This happened quite a while ago...and, in a very small town such as I live in, it is VERY unusual! I don't know why I didn't post this sooner - it is an experience that I will never forget. After you read it, it may not seem like much to you all here, but again, it was a very unusual event, for me.
I was walking out of Taco Bell, with some "splurge" food, one day, and as I got to the door, I heard, "Nice shirt". I turned to see who said it, and there were two young people, sitting there, looking at me. Truthfully, I couldn't tell if they were male or female - they both, basically presented, as I did, only a much, much, more, attractive version! Truly, I was just dumb-struck, with how beautiful, they really were! Looking back, I think they were two females, appearing androgynous, in hairstyle and dress.
I was amazed, and greatly pleased, that they would even say "hi", to me. My "shirt", that day, was just a brown plaid button-down, from the men's section of American Eagle, layered over a brigh yellow t-shirt (in fact, almost ALL the clothing I wear, is from AE - yes, even the guy's briefs!) So, I felt that they were just recognizing our "alikeness", and finding a way to acknowledge it.
But, all I can say, is that feeling of seeing someone "like me", was very strong, and wonderful! I remember them, kind of looking at me, appreciatively (not in an attraction, sort of way), and I was just staring back at them, not even knowing what to say! I wanted to sit and talk with them, and ask them all kinds of questions, because I had felt that I had finally "come home"...it was great. But, I didn't think a couple of "upper teens", would want a "elder", sitting down with them, asking them questions! So, I ended up just saying "Thanks", and "have a nice day". While I was sitting out in my car, I could still see the two, and it looked like they were still looking my way. I didn't want the moment to end!
Well, I hope this makes sense to some of you - most of you have probably had more encounters like that, than I have - but you know, that your "first", is the one that is always the best! LOL Thanks for listening, all. JinJan.
Interesting!
Unfortunaely, here in my country, all strangers tyring to speak to me with compliment are 1) salesperson, 2) missionary, 3) swindler, or 4) beggar.
Barbie~~
Quote from: barbie on July 07, 2012, 12:38:18 PM
Interesting!
Unfortunaely, here in my country, all strangers tyring to speak to me with compliment are 1) salesperson, 2) missionary, 3) swindler, or 4) beggar.
Barbie~~
That made me laugh.
I can't say all complements come from these people, but all complements that come from strangers are.