My wife is on a business trip, and I'm expecting her to arrive home tonight. I just got a call from British Airways. It went like this. I want to emphasize that I am not making this up, and the transcript is pretty much-word-for-word, as I was so perplexed I thought I'd better write it down right away.
British woman: Hello, this is British Airways. Is Ms. Showalter there?
Me: Um, no, she's not home yet. Is there a problem?
BW: Okay, well, can I leave a message for her?
Me: Sure. Is there something wrong? As far as I know, she's on one of your flights right now.
BW: We just wanted to let her know that her flight is going to be arriving a little late. It will be arriving in Philadelphia at 7:45.
Me: The one she's on?
BW: Yes.
Me: You want me to tell her when she gets home, that her flight arrived late?
BW: Yes.
Me: Okay, I'll let her know.
BW: Thank you, sir.