I believe it is bad protocol to hit on someone before 8 o'clock in the morning. The truth is, I am not a so-called "morning person" anyway, so I believe lots of things are unnecessary at that time. For example, small talk with strangers on the bus - please leave me alone, I wear headphones for a reason, plus I am READING.
This morning, I got off the bus a stop early ready to walk the 25 minutes to work. My headphones were in my ears (soundtrack: Nick Drake). The sun so hot it felt like it was coming from inside my body - I love that feeling. To be warm is to be happy, like getting a hug from nature. A guy followed me off, also wearing headphones so I figured I was safe from small talk. This was not to be.
From somewhere under the gentle tones of music I could hear something that didn't flow with the melody. This man was trying to get my attention. So I pulled out my headphones thinking maybe my skirt was caught in my waistband or something. This has happened to me once before so I wasn't being totally paranoid.
"Hello, are you off to work?"
"Yes."
"Where do you work?"
"In the industrial estate."
"Nice weather, isn't it?"
"Yes, I love the sun."
"I like it a bit cold but not too cold."
"Oh, right." *What is the point of all this small talk*
"Are you married?" *wtf*
"Yes." *lies*
"Good bye."
He then instantly put his own headphones back in and ignored me. Much to my relief.
Another thing to point out about this exchange... I used to get asked if I had a boyfriend. This has now been upgraded... perhaps I am showing my age? Or do I just scream "commitment" now? No idea.
