This morning I was awoken by a phone call. It was a woman and I didn't recognize the phone number. She wanted to know if I had made a purchase. And was I expecting it Monday. I told her I had made a purchase. And, indeed, I did expect it Monday. I thought it was weird that she just didn't say what it was. Why not? Yes. I ordered a funereal wreath to be delivered to my apartment. She hung up. I hung up. Huh.
The phone rang from a 213 number. But they hung up before I could answer.
I received another call from the mysterious 213 number at 5 o' the clock. The lady wanted to know if I had made an order for a wreath to be delivered to an apartment.
Yes.
(I can't understand what the big deal is.)
Silence.
Silence.
Silence.
Me: Ummmm. What's the problem? Didn't my credit card go through?
Teleflora: Yes. It's just that......
Me: So.....
Teleflora: They seem to feel it's inappropriate.
Me: They.
Teleflora: The New York Florist.
Me: I'm confused. They think it's inappropriate?
Teleflora: Yes. It's inappropriate.
Me: I paid money for flowers. I want them delivered to my house. How is that inappropriate?
Teleflora: Umm. So. It's. Well. I'm.
Me: So, they'll deliver it, right? We're still living in a capitalist society in which I pay money for services rendered. I would think you would like the money.
Teleflora: Um. Good Bye.
Interesting, no? What's the big deal? I just want some flowers in the shape of a circle delivered to my apartment. Seriously. Do I have to die to EARN such a thing???
I just needed to say that happened. Talk amongst yourselves.
No, no one should have to die to get flowers. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe reason the local florist questioned the order for a sympathy wreath delivery to an apartment is that it IS very unusual. 99.9999% go to funeral services at mortuaries, churches or cemetaries.
As a florist myself, our business has received orders for traditional funeral pieces on easels to be delivered to residences and - more than once - the receiving family has become visibly upset and either refused to accept the flowers or asked us to take them to the funeral service.
Experiences like this lead most flower shops to further query about the orders.
Gotta admit, your purpose for the flowers is far from ordinary. Best wishes with the art project. :)
As usual KB, you've gone too far. Which often makes for good artiness potential.
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Thanks very much for the head's up, Cathy R. It makes perfect sense when you put it like that. My note card may have thrown them off as well. The message said:
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Pants!
Thanks for shaking things up on us a little, KB. ;) I hope the funeral wreath was everything you wished it would be. I'll certainly be sharing your post with customer service, since I'm sure they were a bit confused, too. haha
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