Yesterday, I talked about the older woman in the mall with dagger eyes for me. Tonight, I encountered her polar opposite. As I was getting ready to leave work, we had a client (~65ish) at the window waiting to check out. I told her that Jackie was putting in charges and getting her meds together...well, her poodle's meds together. Then she stopped me.
"I have to ask. I've seen a lot of young guys with their ears like yours and I've been curious. Are those just post earrings like mine...or...?"
"No, they actually go all the way through. It's a slow process of stretching the piercing to accommodate larger jewelry."
She didn't quite seem to understand, so I told her I could take it out if she wanted me to. She said that was fine, so I did. I'm always a little hesitant because I know it does bother some people to see a stretched piercing sans jewelry. But a look of understanding came across her face and, even though I was off the clock, I stood and had a 10 minute conversation with her about the process. She was genuinely interested, didn't judge, and offered her own thoughts. It was amazing. She was so kind. I wish everyone could meet her. She was a true Southern Lady.
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