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[becomingkate]

I bought some white tealight candles at Walgreens today and the cashier said "We never sell these and now I'm selling a ton of them."  I said "Maybe they're buying them for pumpkins" and she said "Already? Is that what you bought them for?" and I said no, not really wanting to go into the whole Mabon display story...lol.  (it's a Wiccan holiday and it's coming up faster than I realized)

 She was very chatty, going on to say "Awesome shirt" (it's a Doctor Who shirt) and that she doesn't watch the show but her aunt is a HUGE fan.  LOL.  I, as usual, froze up.  I should have said she should watch it, pointed her to a couple episodes, etc. etc. but no, awkwardness won and I walked out of there with my candles and cranberry juice and pack of gum.  It was random purchase day, okay?

I should have at least said they were for decoration.  Duh.

You know what, I should have came out and told her what they were for.  Why do I care what she thinks?  She might have actually known what I was talking about.

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[seventhbard]

:3

You could have told her anything you wanted, but just remember you weren't obligated to tell her anything, either. I think it's best to be polite to people so long as they aren't being hurtful etc. but it's a courtesy to make small talk, and sometimes it's beyond our powers at the moment. As long as you smile and nod most people don't feel offended!

[becomingkate]

I was unusually chatty back to her because she said she liked my shirt. LOL. Just that she knew what it was, was cool, especially since she wasn't a big fan of the show. If she had just said the thing about the candles, I probably would have mumbled something and ran out of there.