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Strange event at the coffee shop today
lilitalienboi16:
So I walked into a coffee shop I normally attend to do my studies and have a good cup.
Today was different than the other days becvause the barista whom I'm friends with and I began talking about our schoolarly endeavors. He told me he was suppose to go to seminary school but that it was too expensive and certain doctrinal issues he had with the school provented him from ultimately going and hence why he is here at the coffee shop now. Well we began talking about doctrine etc... nothing serious or problamatic, he gave me certain insight into doctrine and eternal damnation that I was already aware though I disagreed with in silence.
Well, another customers husband came up to us and said "Guys, I don't have anything against your religion but you shouldn't be talking here, you are distracting this man and he needs to be making our drinks." Despite the barista working on the mans drink and his wife's, apparently, it wasn't good enough, our talking had to stop. So I looked at him not knowing what to say and simply walked away.
Well about 10 minutes later the guys wife came up, after they had received their drinks and after I had left to go to my studies and started berating this barista in front of everyone. Saying that He should be fired, that I am insensitive and a jerk for having a conversation with him while people are waiting for their drinks etc...
Well, the barista didn't hesitate to throw me under the bus and telling the lady things like "He just wouldn't stop talking, I was trying to stop etc..."
Well, that hurt a bit, because I felt our conversation wasn't one sided at all and actually very interesting. I was genuinely interested in what he had to say but that didn't matter.
Anyway, after that, I decided to go up to the lady and apologize to her and her husband even though I wasn't really sure what I was apologizing for. They said it was all fine and it was almost as if she wasn't mad at all and trying to play it off like she didn't just say all these , rather hurtful things about me, in front of the entire store. I'm pretty sure I heard her say I was being an "*******" too. I also apologized to the barrista for "getting him in trouble."
So thats what happened this morning and now here I sit. It was a hurtful experience because I feel like all the employees in the store now have a disdain for me and especially after this guy threw me under the bus no problem... I mean, I guess I can understand since the lady was saying he should be fired and all and perhaps he paniced and it was the only thing he could think of to defend himself but still..
What a strange event. I don't even know what to take from it other than slight sting. I'm fine now but I thought i'd share with you this strange event.
Rhys 🕊:
Thanks for sharing Alex.
Me thinks it's nothing to do with the drinks but the word of God piercing into them.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Many don't like it and it floods them with too many emotions to comprehend, like I'm angry with you but suddenly I'm all cool with it. I'm sure they will be angry again like all of us until they bow the knee.
Isa 45:23 By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: 'To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.'
Keep talking to your friend Alex.
Love and peace in Christ always
Rhys ;)
acomplishedartis:
Hi Alex.
Seems like you controled well your self and was able to see farther beyond the situation. Good for you. There is no point in giving back harsh behaviour or make a big drama from extrange situations like that one.
or perhaps you could have say to the lady: ''there are places on earth where child's are begin exploited, people wait days for flights, and you just can't...............*****.......??''
(you know I am kidding...)
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Moises G. on May 11, 2013, 04:50:41 AM ---
Hi Alex.
Seems like you controled well your self and was able to see farther beyond the situation. Good for you. There is no point in giving back harsh behaviour or make a big drama from extrange situations like that one.
or perhaps you could have say to the lady: ''there are places on earth where child's are begin exploited, people wait days for flights, and you just can't...............*****.......??''
(you know I am kidding...)
--- End quote ---
Haha Moises! You are too funny! I miss you dear brother, hope you will visit soon :) Will grab a coffee ;)
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Rhys on May 10, 2013, 07:43:28 PM ---Thanks for sharing Alex.
Me thinks it's nothing to do with the drinks but the word of God piercing into them.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Many don't like it and it floods them with too many emotions to comprehend, like I'm angry with you but suddenly I'm all cool with it. I'm sure they will be angry again like all of us until they bow the knee.
Isa 45:23 By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: 'To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.'
Keep talking to your friend Alex.
Love and peace in Christ always
Rhys ;)
--- End quote ---
Thanks Rhys, I felt a little betrayed by this friend though. That he was so quick and willing to throw me under the bus was quite the surprise to me.
I think he was just more frightened of the lady going to get his manager and really getting him fired so he reacted without thinking.
I agree though and I speculate that this man was more offended by our conversation than anything as he did mention the "Religion aspect." His mentioning of it makes me think he was more offended by our conversation than he is willing to admit! His wife on the other hand.. now she was... another story >.> hah....
All is well today! HOME MADE COFFEE! :D
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