Emerq
ascend and forget
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Today I was walking out of my college campus in winter weather, minding my own business. I was dressed normally (red scarf, black leather jacket w hoodie, cat boots, backpack) and walking at a relaxed pace.
A guy was standing in the middle of the sidewalk putting on gloves and blocking the whole path. I moved slightly into the street to pass him, and as I passed he shouted loud “HEY why are you walking like a cowboy Walk slowly” I looked at him and just kept walking.
After that when I was almost home, a car slowed down almost stopping near me and honked repeatedly at me with low honks, even though I wasn’t doing anything unusual.
I didn’t interact, react, or look at anyone. I was just walking.
I’m genuinely curious wtf makes people feel the need to comment on or provoke random strangers who aren’t bothering anyone? I'd appreciate any insight
A guy was standing in the middle of the sidewalk putting on gloves and blocking the whole path. I moved slightly into the street to pass him, and as I passed he shouted loud “HEY why are you walking like a cowboy Walk slowly” I looked at him and just kept walking.
After that when I was almost home, a car slowed down almost stopping near me and honked repeatedly at me with low honks, even though I wasn’t doing anything unusual.
I didn’t interact, react, or look at anyone. I was just walking.
I’m genuinely curious wtf makes people feel the need to comment on or provoke random strangers who aren’t bothering anyone? I'd appreciate any insight
