Monday, July 28, 2008

A RUSSIAN STORY

We went to a large supermarket. Nicely laid out, good range of products, imported and "local". "Brands" everywhere, same names/packaging
At the checkout the unsmiling young Operator said to me (I assume) "Put your items on the counter". Which I did, Then I paid
Alexei was behind me and asked her a question, pointing above her head to his preference in the many packets of cigarettes on display
He then looked a little dejected, and we left
In the car, I said "What was that about ?"
"I asked her for cigarettes" he said, and she replied "We don't sell any, you should give up"

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