Four Weeks AGO
At an Express For Men in Memphis:

Cashier: Hi, will this be all for you today?
Nathan: Yes
Cashier: The total is $72.44
Nathan: I was wondering…. I just evacuated from New Orleans and cash is really tight. Is there any way I could get a discount or something.
Cashier: Oh my! Well I haven’t been told to give discounts, but i just feel so bad about all of this. I’ll give you the employee discount which is 15% off. Thank God you are safe. Everything looks so horrible on the news.

Three Days AGO
At an Express For Men in Boston:

Cashier: Thanks for shopping here today…. The total is $40.19.
Nathan: Hi… I have a question… I recently got displaced from my home because I live in New Orleans. Is there any way I could get a discount.
Cashier: I’m really sorry about that sir. But I don’t think i’m allowed to do that. Do you still want to get these items?
Nathan: Is there any way you could give me an employee discount or anything? Cash is really tight these days. I really would appreciate it…
Cashier: Sorry sir, I don’t think i’m allowed to do that.