Holiday Spirit

[oceannspray]

There is the most annoying classmate in my Egyptian Art and Archaeology class. For the entire semester she has arrived to class late, insists on weaving through those of us seated in the front to get to the back, rummages through her bag and plastic bags, making as much noise as she can, and regails us all with questions and anecdotes that have

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[tasukigirl]

It might be a case of not being accustomed to people confronting her directly. I'm glad you corrected her too. >:]

[oceannspray]

I don't mind people asking questions or making suggestions, but when they imply that they know about my illness than I do, having never suffered it, I just can't tolerate that.

My favorite suggestion is when people ask me if I've tried taking AN aspirin. I know I get a WTF? expression on my face, and I have to try really hard not to say what I think of the comment. Gee, never thought of that in 15 years. Wish I'd met you sooner! :P

I don't normally snap at people like that. Guess she touched a nerve. >:]

[tasukigirl]

She will probably think twice before offering you unsolicited advice again. >:]

People have a tendency of trying to simplify things. I know I'm guilty on occasion. But as the saying goes... when you assume... well, you know the rest. :)