(I am sitting by myself on a bench in the local mall, waiting for my husband who has run to the bathroom. I happen to have long hair with streaks of teal in it. I’m replying to some work emails on my phone, not looking around at anyone, when a guy comes up to me.)
Guy: “I just had to tell you…”
Me: confused, startled look
Guy: in what is probably an overly passionate tone for an eight-dollar box-dye job “Your hair looks like a cascade of peacock feathers trailing down your shoulders.”
Me: really taken aback by his earnestness, but honestly appreciating the compliment “Oh. Um. Thanks!”
Guy: “So, I was thinking—“
(At that point, my husband walks up to me.)
Husband: “Okay, honey. Where are we getting lunch?”
(The guy looks at my husband, who is only just noticing him and gives him a polite, inquisitive smile. Then, the guy gives me a positively acidic look.)
Guy: “Okay, TEASE!” turns and storms off
(It was confusing, but mostly funny. Sorry my teasing, come-hither cascade of peacock hair lead you on or whatever, my dude. Hope you chill out some and grow up.)
Peacocktease
From Not Always Right :
(I am sitting by myself on a bench in the local mall, waiting for my husband who has run to the bathroom. I happen to have long hair with streaks of teal in it. I’m replying to some work emails on my phone, not looking around at anyone, when a guy comes up to me.)
Guy: “I just had to tell you…”
Me: confused, startled look
Guy: in what is probably an overly passionate tone for an eight-dollar box-dye job “Your hair looks like a cascade of peacock feathers trailing down your shoulders.”
Me: really taken aback by his earnestness, but honestly appreciating the compliment “Oh. Um. Thanks!”
Guy: “So, I was thinking—“
(At that point, my husband walks up to me.)
Husband: “Okay, honey. Where are we getting lunch?”
(The guy looks at my husband, who is only just noticing him and gives him a polite, inquisitive smile. Then, the guy gives me a positively acidic look.)
Guy: “Okay, TEASE!” turns and storms off
(It was confusing, but mostly funny. Sorry my teasing, come-hither cascade of peacock hair lead you on or whatever, my dude. Hope you chill out some and grow up.)