Thought it might make a good thread (for story sharing or GD bantz… why not both?!)
What have people done recently that scared them? Doesn’t have to be ‘dangerous’ or ‘epic’, just human experiences! My example is really ‘small’ and silly
I was at a concert yesterday (seated) and in the first half, the couple in front of me were constantly talking mid-song (couldn’t leave it alone for even a minute). It wasn’t ’loud chat’ or anything - I couldn’t actually hear them - but having two people weaving their heads together right in front of my fact was very distracting. It was really bugging me.
I mentioned this to my wife at the interval who apparently didn’t notice this at all. Really?! Am I just being a big fusspot then, they aren’t being deliberately annoying I guess… ooOooOo
I’m a confident person but I dislike confrontation and tend to shoulder ‘grief’ like this rather than do anything about it… only to be annoyed later that I didn’t do anything. This time, I decided it was ‘safe’ opportunity to push boundaries, be brave and that I would politely ask them to ‘talk less’ in the second half.
After a few trembly minutes of ‘psyching myself up’ I tapped them on the shoulder and said my piece. They weren’t ’overly frosty’ but said they’d accommodate my request, for which I gave my appreciations. I felt super awkward, but it could have gone worse!
I returned to the safety of my row and the guy next to me immediately said: “thank you - they were being really annoying!”
Indeed, they did stfu and all went well... phew…but I felt like I was having a panic attack for about 20 mins afterwards until I calmed down. Hurrrgn!!
So, Spartans, which challenges in life have you thrown yourself at recently?? I’m sure there will be examples that are a lot braver than me…! Or throw in any other thoughts on the topic.
What have people done recently that scared them? Doesn’t have to be ‘dangerous’ or ‘epic’, just human experiences! My example is really ‘small’ and silly
I was at a concert yesterday (seated) and in the first half, the couple in front of me were constantly talking mid-song (couldn’t leave it alone for even a minute). It wasn’t ’loud chat’ or anything - I couldn’t actually hear them - but having two people weaving their heads together right in front of my fact was very distracting. It was really bugging me.
I mentioned this to my wife at the interval who apparently didn’t notice this at all. Really?! Am I just being a big fusspot then, they aren’t being deliberately annoying I guess… ooOooOo
I’m a confident person but I dislike confrontation and tend to shoulder ‘grief’ like this rather than do anything about it… only to be annoyed later that I didn’t do anything. This time, I decided it was ‘safe’ opportunity to push boundaries, be brave and that I would politely ask them to ‘talk less’ in the second half.
After a few trembly minutes of ‘psyching myself up’ I tapped them on the shoulder and said my piece. They weren’t ’overly frosty’ but said they’d accommodate my request, for which I gave my appreciations. I felt super awkward, but it could have gone worse!
I returned to the safety of my row and the guy next to me immediately said: “thank you - they were being really annoying!”
Indeed, they did stfu and all went well... phew…but I felt like I was having a panic attack for about 20 mins afterwards until I calmed down. Hurrrgn!!
So, Spartans, which challenges in life have you thrown yourself at recently?? I’m sure there will be examples that are a lot braver than me…! Or throw in any other thoughts on the topic.
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