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		work at a gym. I’m working with a customer who needs a key for a separate workout area from the main building.) 
 
Customer: “So, when can I check out the key?” 
 
Me: “You can only hold the key for six hours.” 
 
Customer: “So, when can I check out the key?” 
 
Me: “Six hours before your reservation.” 
 
Customer: “My reservation is at 3:00 pm; when can I check out the key?” 
 
Me: “About six hours before that.” 
 
Customer: “Which time is that?” 
 
Me: “Well, three hours would be 12:00 pm, minus another three from that, so 9:00 am is the earliest you can come and get it.” 
 
Customer: “So, I can’t check it out now?” 
 
(It’s 5:00 am.) 
 
Me: *rubs eyelids* 
		
	
		
		
		
			
				  
				 
			 
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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