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"Enough expository banter. It's time we fight like men. And ladies. And ladies who dress like men. For Gilgamesh...IT'S MORPHING TIME!"
- Gilgamesh, Final Fantasy V
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So I went back to the Chiropractor yesterday. (I go once or twice a week). She was there again, crying child with her. I still got there before her, this time I wasn't the only person in the waiting area. There was one other guy in there. I came in, sat at the opposite side of the waiting area. She comes in and sits down right next to the other guy in the waiting area
He did not look amused.
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Maybe two years or so ago, I had to go to the doctor to get my Depo shot. Since what makes sense isn't allowed, I will end up waiting usually 20-30 minutes for a shot that takes less than 5 minutes while someone else who comes in AFTER me most likely there for a procedure or exam will only wait 5 minutes or less.
Every time I go there (and I always make sure to get the earliest appointment I can) the only other people there are senior citizens. Rarely if ever are any young or even middle aged people. Anyway, one day I had been waiting for about 10 minutes and was just sitting there, some old lady walked in, sat directly across from me, and proceeded to stare at me. She didn't even blink. She had this cold, evil glare on her face. Just kept staring at me, most likely because the way I used to wear my makeup and bleach my hair used to disturb a lot of old people. So I squinted my eyes at her, made the catbutt face, grabbed a magazine, and held it up to my eyes and covered my face with it so I couldn't see her staring at me.
She may have been a few feet away, but there are MANY ways of violating personal space and privacy and comfort.You really need to see a neurologist. - Wagegoth
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Quoth Arm View Posthaha... I think if I were wandering around in the vicinity they'd be MORE likely to run to you, if nothing else so that they could hide behind your legs.
It sounds like you've got kind of the 'friendly face' going on, like one of my friends has. There's not too much I can think of that you can really do about that, but you can try dressing more like an authority figure. Stern lines and that sort of thing. If you look like their principal from school they'd be less likely to hug you, maybe.
Also stand up straight, which makes you look taller. Not only does that make adults treat you better, but it makes children less likely to approach you since you're not as much at their level.
If they do approach you, look over their heads, about six inches or so. That emphasizes that they're smaller and beneath you, which will make them less comfortable. It'll make you come off as aloof, though, which might be kinda dickish depending on the circumstances. On the other hand, there's no reason that you should have to put up with having kids grab you.Quoth Juwl View PostGrow tall. Seriously, kids hate me, they live in constant fear of me even saying, "Hi," cheerful as I am.
Quoth Andara Bledin View PostI'd volunteer, but then I'd have to go to where you are, and I'd rather not.
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