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"You just crashed into me"!

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BookcaseFullofBooks · 04/11/2010 13:22

I know I'm being over sensitive but was walking in town and a passed a woman who then gave me a funny look. I looked back and she said the above. I replied no I didn't and she said "you brushed my hand". Now I feel really wound up and am sitting in Starbucks wanting to cry.

I realise I'm completely over reacting but feel horrible. Maybe the wrong place to post this.

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BookcaseFullofBooks · 04/11/2010 14:39

Thanks everyone, I feel better now.
Psammead, thanks for making me laugh Grin.

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evenkeel · 04/11/2010 14:46

Yep, this is just one of those things and, of course, other people are mad Grin.

A random incident from my week as proof: I was queuing up to get down the railway-station platform stairs the other day (always a big crush when everyone gets off the train), and a bloke said 'Excuse me' in a very elaborate way in my general direction. When I looked at him, slightly puzzled, he said loudly 'We'll all get there in the end - no need to push.' I hadn't even touched him. Seriously - people are mad....! Maybe he's related to your woman, OP.

chipmonkey · 04/11/2010 14:55

sounds like this was just the last straw for you. Cake deffo in order!

Psammead · 04/11/2010 15:42

Glad to help! Remember that weird thing called Happy Slapping which sprung up a few years ago? Basically someone would unexpectedly smack a total stranger around the head and record the reaction. Well, I used to worry that someone had seen my accident and copied it and that I unintentionally started it. Because that's how sudden and random it must have looked to passers-by.

BookcaseFullofBooks · 04/11/2010 16:09

I like that response Ormirian.
It was a bit chipmonkey. I have been struggling a little lately. DD is only 12 weeks so still getting to grips with baby logistics and dips in mood.

Must eat cake :)

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newwave · 04/11/2010 16:17

Quint, what did you say/do, I would have rammed her trolley backwards into her very very hard

QuintessentialShadows · 04/11/2010 17:12

I think I replied something along the lines of "YOU rammed me, so I think you are the one with eyes at the back of your head rather than the front, not me" I think it was lost on her.

newwave · 04/11/2010 17:19

Probably right, she sounds like a right chav.

scarylooker · 04/11/2010 19:05

I know exactly what you mean, I get upset over things like that. Just a few weeks ago I was in a queue of traffic and I stopped to let a car out of a side road (well stopped and flashed her to come out) - and the driver just turned round as she pulled out and gave me the finger! I mean, why?!

My DH always says you can't change the way some people behave, but you can change how you let it affect you. Just assume she's a miserable cow having a crappy day and try not to dwell on it.

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