The Words We Use

I recently took a short vacation in San Francisco.  Needing some things, I visited a neighborhood Walgreens.  Upon checkout, the friendly clerk, Chris, said, "Your investment today is $31.43."  My response was "WOW" and I shook Chris' hand.  Was the use of the word "investment" her idea or some corporate policy of Walgreens, I asked.  Chris smiled and […]