I work in a second hand bookstore. We sell lots of things. Stamps and cards and earrings and chocolate and stuff as well as the books.
Bug Lady just came in. She looks a lot like a bug, which is why I call her Bug Lady (clever)
She comes in nearly every Monday to ask for $2 worth of 50c coins. She then comes in on Wednesday or Thursday to post letters or parcels. This is how that transaction plays out.
Bug Lady: can you mail this for me?
Me: Yep, I'll pop it in our mail bag.
Bug Lady: How long will it take?
Me: According to Australia post it will take about two working days.
Bug Lady: Are you sure?
Me: Yep.
Bug Lady: Are you completely sure?
Me: I can only go by what Australia Post say on their website, and that's how long they say it will take.
Bug Lady: So two days?
Me: As far as I know. I can't predict the exact amount of time.
Bug Lady: Hmmm. *looks worried*
There's nothing wrong with this conversation - except that it happens every week.
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