PICK THE HANDICAPPED

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Handicap – Figuratively, any disadvantage that renders success more difficult. (Webster’s Dictionary)

Fry’s Markets hires a number of young people to work in their stores. Some of them, in fact many of them, are considered handicapped. However, not all of them, some are just your “everyday variety” teenager. I go to the market often and I have observed them going about their tasks. Help me choose the “handicapped” one.

Group One – Leans in on the counter as he/she slowly drops food into the bags. He rarely smiles, never speaks to you and frequently looks at his watch. He is often seen down some aisle talking to another teenage employee.

Group Two – Rarely speaks but always looks up and smiles. Bags everything according to food groups and quickly places them in your basket. If he can speak plainly he will ask if you would like assistance with your groceries. He never looks bored, never checks the time and says, “Thank you” as you start to leave.