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An Open Letter
Oct. 6th, 2009 10:01 amDear People of the World:
If I am standing or sitting next to you, but doing one of the following: a) listening to my iPod; b) reading a book; c) avoiding eye contact; or d) facing away from you, it is a subtle but clear indication that I do not wish to engage in conversation. If I feel like a chat, I will indicate as much by exhibiting behavior or body language that does not scream, "BUZZ OFF." But in the likely event that I am exhibiting behavior or body language that does scream, "BUZZ OFF" (because strangely enough, I like to go about my morning unmolested by strangers), you should know that attempting to engage me in conversation despite my obvious desire to be left alone is Annoying.
And if you are a man, and if the conversation immediately plunges into, "So, where exactly are you going?" territory, it goes well beyond Annoying and into the land of Fucking Creepy.
I would thank you for your attention to this matter, but the fact of the matter is, I really don't want your attention at all.
Sincerely,
Me
If I am standing or sitting next to you, but doing one of the following: a) listening to my iPod; b) reading a book; c) avoiding eye contact; or d) facing away from you, it is a subtle but clear indication that I do not wish to engage in conversation. If I feel like a chat, I will indicate as much by exhibiting behavior or body language that does not scream, "BUZZ OFF." But in the likely event that I am exhibiting behavior or body language that does scream, "BUZZ OFF" (because strangely enough, I like to go about my morning unmolested by strangers), you should know that attempting to engage me in conversation despite my obvious desire to be left alone is Annoying.
And if you are a man, and if the conversation immediately plunges into, "So, where exactly are you going?" territory, it goes well beyond Annoying and into the land of Fucking Creepy.
I would thank you for your attention to this matter, but the fact of the matter is, I really don't want your attention at all.
Sincerely,
Me