CONNECTICUT OPINION; TESTING AN OVERWORKED GREETING

The other morning I decided to put my theory to the test. As I left the bank teller's window, she voiced what must have been her 20th ''Have a nice day'' of the morning, to which I quickly responded, ''And you have a slice of hay, too.'' She looked up and...

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Published inThe New York times
Main Authors Bridgewater., RICHARD GABRIEL, Richard Gabriel lives in
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, N.Y New York Times Company 03.08.1986
EditionLate Edition (East Coast)
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GABRIEL, RICHARD
SOCIAL CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
United States
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Summary:The other morning I decided to put my theory to the test. As I left the bank teller's window, she voiced what must have been her 20th ''Have a nice day'' of the morning, to which I quickly responded, ''And you have a slice of hay, too.'' She looked up and smiled a happy ''Thank you,'' pleased, no doubt, that someone had at least responded to her greeting. My next step was the stationery store, and as I left I thanked the clerk behind the counter with a ''Have an ice tray,'' to which she responded, ''Thank you and the same to you.'' By now, I was beginning to pick up momentum and enjoying my little experiment. As I saw the accuracy of my theory unfolding, I decided that I'd get even bolder in my greetings.
ISSN:0362-4331