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the_cup_dance
oren The gasoline pump didn't have one of those credit_card swiper thingies on it, so I had to_go inside to pay.

I went in and handed my card to_a guy who acted like I'd interrupted him or something. He swiped the card, then threw it on_the counter at me.

He had a drink cup in one hand while he waited for the receipt to print out.

As he turned around, he lost his grip on_the cup and proceeded to do a little dance, trying to keep the cup from hitting the floor.

Thoroughly embarrassed, he placed the receipt in front of me so I could sign it. Then he said, "This just hasn't been a good day for me. My girlfriend just broke up with me after nine months."

I_said, "Yeah, that's not a good day."

I signed the receipt, then he said thanks.

Before the cup dance, he was aloof. After the cup dance, he opened up to me.

Life needs more cup dances.
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