Quick Thinking

[AllanandJackie]

A man is in Tesco trying to buy half a cauliflower, but the young produce assistant tells him they sell only whole cauliflowers.

The man persists and asks to see the manager so the boy says he'll ask. Walking into the back room, the boy said to his manager:

'Some prat out there wants to buy half a cauliflower.' As he finished his sentence, he turned to find the man standing right behind him, so he added 'And this gentleman has kindly offered to buy the other half.'

The manager approved the deal, and the man went on his way. Later the manager said to the boy, 'I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of that situation. We like people who think on their feet here. Where are you from, son?'

'Cardiff, sir,' the boy replied.

'Well, why did you leave Cardiff ?' the manager asked.

'Sir, there's nothing but whores and rugby players down there' he said.

'Really?' said the manager 'My wife is from Cardiff .'

'You're kidding?' replied the boy. 'Who'd she play for?