The first part of my plan worked like a charm. I found a convenient parking space and hustled into the building. I was almost to my destination when I looked up and saw some familiar faces. Two of the regular mall walkers that used to stop and visit with me at the Customer Service desk were coming towards me from the other direction.
What to do? These woman are very nice, but like to talk a lot. I knew that if I stopped to chat it would be at least 15 minutes before I could pull away, and I didn't have that kind of flexibility in my schedule. I was already going to have trouble getting everything done. Fortunately they were so busy talking they didn't see me and I was able to quickly turn the corner and into the store.
Maybe someday soon I'll make plans to be at the mall during prime mall walker time and see if I can find all the people who used to be a regular part of my life.
Five years ago today: Cloudy
That would be a great idea Kathy. My husband gets annoyed when our chatty neighbour comes around when he is trying to get outdoor chores done. But the neighbour is nice.
ReplyDeleteWe also have a neighbor who likes to hold extended outside conversations. Somehow, though, she only comes out when I don't have much time to chat.
DeleteI feel guilty when I have to do it but I find myself turning down a different aisle in the grocery store sometimes if I catch a glimpse of someone I'm not in the mood/don't have the time to talk to. Human nature?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who does this :-)
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