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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Do talkers drive you nuts?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I was out shopping over the weekend, picking up all sorts of stuff to use and wear in China, where I’ll be part of the AJC’s Olympics coverage team.
(Never mind that half of what I bought was made in China.)
On the way in to one store, a lady I’d never seen before struck up a conversation. I exchanged a few pleasantries and went on my way. On the way to try on some cropped seersucker pants (they are SO cute. The Chinese are going to love me), there she was again.
Does this color look good on me? she asked. What do you think of this top?
Blah, blah, blah. Good grief! She about drove me nuts! As politely as I could, I extricated myself from her orbit. Her husband’s weary glance told me she strikes up “friendships” wherever she goes.
Does this happen to you? What do you do when a stranger wants to be your new BFF? I’m going to have several hours on the plane Monday to make new friends (or not). Unlike the store the other day, there will be no escape.
What’s a polite way to tell someone to zip it?
