Women walks in to ABC Optical asking about ready-made readers. She is looking to buy (but actually just inquiring about) some readers because she is at work and needs to see.

So it begins ...

Lady: Where are your reading glasses? You know ... the ones that you could try on and see.

Opti: Okay. You are looking for some of our ready-made readers.

Lady: yea, those

Opti: Do you know the strength you normally use?

Lady: No

Opti: Do you have a copy of your previous prescription?

Lady: No

Opti: So, we need to schedule you for an exam so that we can get a prescription for you.

Lady: I don't need an exam. I just want to see.

Opti: I would be more than happy to assist you but if you don't know your strength and you don't have a prescription, I wouldn't be able to assist you.

Lady: sigh

Opti: Perhaps, may I ask you a question that would help me figure this out. Please take no offense.

Lady: sure

Opti: How old are you?

Lady: Why?

Opti: (figuring out the best way to explain) Because, knowing your age will help me figure out the strength and power of the lenses that would help you see best.

Lady: never answers. just stares

Opti: Ms

Lady: I just want to see. (walks off) I have glasses at my desk at work perhaps you can get it from those.

Opti: (thinking ... wow ... you could have lead with that ... and you would've had glasses by now)


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