So. I go to several different facilities during the day. One of them is in the ghetto. I mean, straight up. Stray gun shots, broken down cars, and lots of foot traffic are normal. The facility is gated and super nice. One block out of it though, is sketch city.
A couple of blocks away there is a really busy intersection that is a favorite spot for homeless people to beg. There's one guy who I see on pretty regular basis. I've tried to offer him granola bars, but he turns them down, despite the sign he holds saying he's hungry.
Today, knowing I had nothing to offer him, I just played on my phone while sitting at the red light. Out of the corner of my eye, I see him standing outside my window, gesturing wildly, trying to get my attention. I rolled down my window and this was our conversation:
Me: Yes, sir?
Him: You STILL texin'? (I'm assuming he said this, because I grabbed my phone and looked down as soon as my car stopped rolling.)
Me: Yes. I am.
Him: You idiot. Stop textin' and drivin'.
Me: I'm STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT...not driving.
At which point the light turned and I drove away as he flipped me off. It makes me want to avoid that intersection from now on. I mean, if you won't accept the food I offer you, don't harass me for sitting peacefully at the red light.
