Buying cigarettes becomes an interview now. I said to the salesgirl in back
of the counter, "I'd like a carton of cigarettes." She said, "There are so
many brands, what would you like?" I said, "Give me a carton of Brand X,
they're not doing too good." She said, "Soft pack or the crush-proof box?"
"Soft pack." "King size or regular?" "King size." "Filter tip or plain?"
"Filter tip." "Menthol or mint?" "Menthol." "Is this cash or credit?" I
said, "Forget it, I broke the habit!"
-- Bob Melvin