Bouvre Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) I saw somebody on the bus who had a cool sense of style. What do I do? Do I talk to them? No, I write two drafts of a note and come to the conclusion the note below was the better of the two:Hello! I like your style! I’m sorry if it’s weird to receive notes from a stranger on a bus quietly, but I feel the purple shoes and red pants need to be acknowledged in a positive way. I hope the rest of your evening is splendid. But eventually, because I realize I’ve elaborated on the weirdness of receiving a note from a stranger on public transportation, I say to myself “Fuck it, I’ll just tell this person how cool I think their style is when we get off the bus.” Problem is, I forget about the stop before the final destination, so they get up and prepare to leave. In a panic to tell them how I think of their clothes, I quickly mutter “Excuse me” and try to pass the note. They give the note a look. And I mean A LOOK And suddenly I lose any bravery I have to talk to a stranger. I stutter to explain, because they’re getting off the bus and moving away toward the exit. I hastily exclaim, “I LIKE YOUR PANTS. AND YOUR SHOES” They say thanks, but now all I can do is worry I’ve weirded a person out, and because I’m me, I think about the possibility they might see me either at my jobs or walking along downtown and be like “That’s the freak who tried to hand me a note on the bus!” and do what they can to avoid me. Long story short, I’m mortified that my attempt to be kind to a stranger was received as something quite opposite. Edited May 26, 2018 by Bouvre 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 did this really happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 were they dress shoes or sneakers.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Metal Alchemist Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 "purple shoes with red pants" Was he a pimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mix Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 scene was played out to perfection....10 out of 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice McKenzie Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Was it me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkenwarrior Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) You're like a Disney channel character... Edited May 26, 2018 by Drunkenwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Metal Alchemist Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Drunkenwarrior said: You're like a Disney channel character... If you look at his hair, he's also like an anime character. Edited May 26, 2018 by Doom Metal Alchemist 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkenwarrior Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: If you look at his hair, he's also like an anime character. Anime hair and quirky, socially unacceptable behavior? You saying he's a real live weeb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 where did u go we have questions that need answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenigundam Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 minute ago, The Hound said: where did u go we have questions that need answers ...What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCreep Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 11 hours ago, Bouvre said: I saw somebody on the bus who had a cool sense of style. What do I do? Do I talk to them? No, I write two drafts of a note and come to the conclusion the note below was the better of the two:Hello! I like your style! I’m sorry if it’s weird to receive notes from a stranger on a bus quietly, but I feel the purple shoes and red pants need to be acknowledged in a positive way. I hope the rest of your evening is splendid. But eventually, because I realize I’ve elaborated on the weirdness of receiving a note from a stranger on public transportation, I say to myself “Fuck it, I’ll just tell this person how cool I think their style is when we get off the bus.” Problem is, I forget about the stop before the final destination, so they get up and prepare to leave. In a panic to tell them how I think of their clothes, I quickly mutter “Excuse me” and try to pass the note. They give the note a look. And I mean A LOOK And suddenly I lose any bravery I have to talk to a stranger. I stutter to explain, because they’re getting off the bus and moving away toward the exit. I hastily exclaim, “I LIKE YOUR PANTS. AND YOUR SHOES” They say thanks, but now all I can do is worry I’ve weirded a person out, and because I’m me, I think about the possibility they might see me either at my jobs or walking along downtown and be like “That’s the freak who tried to hand me a note on the bus!” and do what they can to avoid me. Long story short, I’m mortified that my attempt to be kind to a stranger was received as something quite opposite. Dude, you probably made his day, after the initial shock wore off. He obviously works hard at his appearance, and took it as a compliment. Maybe you'll see him again! Then just go talk to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 10 hours ago, AstroCreep said: Dude, you probably made his day, after the initial shock wore off. He obviously works hard at his appearance, and took it as a compliment. Maybe you'll see him again! Then just go talk to him. I don't know what their gender was, but I hope so. I also hope I never see them again, just to spare myself the embarrassment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 21 hours ago, The Hound said: did this really happen? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 21 hours ago, mumbo13 said: were they dress shoes or sneakers.? Sneakers. their colors were perfection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 21 hours ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: "purple shoes with red pants" Was he a pimp? Who isn't a pimp on public transpo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 19 hours ago, Drunkenwarrior said: Anime hair and quirky, socially unacceptable behavior? You saying he's a real live weeb? Socially unacceptable? D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 19 hours ago, cyberbully said: Was it me Was it you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discolé monade Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 yeah, i get it. i actually will walk up to people and tell them whatever it is i'm admiring, and walk on off. i mortify family members, but in this late in the game, no phuqs are given, to say something positive to someone. except this one time, i saw a woman weeping in a story, and i went over to see if she was alright, and she was so rude, and miserable, i said, 'whelp, hope your day gets better before you encounter anyone else' and left. so, i would say the % of good reaction outweighs the negative. tl:dr~i'm sure it wasn't as weird as you thought, and made that person's day a little brighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Wasn’t me...busses are for chumps.... lol j/k I prefer trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkenwarrior Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 32 minutes ago, Bouvre said: Socially unacceptable? D: I mean, you tell me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Still Me said: Wasn’t me...busses are for chumps.... lol j/k I prefer trains They're expensive tho. 