Because you might want to chuckle.

Customer service: "Could you verify your zipcode and phone number, please?"

Me: "Sure." (I give her the numbers.)

Customer service: "Okay, Lauren Beckner. I see you in our computer. Could you tell me your name, Lauren?"

Me: "Uhm. Yes. Its Lauren."


I should have told them it was George. Just to see if she was paying any attention. Don't you think?