"Do You Sell Flowers?"

Years ago I worked at a book store. One evening a man came in and asked, "Do you sell flowers?"

Now, why would we sell flowers? I mean, come on! Books + water = badness.

I politely said no. He (impatiently) asked where he could buy flowers. I suggested the grocery store across the street, which had a flower section. Irritated, he replied, "Where's a florist shop?"

If he wanted a florist, why did he come into a book store??!?!