Funny Awkwardness at the Grocery Store
Well that was awkward.
I was wrapping up a conversation on the phone with my dad as I got into line at the grocery store and was cheerfully teasing him a little.
ME: “Maybe it’s a sign that you’re getting older. Just sayin’--you never used to prefer whites!”
The black dude in front of me in line looked over at me abruptly, then ignored me.
ME (thinking about that without context): “Anyway, dad, I’ll pick up a Chardonnay for you if you want, but personally I think I’d rather have a Malbec or Merlot. ANYWAY! In line at the store. I’ll call you later.”
I’m pretty sure I heard the dude sort of laugh after that. I kind of wanted to say something because it was a weird moment (and he was cute) but (a) he was paying for his groceries (b) everything I could think of to say was hella awkward or weird or could be misconstrued.
But it was a funny, weird, awkward moment I didn’t quite know what to do with so I’m telling YOU!
:)
