How the Marketing Consultant Got a Gig

"Lavender and Rosemary are the new Lilac and Sage," said the marketing consultant.
"What, pray tell, is the new 'shit'?" replied Margo.
There was a moment's silence as the marketing consultant bowed her head. "I can see that this is a waste of both my time and yours," she finally said as she gathered her notes and stuck them roughly into her folio. "Please, hesitate to call me, should you need anything else."
"Now that," said Margo to the consultant's retreating back, "was the most satisfying interaction I've had all day."