So, upon entering the grocery store last night, I went to get a cart. A gentleman of Indian ethnicity had just pulled out two carts stuck together and was pushing them straight towards me. I thought I would be helpful and separate his two carts, so I said something like “Oh, you have two, let me help,” and started tugging on the cart at hand.
Apparently, he didn’t speak English. He started tugging on the cart as well, trying to stop me, thinking I was some loon intent on taking his cart. After about 15 seconds of struggle, he stopped pulling and pushing, and held his hands up in a defensive manner. I was thinking ‘What? I’m not trying to rob the poor man. I’m just helping. ‘ Then, he got a stunned and terrified look on his face, turned back to line of carts and got me my OWN cart, smiled very sheepishly and left the store.
Whereupon I realized that during the cart struggle, that damn problematic button on my sweater had come undone, allowing the girls an excellent view of the proceedings, and the shy Indian gentleman an excellent view of the girls.
And so I give a touch of raspberry-flavored thanks to the universe. It does like to have its fun sometimes.
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November 9, 2012 at 11:34 am
slpmartin
What is it they say..no good deed will go unpunished…have a great weekend.
November 9, 2012 at 11:39 am
TBM
Not even sure what to say to this one. The poor guy…and you.
November 9, 2012 at 12:51 pm
suzicate
OMG, laughing so hard at this!
November 9, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Katherine Gordy Levine
Pinned and tweeted it. http://pinterest.com/pin/147141112797006738/
Laughter is one of my Daily Twelve Emotional Fitness Exercises. So is gratitude. So thank you.
November 10, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Seasweetie
Smiles, Katherine!
November 9, 2012 at 5:58 pm
cantfindmenow
I FREAKING LOVE YOU!!!!
November 10, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Seasweetie
I love you too!!
November 9, 2012 at 7:55 pm
thesinglecell
Ohhhhh dear. You’ve caused an international incident. All three of you.
November 9, 2012 at 10:49 pm
dafarmer
Aww man…sorry I know it’s not funny but it is!
November 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Seasweetie
It was!
November 10, 2012 at 2:32 pm
pamsplanet
Nice! What a funny thing to imagine. Made me laugh…as I have been letting the girls run free this Saturday. 🙂
November 10, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Seasweetie
Much to some family member’s disapproval, I suspect.
November 11, 2012 at 7:24 am
thepetalpusher
HAHAHA–what a funny incident. What must he have thought!!