…..she was one of those people who think they know everything and that their shit don’t stink. I’m sure you’ve encountered and know the type by now: Loud, bombastic, conceited, obnoxious, rude–the whole detestable ball of wax squeezed into just one opinionated body. These individuals never have to be asked to share their opinion on any given topic; they go ahead and share it regardless. These despicable louts cut speakers off in mid-sentence, they talk five decibels louder than everyone else involved in a conversation, they laugh at the wrong times, they blow their noses like a foghorn, they use a condescending tone with people they deem less intelligent, they pick their noses when they think others aren’t watching, they insult and attempt to bully every person around them…..they more or less behave abhorrently throughout and repulse everyone within a stone’s throw distance of their presence. And so why am I reciting this litany of complaints to you today? Simple. The hideous wench I referenced in my first sentence—for whatever reason, real or contrived—chose to feign friendliness with Yours Truly and I was thus forced to make a difficult decision as to how I would respond to her faux civility……
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