The teller, annoyed, replied, “For withdrawals under $5,000, please use the ATM.”
Calmly, the woman asked, “May I know why?”
“I’m following the rules. Step aside if you’re done here. There are others waiting,” the teller snapped.
The woman smiled, handed her card again, and said, “Then I’ll withdraw all the money in my account.”
The teller froze. Balance? $3.5 million. She stammered, “We can’t provide that much. You’ll need an appointment.”
The woman nodded and asked, “How much can I withdraw today?”
“Up to $300,000,” the teller replied.
“Perfect,” she said. She took $500 in cash, then asked for the remaining $299,500 to be deposited back.
Lesson learned: Never underestimate older folks—they’ve mastered life’s rules and know exactly how the world works.
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