A Barber's Week of Service | 理发师的服务周

English Original

One day, a florist visited a barber for a haircut. When he asked for the bill, the barber replied, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." Pleased, the florist left. The next morning, the barber found a 'Thank you' card and a dozen roses at his door.

Later, a police officer came for a haircut. When he tried to pay, the barber gave the same reply. The officer left happily. The following morning, a 'Thank you' card and a dozen donuts awaited the barber.

That same day, a college professor came in. Upon hearing the barber's offer of free service, he was delighted and left. The next day, the barber discovered a 'Thank you' card and a dozen books, including titles like "How to Improve Your Business."

Finally, a Congressman arrived for a haircut and received the same complimentary service. He was very happy as he departed.

The next morning, when the barber went to open his shop, there... waiting at his door...

...were a dozen Congressmen lined up for a free haircut.


中文翻译

一天,一位花店老板去理发店理发。当他询问账单时,理发师回答说:“我不能收您的钱。我这周在做社区服务。”花店老板很高兴地离开了。第二天早上,理发师在店门口发现了一张“感谢卡”和一打玫瑰。

之后,一位警察来理发。当他试图付款时,理发师给出了同样的答复。警察开心地离开了。次日早晨,一张“感谢卡”和一打甜甜圈在等着理发师。

同一天,一位大学教授走了进来。听到理发师提供免费服务后,他高兴地离开了。第二天,理发师发现了一张“感谢卡”和一打书,其中包括《如何改善你的生意》这类书籍。

最后,一位国会议员来理发,并同样享受了免费服务。他非常高兴地离开了。

第二天早上,当理发师去开店时,那里……在他的门口等着……

……是排着队等待免费理发的一打国会议员。

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