FYI - sarcasm is easily lost over the Internet, and the headline above was intended to be sarcastic.
The CTA Roosevelt stop is part of my daily weekday routine. Usually it's uneventful (and I can even go out on a limb and say an enjoyable start to my day). The CTA train tracker usually helps me time my trip pretty efficiently and the day starts out smoothly.
Well today was slightly different.
As I approached the turnstiles at the entrance to the Green/Orange line Roosevelt stop, one of the CTA attendants was trying to help an elderly Asian man who didn't appear to speak English (by help, I mean push him to the proper turnstile). In doing so, she was partially blocking the turnstile I was trying to access.
Like a normal person, I said, "excuse me." There was no demonstrative tone or any ill will, it was just a simple "excuse me."
Apparently, the CTA attendant didn't see it this way and as a result decided it would be a good idea to yell at me across the station as I was walking away. I stopped and said, "I said 'excuse me', it wasn't like I pushed you out of my way."
Anyway, I obviously touched a nerve, but it seems silly. I'm not letting this affect my day, but it's just funny how something so minor can prompt such an irrational response.
Usually I assume that yelling might come in a more serious and warranted setting (maybe at work or somewhere else). Thanks to this CTA attendant for starting my day off with an unnecessarily early yelling session.
Usually I assume that yelling might come in a more serious and warranted setting (maybe at work or somewhere else). Thanks to this CTA attendant for starting my day off with an unnecessarily early yelling session.
