Asshole...
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
I was waiting in line at my local Hobby Lobby to check out with a picture I had framed tonight. It was a long line. Only two registers were open and when one cashier was taking too long a group came over from the other line, like exiles.
They complained about the wait as the line moved slowly forward. The man standing behind me began to move forward when the line wasn't moving until he was bumping me with his items. I was a bit annoyed with him and a bit annoyed at the line.
Our cashier, who coincidentally was Asian, had to check to make sure an item was 50% off and called a manager or senior associate up to verify. And as she was basically saying, "Ah, I see," after the explanation the guy behind me blurted out, "Ah so!"
I didn't say anything as I stewed at his comment for a few minutes until the moment had passed. I wish I had turned to him and questioned him on it, but I didn't. I checked out and drove off angry.
I wish I had turned to him and in imitation of his derogatory remark said, "Asshole!"
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 9:11:00 PM CST
I believe that is pronounced "Ah-sole" (with a slight bow).
I know you're living in Middle America and I shouldn't make generalizations about your territory, but I have NEVER heard anyone do something like that out here on the Left Coast. I really can't imagine it.
You sure got my attention OG. I really wasn't ready for an Ordinary Girl post called "Asshole"!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 7:01:00 AM CST
It's not just a Midwest thing, it's everywhere. I lived in San Diego and there were many people who made comments about Mexicans. It's not just an American thing either.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 7:51:00 AM CST
One day my wife was in a similar line at the store and her cell phone rang, it had an asian tune like the old Chung King commercials used to have on TV, and she was so embarrassed.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 9:59:00 AM CST
Oh well, a missed opportunity. If you have the misfortune to have another one, you'll know your lines.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 12:50:00 PM CST
people can be such idiots, it's really quite amazing!
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 12:03:00 AM CST
All I saw In this post was "Asian" and "she." Which Hobby Lobby was this? I need a eh, picture frame as well...