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Eavesdropping rude couple

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Ibizafun · 22/09/2023 20:29

I met a friend for a coffee early morning and we were the only people there. A couple came and sat on the table next to us.

I was quietly telling my friend that I had recently had a hysterectomy and developed a UTI. No gory details, just that.

The man turned to me and said "Do you mind, we're eating?" in a very rude manner.

I told him to stop listening to other peoples' conversations and talk to his wife. He could've sat down or moved anywhere else.. no one there. Was I being unreasonable?

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lemmein · 23/09/2023 16:52

People are arseholes, he was very unreasonable sticking his nose into your conversation.

From your description though it wasn't a rude 'couple' - it was a rude man!

I remember years ago having a phone conversation with my friend who was having a bad episode of thrush. She went into minute detail of how her vag was burning and she couldn't stop scratching - the discharge, the smell...I had the full rundown of how it was pissing her right off; then she said very casually, 'anyway, im gonna go, the in-laws are here' 😳 They had been sat next to her the whole time. I couldn't stop laughing at how unbothered she was by their presence Grin

If the cafe man was her FIL his head would've exploded!

NoMor · 23/09/2023 17:01

"Do you mind, we're eating." I do mind your eating. Your table manners are awful, you eavesdrop and you interrupt other people's conversations. I'm surprised your wife takes you out in public.

Ibizafun · 23/09/2023 17:47

Again thanks so much all. Made me feel like shit even though the worst thing I said was "UTI". Really hope his horrible nature gets him in trouble one day!

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Newestname002 · 24/09/2023 00:36

I sincerely hope he gets whatever the male equivalent of a UTI is; then he'll have something to complain about. 🌹

SmileyClare · 24/09/2023 00:47

Newestname002 · 24/09/2023 00:36

I sincerely hope he gets whatever the male equivalent of a UTI is; then he'll have something to complain about. 🌹

The male equivalent of a UTI is erm a UTI (urinary tract infection) 😂

I agree he was a twat though!

Clearly being a man he gets to police women’s conversations and dictate what’s tasteful enough.

Poor sensitive flower.

Newestname002 · 24/09/2023 00:54

Every day's a learning day - thanks! 😁

SmileyClare · 24/09/2023 01:04

Haha happy to help.
Im sure if he did have a UTI he’d be moaning to all and sundry about it!

Get well soon op x

JanglingJack · 24/09/2023 01:46

Oh... Now you've made me follow through. I hope these adult nappies are as good as they say. Tuck in! Don't let me keep you away from your food!

Ibizafun · 26/09/2023 10:07
Grin
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