Man Power

An elderly lady walks through the door. She comes to the front counter, and interrupting the customer I am currently helping, asks me "Excuse me, is there a man that could help me bring in a box."

The boss (a man) is in his back office. However, feeling slightly offended, I simply answer "As soon as I am finished here, I can help you with your package."

When I go to her car to get the package, I realize I need to make a note to myself: the phrase "Is there a man to help with a box" translates into "I have a 9 pound box I can't lift. Can you help me?" :)