Angered by a random stranger’s insult concerning her resting facial expression, she chooses to take revenge rather than cringing with embarrassment. And the stranger is mortified at her comment!
A Busy Mind
The woman was running errands and lost in thought as she walked, her face in a neutral expression. She was trying to remember several things having not taken a list, so her brain was in thinking mode.
A Shock Encounter
A stranger approached her as they crossed paths. He gave her a lingering stare, and she thought he might be flirting. She was about to turn away when he said, “Smile; it could be worse.”
Rendered Speechless
She halted in her tracks, fixing her gaze on the man for a brief moment before responding. He was unattractive and overweight. That annoyed her even more, that he felt he had some right to offer his opinion.
A Powerful Retort
With a measured tone, she replied, “My parents were in an accident. My mum died instantly, and we’re taking my dad off life support tomorrow.” She felt empowered and couldn’t wait to see his reaction!
Shock Realization
The man’s expression shifted rapidly like a robot suddenly powering down. The smug grin seemed to have dissolved, and his whole physical being seemed to droop like a ragdoll.
Shift in Power
She raised her shoulders proudly whilst offering her best doe-eyed expression. In stark comparison, he resembled a deer caught in headlights that couldn’t think of a suitable response. She stared at him to heighten the intensity.
A Rambling Mess
Stuttering and stammering, he attempted to come up with a suitable response. He didn’t formulate any actual words, it was just a loud of throaty sounds and panting like his vocal cords had seized up.
A Sharp Exit
Failing to find the right words, he abruptly turned around and sped away. Within seconds, he was out of sight leaving a trail of embarrassment in his stride. She grinned as he disappeared.
A Crafty Lie
In reality, her parents were perfectly fine, and there was no accident. In fact, she was heading over to their house for dinner that very evening having spoken to her mom just under an hour ago.
Dangerous Accusations
This incident brought to her attention how some people presume they have the authority to instruct others on their emotions or facial expressions. It angered her that the man had felt a sense of entitlement.
Traumatic Repercussions
Such unsolicited advice could be unhelpful and patronizing, especially when the person offering it is unaware of the individual’s circumstances. She imagined receiving a comment like that if she really had lost her parents!
A Chance Encounter
The woman left the store with her shopping, her mind wandering as she considered the ramifications of such comments. She spotted the man who had made the comment standing next to a car.
Brazen Approach
Confidently, she approached him. He was loading shopping into the trunk of his car. He didn’t see her as she approached, finally spotting her as she stopped right in front of him.
A Firm Telling
She approached him and feigning her saddest expression, she said, “Your comment earlier has absolutely devastated me. I’m grieving, and you think it’s okay to make comments like those?”
Formal Apology
He looked down and then couldn’t gain eye contact. In a low voice, he said, “I’m so sorry! I shouldn’t have said it. I feel terrible for you.” She continued to look devastated.
She Grills Him
She looks at him intensely and forces him to look at her. She asks, “Why did you say that? What made you think it was a good idea to remark on a stranger’s facial expression? Please, I’m dying to know!”
A Change in Attitude
The man responds, “I guess, sometimes I see attractive women like you, and I just feel a bit angry. It kind of makes me want to knock you down a peg or two. I’m so sorry!” He looks sad, and the woman is shocked at his openness!
A Generous Acceptance
The woman, surprised by his admission, accepts his apology. She tells him to watch what he says in the future as it can have repercussions. She doesn’t tell him the truth, however. She can’t quite let that go.
Lesson Learned
The man thanks her and tells her he’s genuinely learned a valuable lesson. He says it’s a bad habit of his and he now plans to nip it in the bud. The woman feels her work is done, though she does have a sense of guilt. But she concludes that at least further damage can be avoided, and she might have saved someone else.
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