Little Johnny had just started working at a retail shop and was still learning how to deal with customers. One afternoon, his boss called him into the office after hearing what sounded like an argument. With a serious voice, the boss reminded Johnny, “I’ve always told you — the customer is always right. Do you understand?” Johnny quickly replied, “Yes, sir! The customer is always right.”
Curious and concerned, the boss continued, “Then why were you arguing with that customer?” Johnny looked calm and answered, “Because he kept saying I was right. I tried to tell him that he was the one who was right — just like you taught me.” The boss paused, slightly confused but also amused by Johnny’s literal honesty and effort to follow instructions.