Originally Posted by markle

In WH Smith yesterday morning, before an early flight, when an older gentleman (50s?) walks up to the empty counter.

The sole member of staff asks him if he could please use one of the self-service checkouts

"NO. I WANT TO BE SERVED HERE. I DON'T WANT TO USE A MACHINE"
"It's OK sir, I'll show you how to use it"
"IT'S A POINT OF PRINCIPLE, I WONT USE A MACHINE. I DEMAND TO BE SERVED HERE."
The member of staff takes his items and starts scanning them on the self checkout for him
"DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH BONUS YOUR BOSS MAKES BECAUSE HE DOESN'T EMPLOY ENOUGH PEOPLE??"

Felt quite sorry for the poor employee.