For nearly 2 weeks Mrs Ken & myself have been in Cornwall, our first time. The first hotel was just outside Helston, home of the Blue Anchor pub ( subject of another post later). Next to the hotel was a pub called the May Tree, which sold a St Austell beer ( Tribute) and food, so we dined there one night.
A friendly barmaid came over to take our beer and food order and we got chatting.
" Have you heard about our 40% of food offer, if you have voucher".
No voucher.
" Its OK, I like you, will take the 40% off when you are ready. Where are you guys from?"
"The North East near Sunderland"
"Ive got friends from there in the Lake District"
" No No, the other side..just below Scotland"
"You don't sound Scottish !"
Had to resort to saying Newcastle and another clue " Geordies ?"
The light went on . " Ah Geordies, was wondering about the accent".
" We come from the same place as the England goalie ?" Total blank.
" You know, Jordan Pickford, the World Cup" more blank. " Oh yeah, thats on the telly, heard about that but not being watching it"
When paying I thought I would try it on with the 40% discount for the next night. She pulls a voucher out of the till, left by a previous customer. " Here, you can have this one"
Next night she said " Thank you for enhancing my geographical knowledge last night"
Saved about £9 over the two nights, so gave her a generous tip !
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