Rolled His Eyes
Published Jan 01, 1900
A businessman from a big city invited his cousin from out on the farm to a celebratory dinner at a very expensive restaurant. When they walked in, they were ushered to a table by a formally dressed maitre d'. The tables were set with the finest china and crystal. They sat down and the young farmer took the elegant, cloth napkin from the solid silver napkin ring, unfolded it, put it around his neck and started to tie a knot in the back. The maitre d' rolled his eyes and shook his head. Then he leaned toward the farmer and through clenched teeth he said, "Sir, will you be having a shave or a haircut this evening?"
Originally published November 14, 2002.
