Careful What You Ass For

      

      I took it too far with the proprietor. He was in a foul mood and I pushed it knowing it was a bad idea. 

      He came to my table to take my order while I was reading the menu. He had pen in hand and was ready to write, when I turned to him and said, "do you have a menu in English?" His face went blank. Of course I was joking, but I get the feeling he's heard that before, that's what made it funny to me. The thought of some yahoo saying do you have a menu in English.

      The proprietor wasn't amused. When I finished my meal, and got up to pay we joked about it. I apologized for being a nuisance. "I can't help myself," I told him. He laughed. 
      That's the truth of it. I sometimes get joy from being an ass. It's hard to believe I know.