21 Things All Build-A-Bear-Workshop Employees Will Understand

18. The Struggle Of Getting People To Kiss The Heart

One of the biggest parts of the overall experience is allowing guests to kiss the heart and make a wish before you put it in the bear. Whilst the majority of people ooh and aah, and the children's eyes light up with an excitement that makes your ovaries explode, there are others who will look at you like you're completely and utterly insane. They think that you're stupid and you're trying to trick them into looking like a fool, but you're so invested that you will have an argument with them until they kiss the damn heart and make a bloody wish.
 
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