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[ms_cucumber]

It was crowded on the train this morning (no different than usual) but I noticed a man was taking up two spaces on the bench. Nobody has any guts but me apparently so I tapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me," expecting him to slide over so I could sit. Instead, he stood up. I don't know if he thought I was asking him to stand up or if

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[blue_aardvark]

There need to be a word for this type of situation, where both parties attempt to act politely, but both are embarrassed.

[ms_cucumber]

Snardblue?

That's what popped into my head. XD

[blue_aardvark]

lol I like it.

[mmmrorschach]

When someone finally sat down beside you at the next stop, did you try to make eyes at the people who saw you take the seat, like, "See! See! I don't mind at all! It was his misinterpretation!"

But at the very least, you can congratulate yourself on having a very authoritative "Excuse me".

[ms_cucumber]

No, but I did mutter it to myself. Out loud, but probably not loud enough for anyone to hear.

I am! :D