A Day In The Country

I saw their store closing sign and am always sad to see a local business go. I asked why they're closing, she laughed sarcastically & said "well, because you have only been in once or twice in two years of the 18 we've been here". Is that rude or what? With a smile, I replied, "oh, that's still real…

I saw their store closing sign and am always sad to see a local business go. I asked why they're closing, she laughed sarcastically & said "well, because you have only been in once or twice in two years of the 18 we've been here". Is that rude or what? With a smile, I replied, "oh, that's still really good." Thinking to show respect/congrats to a longtime business. Before I left, I wanted to let her know her comment about me not coming more had come off as rude, in case she hadn't meant it that way. "excuse me" she turned, "I just wanted to let you know how your comment about my not coming more often came off as rude" -"okay", blank stare- "I dont think my not coming more than twice in 2 years is even a mentionable blame for your unfortunate closing. I was considering to buy that cake carrier right there, it would be a rare treat, but I think I can find one somewhere else" -"I think so too"- I left, fighting my tendency to say a pleasant 'goodbye' and said 'screw you' instead.