Standing at the sushi fridge in a grocery store near the office, with a salmon sushi box in my hand:
Worker (who is there every time I go there to grab a sushi): Do you want another one? It’s on sale 2 for $8.99
Me: Huh? Sushi is on sale? Why would sushi be on sale?
Worker: Yes, it’s half price – you can have two for $8.99.
Me: Actually, the second one is four cents. This one is marked $8.95. I’m a little suspicious. Is this sushi fresh?
Worker: Yes, we just made it.
Me: But why is it on sale? .
Worker: It’s only for three more days.
Me: Ok. But why three days? You understand why I’m suspicious, right?
Worker: I don’t know. It’s just on sale. Do you want another one?
Me: What happens in three days? Is that when the new fish comes? Do you have extra fish you’re trying to get rid of?
Worker: We’re just having a sale.
Me: Ok. I’ll just have this one. Can I come back tomorrow, ask for you and get one for four cents?
Worker: I don’t think so.
Me: Can I bring a friend and we each get one for $4.49?
Worker: I don’t think so, but you can buy it and give it to your friend.
Me; Ok. I’m still suspicious and a little confused by this sale, but the sushi here is always good. See you tomorrow.
(I suspect worker is hoping she won’t see me tomorrow)