Flips Are Always A Flop

I recently was invited out for a weekend dinner date.  We had reservations at a very nice wine restaurant so I dressed appropriately with a gorgeous Maxi dress and a delicious pair of strapy black heels. Imagine my surprise and complete disappointment when upon arriving, my date was wearing jeans, an un-tucked shirt and FLIP-FLOPS. 

Now don't misinterpret my utter distaste, shock, and judgement over this blatant fashion faux pas.  I am not opposed to casual dress or flip-flops.  However, flip-flops are never an appropriate form of footwear for a man when venturing out on a Friday night date, unless you live on the beach.  I, as you might suspect, do not live at the beach, so this was absolutely unacceptable.  Needless to say, this was our first and last date.  No one wants to stare at hairy, un-kept toes while trying to enjoy a nice meal and conversation.  Sorry guys. 

Did you just really try to touch My Stuff?

Who doesn't just adore going out and about, seeing the sights, meeting new people, or even shopping? Ever encountered that "one" person while on one of these excursions?  You know the one.  They want to chat incessantly about the view you are trying to take in, they talk too closely and get way too touchy at your first introduction at a party or a date, or they hover and continuously get in your way when they see you are just trying to grab a shoe. No matter the encounter, whether random, business, or personal encounters, they typically make you completely irrational and nuts.  What could ever make someone assume that it is ever okay to impede upon another persons personal space? 

Can you imagine my surprise, while out trying to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends a random stranger believed that it was appropriate to impede upon my personal space.  More specifically, they felt that it was okay to touch my personal belongings without my approval and further attempted to try on said belongings. Seriously, what has happened to manners and respect? Here is hoping that this encounter was as random as it was disgusting.

  "What the heck?! These are mine b!tch!  Back away from the goods if you know what is good for you!"