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I Am Fascinated By Human Behavior


I went to a fast food restaurant a while back to get some dinner. After placing my order, I drove up to the pick-up window and handed the fellow at the register a twenty dollar bill. This was more than enough to cover the cost of the food. The employee took the money and worked the register for a second, and then, out of the blue, he suddenly recoiled in horror at something. It was really bizarre. He was visibly shaken, as if he had just seen something extremely scary, and he made no moves to hand over the change I was owed. Another worker, having observed this, came over to the register and made a quick assessment of the situation. After a few moments, she apologized for her co-worker (who had slinked away) and calmly handed me six dollars and sixty six cents in change.
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Rutterman · 46-50, M
@cloudi - I don't know. Never saw him there again. After that traumatic experience, I'm sure he wanted to get as far away as he could. Lol.
Magenta · F
Sara, no worries. :-)

Btw, the Handcuffs in question are on this page:
https://similarworlds.com/story?page=2&fid=9&tid=91487&sort=1&name=Health
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
Lol, yeah, it sure sounds like that! I'd ask what other "implements" were involved, but I think handcuffs gives me the general idea!
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Ah, Sara, I'd be happy if you joined us. Let's see if Ms. M feels the same way. 😉
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Sara, @Ms. M

Looks like things progressed quite nicely in my absence. 😊 💖
Cinnamon · 31-35, F
Oh I just got it after PoisonLace's comment and then reading it again twice! Must be bedtime!
Magenta · F
R - Indeed they did, but even better when you're here versus absent. ;-) 💋
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
@Moiselle.... Well I certainly don't want to interfere.
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
Why thank you, Ms M! That feels much better! ;-)
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Cheer001leader - No, I just think he had Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia--a fear of the number 666.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
M - No, ladies first. I always try to be a proper gentleman. 😇
Magenta · F
R - oh my! Mmmhm that is it...a little refined encasing a little untamed. 😊

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Livinkarma · 56-60, M
and the moral of the story is...?
Ynotjenn · F
I gotta pay better attention...
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Rootstoblossom - Lol.

I have to admit the evil meal leaves something to be desired. 😱

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PoisonLace · 41-45, F
Hmmm...he must be very superstitious, and believed it was a sign despite the fact that the register had only calculated the amount. I am a cashier at a fast food place, and don't recall ever having to give back that amount but have received it in stores before.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
M - An improper gentleman, perhaps? I like the sound of that. Suggests refinement with a touch of decadence.

Ynotjenn · F
Wait..
handcuffs?
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Ms. M - 😁
SW-User
I feel bad for him.
Maybe it was his first day and he got very nervous for whatever reason.
I'm glad you got your money without much trouble 🙂
Magenta · F
Too freaky? lol!

Interesting History? Hmm time for a bed time story? 🤓 ;-)
berangere · 80-89, F
It looks like an anxiety or panic attack to me,his co-workers know about it and have learned to handle it.
Picklebobble · 56-60, M
I wonder if you'd have seen the same expression if you'd said 'keep the change!'
Magenta · F
Oh indeed Mr. R, always fun with more! ;-)
Let me get the spritzer to cool off your fingers Sarah.
SW-User
I remember going to a fast food restaurant for lunch and overhearing a customer freaking out because he had to pay six dollars and sixty six cents for his stuff. So he added a $1.29 juicy juice to his order lol
Cheer001leader · 46-50, F
Wow How strange.. Did you ask what might have happened?
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Moiselle - I love a good bedtime story. I'm sure yours are the best. 😍
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
Okay you two... that's just about enough!! I scorched my fingers just opening up this page!! Plus, I'm feeling decidedly left out! 🙄
cloudi · 36-40, F
I think it must have been a scary coincidence with him with that 666 moment. Hm. Wonder what happened with him after that hehe
cloudi · 36-40, F
Rutterman! Is that even a word for real? LOL... I can't say that for sure! 😂
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
Heating up is okay...I can always shed layers to stay cool! ;-)
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Hahaha! I think he might need to be there almost as much as we do. 😆
Magenta · F
Quite welcome, Sarah! May heat up again though, lol.
berangere · 80-89, F
Picklebobble @ Yes! May be that was a ploy! When I was holidaying in Bali,they NEVER had any change so I usually let them keep the money although I suspected it was a ploy! And I have seen young men get on buses and hand a large bank note knowing the driver would not have any change and still let them have a free ride.
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
Handcuffs? Oooh, Danny... Seems there is stuff I don't know about you yet! Hahahahahaha!
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
"Just" handcuffs? Handcuffs can be quite a lot if used right. :-)
Radical · 31-35
I can't believe I just laughed at that.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Thanks, Niloofar. The other employee handled the situation quite well, I think.

I do feel a little bad for him. Don't know if it was his first day or not, but my impression was that he had a phobia about the number 666. He acted like he was scared out of his wits as soon as that number popped up on the register.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Always happy to help, cloudi. 🤓
Magenta · F
R - hmmm perhaps. But yours first. 😊
Magenta · F
Oui, A gentleman indeed. Proper? Not so sure, lol! ⚡ 💋
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
Haha, didn't see that one coming...
Magenta · F
R - *bursts out laughing* Hahah! 😝
cloudi · 36-40, F
OMG... There even a site for phobia yah... Things I just keep learning lol... Thanks, Rutterman! :)
Rootstoblossom · 46-50, F
The evil meal is more difficult to market than the happy meal
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Sara - Just handcuffs...for now. 😸
Enchanted · 56-60, F
Hmmm strange indeed!
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@CinnamonBunNy 😄
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Sara - Indeed. 😈
Magenta · F
Hide our handcuffs though. ;-) 😇

 
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