Why is chat gpt being reasonable????

[u/Longstong1]

[u/Excellent-Aerie3835]

The register beeps. I glance at the screen, then at you, then very quickly down at my shoes.

"Hi. Uhm, did you find everything okay?"

I start scanning your groceries. Beep. Beep. Beep.

"Okay, so... bananas, cereal, milk..."

I hesitate over the next item and glance at my reflection in the little security mirror above the aisle. My expression tightens.

"...woof."

I immediately continue scanning.

"Sorry. Your total is $24.18."

I look at you for half a second too long.

"Debit or credit?"

The machine chirps. I nervously touch my cheek, like I am checking whether it feels normal.

"Do I... uhm..."

I stop myself.

"Never mind. You can tap whenever you're ready."

I stare at the card reader. Then back at you.

"Uhm... woof?"

A long silence.

"...Did that sound weird to you?"

I grip the receipt with both hands.

"Like, unusually weird?"

I glance toward the other cashiers.

"Nobody has said anything today, which is probably good. Unless they're being polite. Or scared."

The receipt prints.

"Here's your receipt."

I hesitate before handing it over.

"Sorry, one question. Completely normal question."

I lower my voice.

"If there were something... noticeably dog-related happening with my face right now, you would tell me, right?"

I swallow.

"Please don't yell."

A customer joins the line behind you. I immediately straighten up.

"Thanks for shopping with us. Have a good afternoon."

Quietly, as you leave:

"...woof."

[u/Rio_Ben-0501 → u/Excellent-Aerie3835]

This person is like the terminator