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The original was posted on /r/talesfromretail by /u/Mid_Night_Rose on 2024-10-28 16:51:20+00:00.
Last season, I was working at a little winter gear shop in a ski town, one of those places where everything from snowboards to mittens is stacked to the ceiling. One snowy Saturday, a couple came in with their two kids. The kids went straight for the helmets and ski boots, eagerly pulling their parents around, begging to try on every single item. While the mom was distracted, the dad came up to me, casting a quick look over his shoulder. With a grin, he whispered, “Don’t let my wife see, I’ve been eyeing this hat for weeks.” He slipped me €30, and I rang him up, casually chatting about the powder forecast as I tucked the beanie into his bag. Just as he finished, his wife approached, wrangling the kids. She made her way over to the same rack of hats and leaned over the counter with a knowing smile. “Don’t let my husband see, but he’s been needing this hat.” She handed me the cash, winked, and went back to gathering up their gear. They left with a little secret smile on each of their faces and I knew they’d just bought each other the same hat!