Is it only my store, or is this the universal question among courtesy clerks as soon as they see another CC walk in to start their shift? I mean, it was like clockwork. Long after I migrated away from front end to work another department, the frequency of the question lessened, but on occasion, one of them still sneaks it in there when I least expect it.

Being the quick witted personality I am, I started to realize the asking of this question was a routine, so it took me no time at all to start having some fun with it. (Taking the "get off" bit literally, as to suggest a quickie with some random customer I took a liking to) I would retort with "oh about 30 minutes, in the toilet stall." For the record, I regret to admit I was never so fortunate. But imagine how much of a release it would be after several hours of retail hell. Or I would sometimes reply the lesser witty of an answer, but still relatable, "not soon enough."