Am I a Horrible Person?
So a couple of days ago, my mother and I were at a red light. Her window was half way open and I had the music a tad bit too loud when from the corner of my eye I see this guy come up to the passenger side window. As I turn my head to see what he is doing, my mom out of reflex, as she said, closes the window a little bit, sort of scaring the guy from asking us a question. On closer inspection, I notice that he looks to be more of a boy, then a man, probably no older then 16 or 17. I quickly turn down the music and ask him what he wanted, politely of course, but he just gives us this really sad look and turns to walk away.
I swear I’ve never felt so bad before. The look that he gave my mother and me had us both wishing we could turn back time and re-do/think our actions. I don’t think he was a “hobo” or anything, he was dressed normally, a little dirty looking, but what teenage boy isn’t sometimes? In my head I thought that he might have wanted to know the time or something? That’s why I felt so bad afterward. I asked my mom why she had closed the window like that? She said she didn’t do it on purpose, it was just reflex, since she also saw him from the corner of her eye. He literally just popped out of nowhere next to the car and so I can understand since it surprised me too. Also a long time ago, when my mother was still in college she said she had her necklace snatched right off her neck when she was driving in her car and was stopped at a red light. Her window was wide open and some guy just walked right up to her and snatched it off and then took off running. My mother said she was too stunned to do anything. So, I could understand the “reflex” part.
Ugh, but did we feel so horrible afterwards. Its the look he gave us, even now I’m thinking about it and sighing sadly…
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Jamie | April 7th, 2008 at 3:48 pm #
I don’t think that you are a horrible person! Think about what could have happened if your mom hadn’t done that? It’s sad to think we have those natural reactions, but in today’s society, how can we not?
I took a self-defense class and they told us the best thing we can do is listen to our body’s reactions. Like if the hair on the back of your neck stands up or if you have this really strong inclination about something, LISTEN.
Steph | April 7th, 2008 at 5:00 pm #
^^Yea! It’s just weird that happen, I mean if he wanted something as simple as the time why not ask somebody on the street? You had your music loud so you were already distracted, and he came out of no where?? That’s weird. People don’t sneak up on other people in their cars just to walk away without saying anything. Your mom did the right thing IMO, you shouldn’t feel bad.
Laarni | April 8th, 2008 at 12:34 am #
I don’t think at all that you are a horrible person. I believe about the reflex thing. It’s just a normal reaction. We never know if this man is bad or good but it’s better to be safe than sorry. :p
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Matt | April 8th, 2008 at 7:42 pm #
No your not horrible. However that is a bit weird!
Kiera | April 10th, 2008 at 4:33 pm #
Awww…don’t feel too bad. Nowadays you can’t be too trusting of anybody, even innocent looking folks. I would have mostly likely reacted the same. Of course, I would have felt bad if he was one of the innocent people, but on the other hand, you never know. Then again, I’m easily paranoid. I think everyone is after me. *ninja*
Sueblimely | April 11th, 2008 at 2:44 am #
Awesome! Ahahaha! Stop it, you
Starlet | April 14th, 2008 at 8:17 pm #
I don’t think you have any thing to feel horrible about, it is just a natural reaction to want to protect yourself
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B. Good | April 16th, 2008 at 9:04 pm #
Def don’t think you’re a horrible person. I probably would’ve rolled my window ALL the way up, and double locked the doors while I was at it.
Kid or not, you can’t roll up on folks outta nowhere like that!
Theses days, you never know. Err on the side of caution, right?
Troy | September 21st, 2008 at 6:40 pm #
You suck Roxy! How dare u close the window on Kurt Cobain boy! naa jk. You’re awesome!