tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post7716560681512538010..comments2023-07-28T02:24:05.793-07:00Comments on In My Life: An ApologyJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481020880469393064noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-75892056576866153292009-07-15T13:39:06.971-07:002009-07-15T13:39:06.971-07:00wow! Maybe it's your generation. I usually l...wow! Maybe it's your generation. I usually love to see people I know. In fact, it's a rare day I go to Costco or Target and don't see someone I know. If the kids know I'm going they ask who I saw. The unfortunate part is that sometimes errands take really long if I see a lot of people. However, sometimes I don't want to talk to certain people or am in a hurry so I pretend I don't see them. But if I see you in the store you better say HI!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297035588563267795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-24249028640528248562009-07-15T09:12:04.521-07:002009-07-15T09:12:04.521-07:00I too relate to your distaste for awkward encounte...I too relate to your distaste for awkward encounters. I usually do the "I'm-in-a-big-hurry-so-I-don't-have-time-to-stop-but-it's-so-nice-to-see-you.-We'll-get-together-sometime" thing. I've never thought to "talk" on the cell phone.<br /><br />But since so many of us have this problem, isn't it safe to assume that probably the acquaintances we run across are feeling awkward too and would probably appreciate a friendly hello and would probably understand why you don't want to stay and small talk the afternoon away?Gorditahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507094618720828900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-28464585768603319492009-07-14T07:04:14.626-07:002009-07-14T07:04:14.626-07:00I do it too! I actually did it yesterday in the st...I do it too! I actually did it yesterday in the store! I did a very good "pretend to not see you" act. It worked too. Just wait until you have a 2 year old that wants your attention, it's easier then.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13134875684421002167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-71072750020447374742009-07-13T20:37:26.568-07:002009-07-13T20:37:26.568-07:00This is precisely the reason I did not attend my t...This is precisely the reason I did not attend my ten year reunion. I had checked repeatedly with my friends, and no one was planning on going. Part of me wanted to go, but a much larger part was worried about it being awkward, so I didn't go.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337786952098547265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-77194828153119619022009-07-13T13:39:30.858-07:002009-07-13T13:39:30.858-07:00Ha! That is so funny. I do the same thing. If it&#...Ha! That is so funny. I do the same thing. If it's a friend of mine (like, say, you) then I definitely call out to the person and stop to have a chat. But if it's merely an acquaintance, I walk down a different aisle. I'm no good at small talk. :) <br /><br />I'm even worse on the phone. If I feel like there is a lull in conversation (even just an eensy bit) I immediately try my best to end the phone call. I'm terrified of awkward silence on the phone. Get me out of there!!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849397081573242118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-36184788488607669122009-07-13T11:36:48.493-07:002009-07-13T11:36:48.493-07:00Jenni,
you and I are kindred spirits. We have the ...Jenni,<br />you and I are kindred spirits. We have the same problem. We can be rude together.Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702365793354282845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-31531612949118779322009-07-13T09:58:03.694-07:002009-07-13T09:58:03.694-07:00What am I the only one who does not pull out the c...What am I the only one who does not pull out the cell phone & act like I am in the middle of a great exchange of important information as I sander along...yes I do this, but I always make sure it is off as I would hate to have it ring while I am in the middle of using it as my great escape…wave…talk…nod…bye, bye...works for me!mommafrizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261839185032137040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-1443407807637105302009-07-13T08:31:15.221-07:002009-07-13T08:31:15.221-07:00I have very similar issues... this is why I LOVE v...I have very similar issues... this is why I LOVE visiting people, like Dalene in PA, because chances are, I WON'T run into anyone I know! When I go home to visit, I try and avoid all public places like stores because I'm scared to death that I'll see someone I know. What is up with that???<br /><br />PS But if I saw you, then I'd for sure say hi. ( :melissa ( :https://www.blogger.com/profile/14953356742877483766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4485074051108442746.post-76068919307642428612009-07-13T07:22:23.737-07:002009-07-13T07:22:23.737-07:00Haha! The thing I hate, is after the brief "h...Haha! The thing I hate, is after the brief "hey how are ya, k see ya later" I try make sure we don't end up in the same aisle. Because that's where it gets really awkward! Who wants to say hello and goodbye all over again? And then what if they are in the check-out line with you?! Aaahh!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552554622028771190noreply@blogger.com