What a gentleman!!!

2 days ago:

I was walking down the hall past Mr. Larsen's room, and these 3 ladies were walking behind me. One was pushing a wheelchair with a disabled kid, and the other two were walking behind her. So, being the nice person I am, I opened the door for them. Usually in this situation, someone would just say thank you, and keep walking. No such luck.

From behind me I hear applause and "what a gentleman!!! What a gentleman!!!"

Oh boy, here we go again. I just keep walking, hoping it will all go away.

Then one of the ladies says, "I bet your girlfriend is pleased with you, opening doors and such."

I resisted the temptation to say "yes, yes she is..." I figured it wouldn't go over that great if they ever found out that I don't have a girlfriend, and am not a "gentleman." Sorry, wasn't born a man.

To their comment, I just kept my mouth shut and walked a little faster.

"Do you have a girlfriend?" One of them asked

After rolling my eyes and sighing to myself I replied with a sheepish, "No," walking even faster than before.

"Well, what's your name, we'll put in a good word for you."

Man, these people just don't stop.

I just laughed and kept walking.

Bandow thinks I should flash someone the next time it happens... I'm not sure yet. I think I am a little uncomfortable with indecent exposure. I like to keep myself to myself thank you very much.

Some may ask, "why not correct them?"

Well. This happens on a daily basis for me. If I corrected everyone I would have very worn out vocal cords. Thus, I just don't bother.