Do you give off the wrong signals when you meet people? I’m sure I do. That is I think I must do. Either that or I’ve got one of those faces that has ‘Mug’ written all over it!
So there I am in the local supermarket... only popped in briefly and am standing in the ‘fast lane’ with some fresh tomatoes I forgot to get yesterday... I’m minding my own business and this voice says “Hello, isn’t it a lovely day?”
Well it is a lovely day and I don’t want to be rude so of course I answer politely and then the voice says, “Can you help me? I’m short of money and need to buy some shopping.”
I turn and give the mid-thirties woman a long hard look. She’s well dressed and has a small trolley with about 20 items in it. I really don’t know what to say; I’ve no idea who the woman is.
“Go on, you’ve got a kind face. I’m sure you can afford it.”
So I just stare and mutter “no, sorry... you’re wrong, I really can’t afford it.”
Turning my back on her and heading towards the till I thought to myself. “What a bloody cheek!”
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I'd've thought much ruder... that is outrageous.
What I used to get were all the people with clipboards approaching me. I've finally perfected the art of staring fixedly into the distance as I walk past them, avoiding their gaze, and if they dare to push their luck, I stop and ask for their names so I can report them.
I feel mean doing it, but all I want is to be able to wander around without feeling I'm going to be accosted ever five minutes just because I seem to have the right kind of face!!