A quick thinking lad that will go far

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A man in London walked into the produce section of the local supermarket and asked to buy a 1/2 head of lettuce .
The lad in that section told him they only sold full head s of lettuce but the man was insistent that the lad checked with the manager about this .
walking into the managers office he said "some old bastard wants to but a 1/2 head of lettuce"
As he finished saying this he turned around to find the customer standing right behind him so he quickly added "and this gentleman wants to buy the other half"
The manager approved the deal and the man went on his way. Later the manager said to the lad "I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of the situation earlier and we like people that can think on their feet here,where are you from son?"
"New Zealand sir"
Why did you leave NZ"
"sir there is nothing but prostitutes and footy players there"

"Young man I'll have you know that my wife is from New Zealand " said the manager.

"Really?? said the lad and quick as a flash said "what team did she play for "