-8640.
CR: 496…
Me: 8640.
CR: 946…
Me: No, 496…
CR: 212-496…
Me: 8640.
CR: …
Me: 496-8640.
CR: 212-496…
Me: 8640.
CR: 8640.
Me: Right.
CR: (sounding annoyed) What you want?

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