Avert Thy Gaze
This morning I read the paper while I rode the subway to work. From time to time I would glance up over the top of my paper, and every time I did this the woman sitting across from me was staring at me. I mean she was staring at me, hard. She was dressed casually, but neatly turned out-the hallmark of someone capable of caring for themselves, and in possession of sound mind. I was (and still am) in my suit and tie, overcoat, briefcase at my feet, shoes shined. Work mode.
I was not coughing, sneezing, burping, or farting. I did not flip to the Sunshine Girl page and drool, whistle, or lick the newspaper. My fly was not open. I was not fidgeting, grimacing, making facial expressions, picking my nose, or licking my lips. My hair was combed, my fingernails were clean. My shirt was fresh from the laundry, as were my socks and underwear. I had showered just before bed last night. I was chewing gum, but I never chew with my mouth open, because that is one of my many pet peeves. I was just sitting there, reading the newspaper.
This did not prevent her, however, from getting up at St. George station, crossing the car to me, and hissing, "You the most disgusting man I ever see!" before scuttling off the train.
Perhaps I am hideously deformed. I'd post a picture to garner opinion, but I'd hate to strike anyone blind or anything.
I was not coughing, sneezing, burping, or farting. I did not flip to the Sunshine Girl page and drool, whistle, or lick the newspaper. My fly was not open. I was not fidgeting, grimacing, making facial expressions, picking my nose, or licking my lips. My hair was combed, my fingernails were clean. My shirt was fresh from the laundry, as were my socks and underwear. I had showered just before bed last night. I was chewing gum, but I never chew with my mouth open, because that is one of my many pet peeves. I was just sitting there, reading the newspaper.
This did not prevent her, however, from getting up at St. George station, crossing the car to me, and hissing, "You the most disgusting man I ever see!" before scuttling off the train.
Perhaps I am hideously deformed. I'd post a picture to garner opinion, but I'd hate to strike anyone blind or anything.