What an Ass.....

From my little office at the back of the dispensary, I can see customers coming in and out of the shop, and I sometimes listen in to their conversations, just to ensure they're getting the best advice.

Yesterday, I noticed a woman trot in, pulling a little kid of about four years old behind her. She asked for Solpadeine Max (a combination of paracetamol and codeine) which has to be used carefully, as it's pretty addictive.

To my horror, the counter assistant, Jen, looked at the little girl, and asked "Is this a junkie you're with?" I got up from my desk, ready to go through to the front shop and apologise profusely for J's rudeness, when I noticed that the child was carrying a stuffed toy.

Amazingly, asking "Is this a DONKEY you're with?" isn't a sackable offence!