My favorite example of the “I’m entitled to a discount” was in 1991 when US forces were being deployed for the first Gulf War. I was in ny senior year of college, working in a mall chain bookstore. Some 20-something was buying lots of books. He asked for a discount as he was being deployed. He was shopping with mom. Manager said no, I’m sorry, we don’t give anyone discounts. He started arguing with the manager and then his mom got involved in the argument. It was really fun to watch. They ended up buying the books anyway.
This was in Ann Arbor, MI.
How many other examples have you witnessed in the ensuing 28 years?
-Z