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daughter of eve · September 16th, 2006, 02:08 PM

I feel like such an idiot. I took my three kids grocery shopping today. As I was putting my daughter in the cart someone beside me was trying to get a cart out. Out of the corner of my eye I saw very long, shiny brown hair so I very loudly said, "Boys, please move so this lady can get her cart out." The woman sheepishly pulled out the cart, then turned slightly. I just about died when I saw a very masculine build and full beard!!

I was so mortified that I didn't even apologise. I wish I'd a least told him how nice his hair was!

chamogirl · September 16th, 2006, 02:21 PM

Oh Dear-you should have complimented him.Maybe next time you see him you can make amends.

redpenny · September 16th, 2006, 02:29 PM

OH MY GOD! That is too horrible and embarrassing for words to describe! I have to admit that maybe a compliment would have helped the situation.

Koala Kim · September 16th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Don't feel too bad.

I'm going out on a limb here and saying it probably isn't the first time he's heard that. Lord knows when Hubbs had longer hair we would sometimes hear it.

SmileCat · September 16th, 2006, 02:54 PM

I agree, it's probably not the first time he's heard that. After a certain point it's just funny. A long-time friend of mine also has long hair -- he has this gorgeous shiny 1a red-brown hair -- and people take one look at this impressive ponytail and assume he's a she. Nevermind the beard and the unfeminine build, long hair = woman. He thinks it's the greatest thing to answer in his deep voice. Doesn't say a thing about their assumption, just continues on, but inside he's laughing his head off.

Bloop · September 16th, 2006, 03:00 PM

I've gotten that many times, and you were busy with your three kids to get a true look at him, hopefully he saw that.

Curlsgirl · September 16th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Yeah if his hair is that long I am sure he gets his share of comments, intended and not! Don't feel bad. I am sure he thought nothing more about it

If it makes you feel any better I have embarrassed myself much worse with other things

Zombiekins · September 16th, 2006, 05:23 PM

You poor thing! It's so unusual to see a man with long, well kept, hair. I'm sure he understood.

RepunzelGnome · September 16th, 2006, 06:20 PM

He's probably used to it. It comes with the territory. My hubby is very masculine looking and he still gets it every once in a while.

cortese · September 16th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Once when I had my hair up in a bun and was getting onto an airplane with a large, bulky black leather jacket on, I got called "sir." I never mind those sorts of mistakes, and the flight attendant was harried as hell and busy getting everyone seated. I'm sure he understood that you were busy and saw just a flash of him out of the corner of your eye.

**trolleypup** · September 16th, 2006, 06:43 PM

As others have said, he's certainly heard it before, and is either laughing inside, or is feeling sorry for your chagrin. I have said, "It's OK, I've heard it before" but that doesn't seem to make people feel better.

ElenTikvah · September 16th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Yeah, I've been called "sir" more times that I can count...all people seem to see is my height, never mind my obvious female figure. I'm sure he understood, it was a simple accident.

~Tik

SunCat · September 16th, 2006, 08:07 PM

I agree I wouldn't worry about it, I am sure he has heard that several times.

andber · September 16th, 2006, 08:23 PM

How did he react? Smiled? Looked angry? Did he say something?

/Anders

daughter of eve · September 16th, 2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andber

How did he react? Smiled? Looked angry? Did he say something?

/Anders

Well, he looked sort of awkward and embarrassed and turned his back on me pretty quickly to walk away.