I just dropped Miles off at preschool this morning, then saw my doctor to help relieve my constant allergy symptoms and soon found myself at Caribou Coffee to relax and write.
After I ordered my drink, I turned around to assess the seating situation. There was one large table open and two small tables. The small tables left little room for my computer and notebook but they were near the outlet. I opened up my computer to see if I even needed an outlet when I noticed that my screen was full of kid fingerprints. I proceeded to grab some napkins from the restroom then returned to my small table to wipe down the disturbingly dirty screen. In the meantime, a women entered the coffee shop and took her turn at assessing the seating availability. I did not want to take a spot near the outlet if I didn't need to so I quickly booted up my computer and noticed that I was fully charged. I gathered my bag, purse and computer and moved to the outlet-less larger table. I thought I was possibly doing someone a favor but I just I was wrong.
The new patron, who had turned her back for a few seconds, looked at my swift move from small table to large table and must have believed it to be an act of competition because she commented, "well, aren't you fast." The disgust in her voice made me laugh, not at her of course, just at the irony of the situation. I moved in case she needed the outlet and she thought my actions were aggressive and selfish. Did I explain myself to this woman? No, I did not. It seemed as though she wanted to get as far from me as possible, so I respected the body language she projected toward me. I hope she at least enjoys her coffee!
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