You cannot stand too close to someone in line at the bank. It is just something you should not do. For me, it is on the same level as standing too close to an outhouse that is in use or reading the newspaper over someone's shoulder on the bus (with arm contact and all).I'm not sure why it bothers me so much. I guess there's just something about the hot breath, of someone I don't know, on the back of my neck that makes me uncomfortable. Or maybe it's the pressure of having to stand perfectly still because, if I would take a step back, I might actually touch the alleged crowder.
I guess some people just have smaller bubbles than I do (and I don't think mine is exceptionally large). It's possible that people assume, given my vertically-challenged situation, that my bubble is proportionately smaller than others'. That would be logical, I suppose, if I had a vertical bubble. Horizontally, however, I like as much space as anyone else of average height.
So why do some people feel the need to crowd other people's bubbles? The only thing I could come up with is maybe they're not born with a bubble? Or maybe they were born with their own bubble a little deflated, and don't understand when other people keep backing away. Whatever the reason, so be it. There are things much worse than this.
In conclusion: Two or three feet is nice. One foot is pushing it, and 6 inches, like at the bank this morning, is me getting close to going "kung-fu panda" on you...or more likely just taking a step back.
Hope you all have a good, uncrowded day.
p.s-the lovely artwork adorning the top of my post was designed and created by yours truly. (Now you know why I usually use a camera for my art)
4 comments:
Kung Fu Panda!?
Does that mean you would "skadoosh" me with your furry white belly if I got too close?
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Hahaha!! Niki you're funny! ...bubbles. I agree actually.. there is a too close...It's one reason i carry a big purse. You push it to the back of you with your elbow, and then turn slightly and "unknowingly" hit them with your purse! The other thing is to stand with your feet a foot apart kinda leaning back. lol there's a system!!! Sometimes when I'm helping people at work, they turn to talk to me and they are like right in my face and i feel like i almost have to lean back!! People are weird.
p.s. i think your stick art is beautiful!
It's really bad when that hot breath is also bad breath.
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