Day 9:
Very interesting experience today on the doors. I can occasionally stick my foot in my mouth sometimes, but can usually pull it off by coming back with something like, “oh, it’s not a big deal”, or at least something clever enough for people to not be offended. Today, I just kept going and going. Let me know what you think:
Knock, Knock. Young girl answers, very trendy clothes + accessories, a lot of make-up, bleached blonde, long hair.
Me: Hey, how’s it going?
Girl: Good, how are you!
Me: Great! Hey, I’m sorry to bug you, but is your mom or dad here?
Girl: Actually, I’m the mom.
(Oh! I was not expecting that! Hopefully it didn't show on my face)
Me: Oh! Do you mind if I ask how old you are?
(Ok, I asked this before I thought about the question. I guess I figured since I was partially embarrassed enough to ask her if her mom was home, why not dig myself deeper into the hole? After all, I was certain she was younger than me)
Girl: I’m 19.
(Discovery: she is younger than me.)
Me: Wow! So do you own this house?
(At this point I hear the proof of her mother-hood in the background)
Girl: Yeah!
Me: Wow! Good for you! That’s impressive!
Girl: Thanks!
(In my head I’m thinking, “so…she has a kid, and really nice trucks and fifth wheel in the back…when did I miss the course on how to be rich and married by the time I’m 19?”)
Luckily we just kept talking and it was cool. Potentially awkward situations like this seem to happen often to me. But usually I can just slide right past it ever feeling awkward, I think, or at least I hope so. I think the trick is to not let it show that the event was a bit awkward. If you don’t think or react as if it is awkward, than it doesn’t actually make it awkward, right?
awk·ward - a : lacking social grace and assurance
I think I found it: lacking social grace and assurance.
Also, saw this guy's artwork today. Very cool and unique: check it out!
http://www.metal-creations.com/index.html
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