“When can I pick up my
laundry?”
“Any
time after five PM on Thursday.”
“What
if I show up at midnight?”
“No
problem, we’re open 24/7.”
“24/7?”
“It
means we’re open 24 hours 7 days a week.”
“Why
didn't you just say, all the time?”
“Because
that’s what 24/7 means.”
“Not
really. It doesn’t tell you what happens after seven days. After
being open 24 hours a day for seven days you might close up for a
week and where would my laundry be?”
“I
assure you we will always be open.”
“Why
not say for eternity?”
“Well,
I suppose it’s because this place won’t last for eternity?”
“You
seem so sure. Can you at least give me a time-framed beyond seven
days and eternity.”
“Everyone
assumes 24/7 means all the time.”
“Everyone
doesn’t.”
“I
didn’t.”
“Okay,
almost everyone.”
“Than
why not at least give yourself some leeway on your hours? Almost
24/7.”
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