I also get annoyed when people take it personally that I didn't recognize them or notice them on the street. If I happen to recognize someone on the street and I see them, chances are I'll wave. But I tend to get lost in thought when out and about and I frequently don't notice even people I know well. But it's not anything personal, it's just the way I am.
I had a woman get really rude with me once because I didn't hear her say "excuse me". She started calling me retarded and stuff. I just ignored her, but the whole thing seemed so ridiculous and out of line. I mean, I really didn't hear her. I would have explained, but she was so rude about it I didn't want to reward her rudeness with any kind of response.
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Date: 2005-01-25 12:51 am (UTC)I had a woman get really rude with me once because I didn't hear her say "excuse me". She started calling me retarded and stuff. I just ignored her, but the whole thing seemed so ridiculous and out of line. I mean, I really didn't hear her. I would have explained, but she was so rude about it I didn't want to reward her rudeness with any kind of response.