“Hello, my name is Mr. Conversation. I realize you’re just here to have a quiet cup of coffee, but I noticed you’re reading today’s paper. Did you see the story on page six about the cat that was stuck in the mailbox? Hahahahahha, boy, that’s a classic. ”
“Uh, no, I haven’t gotten that far yet.”
“Oh. You should definitely check it out. Definitely. Anyhow, I’ll let you enjoy your read.”
“Thanks.”
Less than a minute goes by.
“Excuse me. Uh, hello?”
“Yes?”
“Sorry. Me again. I was just wondering what you’re drinking there.”
“It’s . . . coffee.”
“Coffee? Ha, yeah, that’s a stupid question, isn’t it? What are you drinking? Coffee. Duh. I can be so stupid sometimes. I meant to ask if that’s the Kona blend.”
“No, it’s just the house blend.”
“Oh, you should really try the Kona blend.”
“I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks. Now, if you’ll excuse me.”
“Oh, sure. Sorry. I tend to ramble.”
About a minute goes by.
“Do you put cream in it?”
“Excuse me?”
“In your coffee. Do you put cream in it?”
“Not usually, no.”
“Yeah, I like it black, too. Sometimes, I might put — hey, where are you going?”
“I need to get back to work.”
“Oh, sure. I understand. I used to work, too. But now I’m retired and crave human interaction.”
“Uh huh. Have a good day.”
“Hey, thanks. You finished with this paper?”
“All yours.”
” Great. Thanks. I just want to read about that cat again. Ha! Classic.”
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