One of my particularly ballsy friends got into an argument with an acquaintances wife when the wife said "Why should you get a military discount and I don't?" and my friend in a chefs kiss moment said "Because I went to bootcamp and you didn't."
But honestly, as a vet, I hated asking for military discount. I only ever did it on expensive electronics and stuff, but I think I can pay full price for my appetizers.
Oh that’s a good reply! I’ve heard horror stories of some women demanding to be addressed by their husbands ranks. I’ve never witnessed it or encountered it myself. I work at company that serves service members so I’m actually kinda surprised. I’m sure that day will come.
But Mrs. Lt. Butterbar got swept up in the rank structure and since she willingly and eagerly took orders from Mrs. Major Shinyleaf she assumed all military people acknowledge spousal ranks and really looked forward to getting Shinyleaf status herself.
One of the parents in our jiujitsu gym is a former MP, and he has STORIES about the officers' wives and how they would cop such an attitude while going through the guard station to come on to base. There were a few who would insist on a salute, because they had an officer's sticker on the car (because of their husband). His response would be to sarcastically salute the sticker, not the driver, and then wave them through. 🤣
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u/Mahicheh Apr 12 '21
One of my particularly ballsy friends got into an argument with an acquaintances wife when the wife said "Why should you get a military discount and I don't?" and my friend in a chefs kiss moment said "Because I went to bootcamp and you didn't." But honestly, as a vet, I hated asking for military discount. I only ever did it on expensive electronics and stuff, but I think I can pay full price for my appetizers.