--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Hey!\" I exclaimed, seeing the total…" description: "\"Hey!\" I exclaimed, seeing the total. \"They're charging me retail. Glenn!\" I complained. \"They can't do that.\" I shook it at him. \"I shouldn't have to p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b08/kim-harrison-323_baby_hey-i-exclaimed-seeing-the-total-they-re_439315.png" --- # Hey!" I exclaimed, seeing the total. "They're charging me… ![“Hey!" I exclaimed, seeing the total. "They're charging me retail. Glenn!" I complained. "They can't do that." I shook it at him. "I shouldn't have to pay retail!" "What did you expect? You can keep that. It's your copy." I sat back in a huff and shoved it in my bag with my sticky scarf as he typed…” quote by Kim Harrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b08/kim-harrison-323_baby_hey-i-exclaimed-seeing-the-total-they-re_439315.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b08/kim-harrison-323_baby_hey-i-exclaimed-seeing-the-total-they-re_439315.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b08/kim-harrison-323_baby_hey-i-exclaimed-seeing-the-total-they-re_439315.png) > “Hey!" I exclaimed, seeing the total. "They're charging me retail. Glenn!" I complained. "They can't do that." I shook it at him. "I shouldn't have to pay retail!" "What did you expect? You can keep that. It's your copy." I sat back in a huff and shoved it in my bag with my sticky scarf as he typed his slow, painful way through my report. "Where's this human compassion I keep hearing about?" "That's it, baby doll," he said, voice smoother than usual. He was laughing at me.” [Kim Harrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-harrison/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels cheated by a retailer, demanding compassion while showing entitlement. **In simple terms:** A person complains about price, expecting special treatment. Key Takeaway Recognize entitlement and seek fair treatment. Themes consumer rights entitlement compassion communication Mood irritated sarcastic defensive Type dialogue conversational When to use this quote - shopping - customer service - negotiation - conflict resolution Key Concepts Ethics customer service social dynamics Questions to Reflect On - Why do we expect special treatment? - How can we respond to perceived unfairness? 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