Stop talking, Caroline.

Last night I was at Borders with a friend. The cashier was real witty so we were all chumming it up. As she handed me my receipt, she said, "Thank you, Miss. Martin." Without thinking, I instantly replied, "Thank you, Miss...

Enter pause here. I realized I didn't know her name. Crap. I scanned for her nametag. No such luck, it was turned backwards of course. Think fast.

Borders."

(Luckily she had a good sense of humor and we all burst into laughter at the ridiculousness of my comment).