Advance Auto was our next stop after AutoZone (across the street) didn't have the part we needed in stock. Having competing auto part businesses across the street is a beautiful thing. Otherwise we would've had to drive another 20 minutes to get to the next AutoZone.
This store was noticeably less busy than AutoZone. We were helped immediately, and the employee who helped us retrieved the part so quickly that I don't think I even blinked. Aside from his speedy service, he was kind of cranky looking like maybe he was hungover (it WAS a Sunday afternoon) or as if his boss yelled at him (maybe for being hungover?)
My dad opened the box to make sure all parts were present. The employee looked less than amused, as if my dad were doing something wrong like eating a bag of potato chips before paying for them. Aside from grumpy helping us, we were in and out of here fast.
I wasn't sure if the grumpiness was worth noting, but even my dad noticed and said, "what was up with that?" when we left the store. He isn't usually the type to comment on someone's mannerisms or even notice social awkwardness in the first place. At least it gave us something to laugh about later. read more