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You've never had someone say "excuse me" in that so very irritated voice when there is plenty of room for them to get around you?
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Ok, now this thread has put me in mind of a really awkward moment I had last year. (Funny how certain moments can just stick in your head.)
In class I often have to squeeze through some tight spaces, especially between occupied desks. I find it very awkward and embarrassing. That brief moment last year especially was uncomfortable. I was trying to make my way back to my seat after delivering a presentation in speech class and I excused myself as I passed behind a classmate. The desks were positioned in a U shape, so all eyes have a clear view of everything going on, and at the moment, this was the only thing going on.
As he he rolled his chair in he muttered something under his breath (the word "weight" was the only distinctive thing in the sentence) to which is friend chuckled. I turned red and tried to ignore it as I got to my chair, but even today I wish that I had faced him with a clear "excuse me, did you say something?" and put HIM on the spot!
Things did get better in that class. You can't discuss communication and deliver speeches to the group about topics that interest you without getting to know the person inside. He learned that the person inside me was aware of the weight problem and that it was a concern of mine. I learned that he was usually a nice guy with more than a little intelligence - he just doesn't always show it.
