A young man moves from a rural area to a big city. He goes into an upscale men's store to apply for a job.
First Impressions and Doubts
The owner looks at the country hick and tells him that the store's clientele are used to a certain style and expect quality. He asks the young man if he's sure he can handle a sales job in a high-class establishment.
The young man says, "Well, I was the best salesman at Joe's Clothing and Fish Bait Store for the past two years. I reckon I can handle this place."
Trial Basis and the Ugly Jacket
The owner is skeptical but thinks it would be nice to have a relaxing lunch for once, so he tells the young man he can work on a trial basis. The owner says he accidentally bought a sports jacket with several loud colors. If the young man can sell that jacket, he will have a full-time job.
The Aftermath of the Sale
The owner has a relaxing lunch with a glass of scotch. A couple of hours later, he returns to his store. The young man has a huge smile on his face but looks like he has been in a vicious fight.
The owner asks, "What happened?"
The young man says, "I sold that ugly jacket like you asked."
The owner then asks, "Did the buyer try to return it and fight you?"
"No," says the young man. "He was nice and peaceful, but his seeing-eye(guide) dog sure did put up a fight.
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