Where Life Takes Us

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Ava</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>: Let's say my flight from Seattle to New York was rerouted to Boston due to an unexpected ice storm and all my initial plans were completely canceled. Let's say I find myself at the airport with long lines and frustrated passengers. Should I go to the airline and yell at the representatives or should I call my administrative assistant to help book me a new flight and find me a last-minute hotel? I chose the latter. The next morning seeking comfort in a warm espresso and freshly baked pastries I visited a cozy French bakery near my hotel. As I enjoyed my breakfast let's say a handsome man approached me and asked if the seat at my table was free. What would be my initial thoughts? Would I assume he wanted to take the seat and sit at another table or would I think he intended to sit at my table? Despite my initial surprise and mortification I apparently have inadvertently invited him to sit down. Let's say he sits at my table. Would I expect him to be unpleasant and rude to the point where I would want to leave and go back to my hotel? Or would I think he might be friendly and engage in pleasant conversation?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What I got was a lot grumpy I don't have time for this crap!</span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Gavin</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>: Normally I consider myself a kind and well-mannered person. However these past couple of days have been exceedingly challenging. Recently promoted to VP this was my first customer visit and I was struggling to maintain my usual friendliness. When I saw this woman at the bakery her beauty immediately captivated me even though she was completely disheveled. As she took a bite of her breakfast sandwich a radiant smile graced her face and I couldn't resist being drawn to her.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>So I decided to take a seat at her table. Let's just say I wasn't the best version of myself.</span></p>