Table Guardians

What are we supposed to do when a stranger says, Excuse me, can you watch my things?

This is a transcript of the film, included for screen readers and the visually impaired.

[background coffee shop chatter]

Excuse me.

Are you gonna be here for a little while?

Umm for a bit. Why?

Ah, would you mind keeping half an eye on my stuff? Just gotta run to the copy place for, like, 10 minutes?

Oh

Twelve, max.

[Laughing] OK, yeah. Sure.

Thank you so much. I'll be quick.

OK.

Ahósomeone's sitting there.

Umm, he'll be right back.

[clock ticking]

[clock ticking]

Excuse me? Um, there was a guy who was sitting here who asked me to watch his stuff, um, but I really have to go, so could you just make sure that nobody takes it?

Actually, no. We can't take responsibility for personal property. Yeah.

Oh. OK. Thanks.

Are you leaving?

[Laughs] Well I would be, but this guy asked me to watch his stuff and he's not back yet.

Well if I can have your table, I'll watch it.

Ah! That would be great! It's all yours.

Hey, she had to go, but I was watching

your stuff.

[music]

[music stops] watching this guy's stuff for this lady she I've gotta go. He's not back yet, can you watch it for me?

Oh yeah, no problem.

Thanks.

Mmm that's taken.

Excuse me?

The table, it's taken. A gentleman's coming back to it.

Oh! No, no. That's me. I just, ah, had to run to the copy place. Took a little longer than I expected. I'm back now.

Ah ah ah ah ah! Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Really. It's OK.

You got ID?

ID? That's a little ridiculous

No, no, what's ridiculous is having a coffee shop for an office, but, hey, I don't judge.

If it's yours you'll be happy I'm a cautious person.

If it's not yours, we'll find out. OK?

OK.

Michael.

Yeah.

Let me see that.

Ah. She's a pretty girl. Alright, sit. I believe you.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Yup.

Excuse me, would you mind terribly watching my bags for just a minute while I run to the bathroom?

Of course.

Thank you.

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