Thursday, December 1, 2016

Uh . . .


I was walking past Sprout Sandwich Shop in Kaimuki the other morning on my way back from the crack seed store. It was empty so I decided to pick up some lunch.  I ordered the Crater which is an over-the-top super ono BLT sandwich.  The cashier asked for my name. Some of you may know that I'll usually say "Sue" just because it's easier.

This time, because I was the only customer in there, I wasn't expecting her to ask, and I paused for a split second and ended up saying, "Uh, Sue." 

That "Uh" made me feel guilty.  I felt like because I said it, both the cashier and the other girl behind the counter knew that I was lying. 

And so I said, "Sorry, I lied. My name is Jalna. I just thought that 'Sue' would be easier for you."  They both laughed and said not to worry, that it happens all the time. 

The cashier then told me a story about a guy who gave her the name "Sean". She said to him, "Oh, I like that name. How do you spell it?" The guy replied, "Uhhhhh . . ."

10 comments:

Susan said...

I just love this post! (as I was reading, I smiled...giggled...laughed and laughed more) so real!

K and S said...

lol...did you like your sandwich?

Leslie's pics said...

Hahahahaa so funny!! Did I tell you Randy's "Rick" story? He couldn't use rick one time because he knew someone else in line!! ;)

Honolulu Aunty said...

Thas funny! Nowadays, when people ask for my name, I say, "Uh... Aunty." Since I am old enough to be their mother, they just nod and we are all okay.

Anonymous said...

j: you sooooo honest. You know my first name and I've had to spell it and sound it out my entire life....so unless it's something where they have to know I just use my nick name since I had since high school. ITA with using a fake name....these days with all these weird spellings just use a pseudo name.-N

Chet Colson said...

That's a great and funny story. Your intentions were good.

Erick said...

That's funny Sue.

jalna said...

LOL, Susan!

Shucks Kat . . . I shoulda took a picture of the sandwich. It was wonderful. I shared with Landon.

Funny, Les.

Hey I like that, Aunty.

For real yah, N.

Chet, I cracked up when the girl told me that "Sean" story.

Glad you liked it, Erick.

Kay said...

You know that if they asked me, it would be easy.

jalna said...

Hahahaha, Kay . . . next time I'll use your name.