Man at the ATM

Thursday, January 6th 2011

I returned a movie tonight at the rental box inside the McDonald's located right across the street from our house. There was a rough looking man who probably didn't have a bath in a few days that came in soon after I did and he wasn't exactly sober. An old song came on and he started to dance around and sing along.

"You remember this song?" He asked me as I was waiting in line.

I usually don't ignore a person when they're talking to me, even if I don't know how to respond. So I answered, "Yes, this is a good song."

That was all I could come up with in hopes he didn't try to start dancing with me next.

Then I was at the rental box, just as I noticed the same man popped up at the ATM right next to me.

"How do I get my card to work?" He asked me as he was swiping it backwards. I tried to show him which direction to swipe it without actually taking the card from his hands. It took a minute but he got it to work and got his cash.

I found a movie at the same time and left the store carefully. I'm glad I could help him, but I'm also glad I didn't get asked to dance.

Peace :)