What a pleasure that you chose to sit next to me today. I think it was pretty clear that I was looking to strike up a conversation by selecting a table in the farthest most secluded corner of the shop.
Your ten minute discourse chronicaling the history and evolution of the Silver Surfer was incredibly thought-provoking. I’m pleased that my closed-off body language and continued glances back to my book prompted you to continue unfettered.
Wonderful too that you felt comfortable enough around me to smoke. I was tiring of breathing in fresh air, and missed that scratchy feeling in the back of my throat. I do apologize for not having a light, and am relieved that you found someone to accomodate you.
Here’s hoping we run into each other again soon.
Most Sincerely,
10/10
June 20, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Why the sarcasm? He was trying to enlighten you with his knowledge of Galactus and the Power Cosmic. You should be thanking him sincerely.
And he just KNEW that beneath your obvious hatred of him, there was a person who wanted to hear his Silver Surfer tales and inhale his noxious cig smoke. He could see it in your eyes.
June 20, 2007 at 4:59 pm
Sarcarsm? What sarcasm?
10/10
June 20, 2007 at 7:57 pm
I think we should work on a “coffee shop etiquette” book for those that are challenged. Besides Mr. “Too much uninteresting info and bad personal health habits in your space” I would also like to devote a chapter to the “we are overweight and bitter friends that are single and have nothing to do at home so we sit next to you all day gossiping loudly about our neighbors and ex-employers while we look at your for confirmation of our interesting conversation and enlightenment” sorts of coffee shop patrons.
July 2, 2007 at 9:17 am
I think I sat by the same guy the other day. It’s that, or maybe he has family all around the country.
The bastard!
MJ