The first time I went to Whole Foods, I saw a little container of strawberries out for customers to sample.
I was excited because free food is free food.
I reached over and grabbed one.
Before I could even take a bite, an older woman walking past looked at me and said:
“Uh-uh.”
That's it.
No explanation.
No lecture.
Just “uh-uh.”
She kept walking.
I slowly looked at the strawberry in my hand...
Then looked at the container...
Then quietly put it back and closed the lid.
I don't know who she thought she was, but apparently she had authority over my entire grocery-shopping experience.
I wasn't even embarrassed.
I was just like, “Yes ma'am.” 😂
Sometimes all it takes is one auntie with a serious tone to make you reconsider your entire decision-making process.