Some years ago, I wanted to buy a new HP LaserJet 4L (that's how long ago it was!) (I still use it too!). I went to Office Depot since they had a policy of beating any advertised price, and I had cut an ad from Computer Shopper magazine that was very cheap. So, I take the printer up to the cashier, and the following discussion ensues:
Me - "I'd like to buy this printer, and take advantage of your price matching policy. Here's the competitive ad".
Cashier - [carefully examines the ad and printer box] "These aren't the same item. The ad says _LaserJet 4_, the box says _LaserJet IV_". [she pronounces this 'eye-vee']
Me - [utterly dumbfounded that there are actually people who know nothing about Roman numerals]
The manager came out and explained to the cashier that IV=4, and the transaction was completed. Even to this day, I am always amazed when I find out that not everyone is functionally literate.
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Some years ago, I wanted to buy a new HP LaserJet 4L (that's how long ago it was!) (I still use it too!). I went to Office Depot since they had a policy of beating any advertised price, and I had cut an ad from Computer Shopper magazine that was very cheap. So, I take the printer up to the cashier, and the following discussion ensues:
Me - "I'd like to buy this printer, and take advantage of your price matching policy. Here's the competitive ad".
Cashier - [carefully examines the ad and printer box] "These aren't the same item. The ad says _LaserJet 4_, the box says _LaserJet IV_". [she pronounces this 'eye-vee']
Me - [utterly dumbfounded that there are actually people who know nothing about Roman numerals]
The manager came out and explained to the cashier that IV=4, and the transaction was completed. Even to this day, I am always amazed when I find out that not everyone is functionally literate.