45 dollars more on that particular day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCreep Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Bouvre said: I don't know what their gender was, but I hope so. I also hope I never see them again, just to spare myself the embarrassment Oh come on dude, if you see him again it's the perfect chance to say hi. Instant conversation starter. Confidence is key, stroll right up like he's lucky to have a shot at talking to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 9 hours ago, Bouvre said: They're expensive tho. 45 dollars more on that particular day. Waaaat? Shiiiit....the train here is like $7-$10 for the whole day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Still Me said: Waaaat? Shiiiit....the train here is like $7-$10 for the whole day $45 is a monthly pass in atlanta.....What swanky ass city does he live in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Metal Alchemist Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Derrick Foreal said: $45 is a monthly pass in atlanta.....What swanky ass city does he live in In the bay area, $40 is either a round trip or a day pass (I don't live there so I don't know which it is; my brother does, and we recently took a train from Campbell to SF and back when i visited him). But I don't know where Bouvre lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 20 minutes ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: In the bay area, $40 is either a round trip or a day pass (I don't live there so I don't know which it is; my brother does, and we recently took a train from Campbell to SF and back when i visited him). But I don't know where Bouvre lives. That defeats the purpose of public transportation....I can rent a car for $40 a day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naraku360 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: In the bay area, $40 is either a round trip or a day pass (I don't live there so I don't know which it is; my brother does, and we recently took a train from Campbell to SF and back when i visited him). But I don't know where Bouvre lives. I can't find anything that says this. Some appear to be distance-based or charge for transfers [fucking stupid as that is], but the fares I've found are nowhere near $40/day. Albeit, never been there so never taken that transit system. Edited May 27, 2018 by naraku360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: In the bay area, $40 is either a round trip or a day pass (I don't live there so I don't know which it is; my brother does, and we recently took a train from Campbell to SF and back when i visited him). But I don't know where Bouvre lives. Amtrak in Washington state. It was also memorial day weekend, and last minute tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, naraku360 said: I can't find anything that says this. Some appear to be distance-based or charge for transfers [fucking stupid as that is], but the fares I've found are nowhere near $40/day. Albeit, never been there so never taken that transit system. This is one hundred miles of travel, one way, but I spent half with about the same distance back East. Edited May 27, 2018 by Bouvre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naraku360 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Bouvre said: This is one hundred miles of travel, one way, but I spent half with about the same distance back East. Yeah, Amtrak isn't really what I think of as public transit. I'm thinking local systems, not 100+ miles. Edited May 27, 2018 by naraku360 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, naraku360 said: Yeah, Amtrak isn't really what I think of as public transit. I'm thinking local systems, not 100+ miles. I was too....Amtrak is a game changer....In fact, I'd almost say that's pretty reasonable for Amtrak Edited May 27, 2018 by Derrick Foreal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 22 minutes ago, naraku360 said: Yeah, Amtrak isn't really what I think of as public transit. I'm thinking local systems, not 100+ miles. Using the local systems is longer, but only 7 bucks total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 25 minutes ago, Derrick Foreal said: I was too....Amtrak is a game changer....In fact, I'd almost say that's prerty reasonable for Amtrak Yeah I was doing a long haul of transfers, so I can see where my experience clouded the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 That OP was an interesting read, good thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Metal Alchemist Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Derrick Foreal said: That defeats the purpose of public transportation....I can rent a car for $40 a day I thought that's what I saw my brother spend. But I wasn't looking particularly carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_bebop Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 TL;DR this for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, lupin_bebop said: TL;DR this for me. I embarrassed myself probably, trying to give a compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCreep Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Do you dress fashionably or just unusual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, AstroCreep said: Do you dress fashionably or just unusual? I was wearing a tie, collared shirt, cardigan, and black jeans with dress casual Doc Martins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasty Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) You should try being homeless. If you want any kick-downs you gotta learn real quick to be jovial and magnanimous. When I give compliments, or when I'm playing music, I'm not worrying about what other people think of me, I'm thinking about how they feel about themselves because when you don't have much, it's easier to appreciate that kind of thing when it comes your way. Edited May 29, 2018 by Lasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Lasty said: You should try being homeless. If you want any kick-downs you gotta learn real quick to be jovial and magnanimous. When I give compliments, or when I'm playing music, I'm not worrying about what other people think of me, I'm thinking about how they feel about themselves because when you don't have much, it's easier to appreciate that kind of thing when it comes your way. I hate getting one-upped by people's suffering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasty Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 16 hours ago, Bouvre said: I hate getting one-upped by people's suffering Not everyone who suffers learns from it... and it's not about one upping anyone or anything like that. People-ing is not a competition. I was hoping to provide some context for a different frame of reference is all. ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCreep Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/28/2018 at 12:20 AM, Bouvre said: I was wearing a tie, collared shirt, cardigan, and black jeans with dress casual Doc Martins Ok, so you dress on the unusual side of fashion, let's say. When it get's right down to it, what do you have to lose? Go at it from a low-risk position. Just say hello, give him a compliment, and see what happens. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Stop being a pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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