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Did I just get a pity drink?
By Meg | July 26, 2007
I confess, I went to the doctor’s office today in a baggy, wrinkled t-shirt, a pair of gym shorts, flip flops, and a hoodie. I didn’t wear makeup - not even lip gloss. I didn’t even think to put my lip gloss in my bag to put on later. I almost didn’t go at all because of how I feel today, but that’s the whole point of seeing the doctor. Apparently, the cold I picked up in London is really more like a sinus infection. Normally, I try to dress up even more when I feel awful, but I haven’t done laundry in about two weeks, meaning that a lot of essentials (like less-than-full-coverage bras) are unavailable. I wasn’t planning to see anyone but my doctor, and she knows that this isn’t my usual attire, so I just concerned myself about getting there (which still only happened thanks to a friend that gave me a ride).
Well, after the appointment I went over to a fast food joint to wait for my ride. I ordered a medium sweet tea. The guy behind the counter gave me a cup, and when I went to hand him the money for it he said, “No, that’s alright.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “No, no, it’s fine.” I thanked him nicely and mustered up a smile. Then I went and sat down to enjoy the drink and the air conditioning.
Granted, I’m almost positive that I’m being paranoid. He probably just didn’t want to bother with the cash register over a $1.39 and there was hardly anyone else around, so it’s not like he was going to be bombarded by other people who wanted a free drink. Still, I can’t help but wonder if it was a pity drink. Any other day, I could add another motivation, but not today. So, either he was being a bit lazy or I got my first ever pity drink. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. It was a good pity drink. I normally only drink water, but I’m too much of a southerner at heart to not appreciate a syrupy-sweet sweet tea. But part of me thinks its hilarious that maybe, just maybe, I really do look that pitiful.
Tags: Fashion, Impressions, Men
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July 26th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Oooer.. maybe he WAS just being nice and giving you a pity drink, but maybe he just felt like doing something nice for someone, anyone, who came in and was nice back to him :)
I used to do that sometimes when I worked in fastfood.. just to make someone’s day.
July 26th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
It was very nice of him (and you). That’s why I made sure to thank him and smile. I’m sure some people would have acted offended, but not me. And of course, I’m not offended by it :)
July 27th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Hope that you feel better soon!
July 28th, 2007 at 3:53 am
Thanks Angie! I’m already feeling a little better. My husband has been awesome, bringing me whatever I need while I try to rest up. (I’ve made the mistake in the past of trying to rush things, so now I am ‘forcing’ myself to be lazy this week.)