I went out to lunch at McDonald's with my mom today and we were talking. It's McDonald's at lunchtime, so of course it was busy and noisy and despite the busy environment, my mom and I had a nice time together. As we're sitting there eating and talking, some old lady comes up to me and snaps at me that I'm being too loud. I tell her that she's being obnoxious and my mom got really mad at her too, telling her that she was rude. I did yell at the lady to get the heck out of there and she left, but the whole thing really upset me.
I don't enjoy being bullied or treated like I have no right to be enjoying myself in public, but it has happened quite a bit over the last few years courtesy of people who I thought had better characters/integrity. This experience was very upsetting and it's a reminder that I don't want to associate myself with people who pretend like they are my friend only to use me for information, entertainment, or anything else. I've seen the true character of so many people I thought I knew and it's making me want to only socialize with those who have pure hearts and character. I can't stand fake, abusive people and I hope to keep chopping them out of my life and staying away from them. It's too traumatic for me to hold on to those who pretend to friend me for their personal gain. Am I being selfish or am I being assertive?
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i think ur socially awkward but she shouldnt snap on u like that. she was actin bitchy
Honestly I wouldn't worry too much, I work in retail and I encounter some rude people everyday. You're connecting two very different problems together, don't let some random old woman spiral you into self-doubting everything. It just seemed random and not personal tbh
I am sure everyone has had at least one experience where some stranger told them to be quiet or told them they were rude. Unless you're leaving stuff out, there is nothing unique about this situation.
Girl... it’s a McDonald’s worker who gets paid minimum wage and works small hours, don’t expect a 5 star service hunny. Not everyone is gonna lick ur toes!