I have a lot of people tell me I am sweet. It’s not that I mind being thought of as sweet, its just I’m really really not. Not even close. I feel like you, my readers, should know the truth about this. So I have written down several scenarios to show you what takes place in my mind compared to what takes place in real life;
Scenario #1
I say, “You look really cute today.”
You say. “Thanks I got this top at Macy’s. It was on clearance for $12, regularly $150!!! And these shoes are so old, seriously I’ve had them for like 12 years, they just never wear out ya know?? And I’ve lost some weight, like 1.7 pounds actually.”
What I’m thinking. “Dude are you really STILL talking?? I only said you looked cute in the first place because we have absolutely NOTHING in common and something needed to be said to break the awkward silence. Throw those shoes away! Seriously do not keep them any longer!!”
Scenario #2
You say, “Good Morning”
I stare at you blankly
What I am thinking. “I cannot believe this person is talking to me. I mean I just woke up.” I then try to remember how much I like the person who is talking to me. Should I be responding?? Is this relationship important for my future???
Scenario #3
You talk to me while I am reading; you notice I am slow to respond. YEAH, BECAUSE I AM READING!!!!
What I am thinking, “Have I said enough words to pass as polite??? Do I need to continue to talk about how my day went, or how your day went???
Scenario #4
You say, “I can’t believe its Monday again.”
I say, “Yeah, I guess we need more caffeine”
What I’m thinking, “It comes around once a week, you’d better get used to it and stop complaining that it’s Monday every Monday!!! Is it just hard for you to believe that there actually IS a Monday??? Sometimes you confuse me.”
Scenario #5
My customer says, “I just can’t decide, what do you think?”
I say, “Yeah that looks really good together that red will really Pop!”
I’m thinking, “Listen lady, it looks horrible. I have told you 100 times you do not want red floors, red cabinets, and red countertops. Your friends will make fun of you. But you’ve been in here 4 hours contemplating, wanting me to tell you that it looks awesome. So here is my stamp of approval, Have a wonderful life in your Santa Clause house!”
Don't you hate it when you are reading and people try to talk to you?! The other day I was at the dentist office and the lady in the waiting room with me wouldn't shut up. Even tho I clearly was trying to read. The whole reason I take a book to the dentist office is so that people dont try to tell me about their weird dental procedures. I really think this world would be a better place if we all just said what we thot.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Grace.....why do people think, I am doing nothing when there is a book in front of my face....if I am reading when there is people around, it probably means I no longer want to talk.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes....the monday thing irritates me too...if it bothers you that much, change your work week around and work Saturday through Thursday