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Summary

A customer's humorous account of buying a gel pen from a shopkeeper who insists on multiple writing tests, leading to an unexpected request to write a short story.

Abstract

The narrative begins with a simple request for a gel pen, which turns into a comical exchange between the customer and the shopkeeper. As time passes, the shopkeeper forgets the initial request and presents a different pen, only to correct his mistake after a gentle reminder from the customer. The shopkeeper then enthusiastically requests the customer to write multiple times with the correct pen, initially accepting a brief test but then humorously asking for more elaborate writing, culminating in a request for a short story. The customer, amused and slightly exasperated, complies with the shopkeeper's unusual sales technique, expressing gratitude for the pen and the unique shopping experience.

Opinions

  • The shopkeeper's behavior is perceived as endearing and humorous, despite the inconvenience caused to the customer.
  • The customer finds the situation amusing, as evidenced by the playful dialogue and the shopkeeper's repeated requests to "write more."
  • The customer's patience and good humor suggest that they appreciate the personal touch and attention to detail provided by the shopkeeper, even if it is somewhat excessive.
  • The shopkeeper's genuine enthusiasm for the pen and his desire for the customer to fully experience its quality before purchasing indicates a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • The customer's final remark, "Thanks for the shop keeper bro :)" implies a sense of camaraderie and appreciation for the unexpected interaction.

HUMOR

To Buy A Pen

He made me write a short story

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“Hey, I need a gel pen.”

“Sure”

Time passes, meanwhile, other customers came and bought other stuff. While I stood there contemplating impatience. (Good for other customers)

“What you want again?”

“Pen.”

“Pen, Yeah, I know.”

“Gel pen.”

“Yeah sure. Here it is. This is a new pen. And I love it too. Please write it and test it on this paper.”

“Oh, okay. Well, but this is not gel pen.”

“Shit, sorry. My mistake. Here is your gel pen.”

“Okay, thanks. How much?.”

“Please write it and test on this paper again. I am sure you will love this.”

“Ahh..Okay. What should I write?”

“Anything.”

“Okay. Here it is.”

“I meant to write anything, not to write “Anything”. Write some more, please. Haha…”

“Okay done.”

“How is it?”

“It’s fine.”

“Please write some more. It’s very good actually. I liked it.”

“Hmm Okay. It is good. Thank You.”

“Just write more.”

“You want me to write a short story or what for buying this pen?”

Thanks for the shop keeper bro :)

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