The Cashier Thought My Deaf Father Wouldn’t Notice Her Rude Gesture. What He Did Next Left Her Red-Faced

When the cashier rolled her eyes and made that rude gesture, I noticed my deaf dad's puzzled expression. It was like she thought he couldn't see her, but boy, was she wrong. Dad might not hear, but he's sharp as a tack when it comes to reading people. Watching him handle situations is always something special. After all these years, I knew better than to underestimate him. He took a deep breath, paused, and then did something that not only surprised the cashier but left everyone in the store watching with their jaws practically on the floor. What my dad did next was something no one saw coming and it left the cashier stunned.

As Dad stepped up to the checkout line, Linda, the cashier, was more interested in her phone than the customer in front of her. She scrolled through her social media, barely acknowledging our presence. "Hi, Linda," I said, trying to grab her attention. She flicked her gaze momentarily toward us, her fingers never stopping their constant swiping. Dad carefully placed our items on the counter, his usual warm smile ready, though it seemed lost on her distracted demeanor. Linda's inattentiveness was pretty frustrating.