Clues to World Cultures. An Irish woman was visiting tourist places in a Latin American city when she got a terrible headache. She knew what medicine she needed, so she went to a local pharmacy. The pharmacist waiting another was on customer when she came in. The Irish patiently waited her turn. woman while she was standing there, two other customers came in, then a and then three more. Each time, the pharmacist turned his attention to the new people. He did greet the Irish woman; he never said, "I'll be with you in a minute." After about 20 minutes, the woman couldn't stand the pain in her head any longer. "Hey, I've been here a long time," she said loudly, very annoyed and insulted. Why is everyone ignoring me? I need service, too!" she shouted rudely(impolitely)