randynewmanscat
Veteran
- Location
- Vienne, Poitou-Chrentes
This is a British trait, we don't like strangers invading our space. I have mentioned it elsewhere on cyclechat that I used to visit my local and always find a new best friend who invites himself to sit down and interrupt conversation so that he can tell us about himself. Usually followed by a discourse on immigrants and everything that is wrong with Britain. They usually ask everyone their name and within minutes or seconds are addressing you by some random name.Idiots who want to get in your face to tell you something annoy me! Down my local pub the other night(that place causes more upset than good feelings,as you've probably found out)this bloke wanted to tell me about him and his wife splitting up. Yes,i was very sympathetic and felt like i could offer advice and words of comfort,but why did he have to stand about 2 feet away from me?! He was also pissed up and swaying from side to side which added to my discomfort. I could've heard every word he said from about 6 foot away,so why did he have to get so close?! Someone told me that if you approach a 'cop' in certain American states they'll warn you to keep your distance from them and if you don't they pull a gun on you. I have this imaginary hoola hoop and i don't like it being stepped over/into.
I generally feel more reserved after drinking in public places but many people feel the need to tell me "no listen mate, just listen, no, am telling yer right, just listen mate" when they are bladdered and feel the need to annoy people by spouting incoherent drivel at them.
