Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way out of the Vestibule!

09 Sep 2005

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Every time I get cash at a Citibank ATM, I misread its farewell message as follows:

Thank you and goodbye. Especially goodbye.

Of course, it really says, "Especially thank you," but I never realize this until I'm already out the door, having obligated the uppity machine with a hasty departure.

Commerce Misunderstandings

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William Shunn

Hugo and Nebula Award nominee. Creator of Proper Manuscript Format, Spelling Bee Solver, Tylogram, and more. Banned in Canada.

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