The
other day at the eye doctor's:
Me: Hello, I'm here for an appointment.
Lady behind the counter: What's your name?
Me: Sommermorgen.
Lady: Oh.
{Pause}
That's
{even longer pause, clicks her tongue and shakes her head}
"different". Sometimes it is good to be
{pause so long that I could have run across the street, bought a coffee at the little coffee shop across the street, read the paper, completed a sudoku and would have still been back in time for more tongue clicking, head shaking and a deep sigh}
"different".
Me: O- kay, Miss
{pause in which I'm trying to read her name tag}
LeJu'lique. Is that French?
Lady: - - -
{doesn't say anything but gives me a look that held the potential to kill an innocent soul}
{later charges me $80 for an eye exam that confirms I don't need glasses}
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: I need an American name! International students from Asia get to choose one. I want one, too. I'm open for suggestions. Feel free to comment below.
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