The Cigar Store

[Ignore the fact that I'm writing this in English]

In the city of Quebec, there a cigar store. The owner is going on vacation.

To keep his business running he asks his friend to take over while he's away. The thing is, his friend doesn't speak a word of French while most people in the city don't speak a word of English.

The owner tells him not to worry as customers always ask the same three questions, all he has to do is memorize the answers and all will be well.

He tells his friend: The first question is usualy about what you're selling here so just answer:

"Yes, we sell cigars!"

The second question is about if the cigars are good. It varies with the cigars so you can answer:

"Some are, some aren't..."

By the third question they might get a bit uncertain as to buying so you can always tell them that "Well, If you don't do it today, someone else will tomorrow".

The owner's trick worked well enough and his friend was able to run the store without any issue, until the 6th day when an exhausted customer came an hour before closing.

"Hey there, I've had a bad day and I want a cigar for tonight."

"Yes, we sell cigars!"

"What? Do you take me for an idiot or something?"

"Some are, some aren't!"

"Hey buddy! Do you wanna get punched in the mouth?"

"Well, if you don't do it today, someone will do it tomorrow!"