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Post by lagatta on Jul 31, 2015 0:31:59 GMT
I had one of those somewhat unpleasant encounters with an acquaintance who is a bit of a pill. For apiasers, she reminds me of Kerouac's famous "métro wino", except that she was cold sober and not in the métro. And not the only person I know who acts like this.
It was an extremely hot, muggy day. I'd been riding my bicycle as I had many errands to get done in my arrondissement, and the bicycle is by far faster than public transport, walking, or even a car in that smallish area. Ran into this person who is of the type who sucks the life out of you, but is not nasty or offensive, so I couldn't well tell her to f off. After entertaining me with the litany of her ailments, she noticed that I'd been scratching my head (sweaty scalp - doesn't really show as I have thick curly hair) and diagnosing psoriasis, lice and all sorts of other horrible infestations and conditions. It was very unsettling.
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Post by htmb on Jul 31, 2015 10:10:30 GMT
People like your acquaintance can "suck you dry," and, you're right, it's often difficult not to let them negatively impact your day.
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Post by lagatta on Jul 31, 2015 19:03:52 GMT
My scalp feels fine today. It is about 5c cooler, and no humidity after a big rainstorm.
Yes, one of those f(r)iends was a fellow "mature student" who regaled me with her woes, even at work (in an office).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 19:13:18 GMT
I know plenty of people who seem to have memorised medical dictionaries and who are constantly diagnosing everybody else with truly alarming maladies.
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Post by lagatta on Aug 1, 2015 1:33:39 GMT
This was precisely what the said f(r)iend had done. Imagine her thinking I could have head lice and not know it!
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