The scene: me, walking home from my first youth group meeting as an acting leader at my new church. I am wondering whether I should pick up some salad on my way home when a group of teenage boys walks by. One of them peels off from the group and approaches me.
French Boy: FrenchFrenchFrenchFrenchFrenchyFrenchFrenchFrench?
Oh no, someone else asking for directions. Honestly, who would look at me and think, "boy, that girl sure looks directionally gifted"?
Me: Uh, desolee...
French Boy: Oh, you speak English?
Me: Yes.
FB: Oh, do you have the time?
Me: *Pulls out phone, shows FB the time. Assumes interaction is over*
FB: Oh. Do you have the facebook?
Me: The facebook?
FB: Yes.
Me: Um, yeah...
Wow, I just spent an hour talking about facebook and God with a bunch of teenagers, and here is one asking me about facebook on the street. So this is oddly relevant...
FB: Can I be your friend on the facebook?
Nope, this French child who is incapable of growing a mustache is not doing what I think he's doing. He must want someone to practice his English with.
Me: Um, sure. My name is Allison Wheeler.
My facebook security is so airtight you will never find me.
FB: So, why are you in Paris?
Me: My husband is a researcher here, and I've come along with him.
Just in case you're doing what I sincerely hope you're not doing, I'll bring out the H card. That will surely put a stop to this tomfoolery.
FB: *slighly crestfallen* You have a husband?
Me: Yes, yes I do.
He's twice as old as you and could destroy you with science.
FB: So why were you in the U.S.?
Seriously, let this one go, kid.
Me: I lived there. It's where I am from.
FB: Oh. *Pause*. You are a very beautiful woman.
When I was single, never did a man in a bar send me a drink, but I am apparently the electric glow of sex to this French adolescent. Whywhywhy?!
Me: Thanks.
FB: *Inclining his head toward me* Can I have a kiss?
I have eye shadow older than you.
Me: Nope, *slaps FB on the shoulder*, but you have a great day!
Me: *Runs home to double and triple check privacy settings on facebook account*
This is a fantastic story! Stay away from French middle schools!
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ReplyDeleteAlways give creepsters... or small children... your maiden name!
ReplyDeleteOr better yet, just lie.
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