British Expats - Quick thinking (just received)

A man in London walked into the produce section of his local Tesco's

supermarket, and asked to buy half a head of lettuce.

The boy working in that department told him that they only sold whole

heads of lettuce. The man was insistent that the boy ask his manager about the matter. Walking into

the back room, the boy said to the manager, "some old b****rd wants to

buy half a head of lettuce".

As he finished his sentence, he turned to find the man standing right

behind him, so he quickly added, "and This gentleman kindly offered to

buy the other half." The manager approved the deal, and the man went

on his way.

Later the manager said to the boy, "I was impressed with the way you got

yourself out of that situation Earlier. We like people who can think on

their feet here. "Where are you from son?"

" New Zealand , sir" the boy replied.

"Well, why did you leave New Zealand ?" the manager asked.

The boy said, "Sir, there's nothing but whores and rugby players there."

"Is that right?" replied the manager.

"My wife is from New Zealand !"

"Really??" replied the boy. "Who'd she play for?"