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The jerk in line with the cell phone.
You know the guy. You might be that guy. The guy who gives YOU the dirty look while he’s chatting loudly into his cell phone in line at the grocery store treating the cashier like she’s not there. Slowing the line up for everybody else. Do you care that…
You’re giving Seattle 4 points and still expect to win a grand?
The “skank” that you met last night thought you were hot?
That “Hell no, I’m not gonna call her”?
And that “The asshole behind me (that would be me) is giving me shit…I might have to call you back” I haven’t said a word yet…just roll my eyes at him.
…and that’s when he hangs up and stares at me.
For almost a minute after the cashier tells him his total for his purchases. While he glares at me, I say “Let’s just get this show over with. Pay for your stuff so we can all get out of here.” Keep in mind that I’m about 15 years older and 40 pounds heavier than this guy.
The cashier repeats the total to the guy. He keeps repeating that some people can be such assholes (the irony of which is totally escaping him at the moment), while he pays for his purchases. By now the cashier is rolling her eyes also. Also by now the people behind me have noticed that the guy is holding the line up. It’s now uncomfortable for everyone but me.
He pays, leaves, and stares once again. I’m fully aware that he could be outside waiting and, in fact, look for him. No dice. Long gone by the time I get out there, and I didn’t have much in the cart.
All I was out was a couple of minutes. What bugs me is the general lack of accepted norms because of someone’s personal prerogative. It’s happening so much more lately that I can’t help being personally offended and somewhat enraged.
How would YOU have handled it? Not the normal e-bragging, but real life responses would be appreciated.
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