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Single White Male - Feeling awkward in Public

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  • 11-06-2018 2:09am
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    damianch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭


    I'm early 30s and live alone. (And love it)

    I have lots of friends, but over the last few weeks I feel a bit awkward in places in public whereby I am alone.

    Today for example it was a nice day and I went to the lakes (c. 2km from my house) lots of families and kids about. I was sitting by the car listening to the Dubiln game on the radio, just basically having a lazy Sunday but not stuck inside.

    But then I suddenly became very self aware of what direction I was pointing my phone when taking pics of the scenery etc , in case parents thought I was taking pics of their kids and worried about whether looking or staring in the wrong direction might be perceived as werid.

    I visit the lakes near my house at least once or twice a week, but usually mid week for lunch & a walk. Now, with summer in flow and throngs of visitors about , I feel like an unwanted blight.

    I guess this isn't a question but more a statement , but being a single white male on your own in a public place, can be pretty f*ing daunting!


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    Arghus
    Registered Users Posts: 14,377 ✭✭✭✭Arghus


    Suspicion haunts the guilty mind.


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    #3
    damianch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭damianch


    Arghus wrote: »
    Suspicion haunts the guilty mind.

    Glad you got that comment out of the way first, was expecting it !


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    The Crowman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 991 ✭✭✭The Crowman


    damianch wrote: »
    I'm early 30s and live alone. (And love it)

    I have lots of friends, but over the last few weeks I feel a bit awkward in places in public whereby I am alone.

    Today for example it was a nice day and I went to the lakes (c. 2km from my house) lots of families and kids about. I was sitting by the car listening to the Dubiln game on the radio, just basically having a lazy Sunday but not stuck inside.

    But then I suddenly became very self aware of what direction I was pointing my phone when taking pics of the scenery etc , in case parents thought I was taking pics of their kids and worried about whether looking or staring in the wrong direction might be perceived as werid.

    I visit the lakes near my house at least once or twice a week, but usually mid week for lunch & a walk. Now, with summer in flow and throngs of visitors about , I feel like an unwanted blight.

    I guess this isn't a question but more a statement , but being a single white male on your own in a public place, can be pretty f*ing daunting!

    Whats being white got to do with it? Most people in Ireland in are white last time I checked.


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    damianch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭damianch


    The Crowman wrote: »
    Whats being white got to do with it? Most people in Ireland in are white last time I checked.

    It's a play on Single White Female you F'ing Dick

    Try me again will you>>>


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    damianch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭damianch


    The Crowman wrote: »
    Whats being white got to do with it? Most people in Ireland in are white last time I checked.


    That the only reason you came??? You sad POS
    ..,


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    The Crowman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 991 ✭✭✭The Crowman


    damianch wrote: »
    It's a play on Single White Female you F'ing Dick

    Try me again will you>>>

    I really am stumped as to why your neighbours would key your car. :rolleyes:


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    damianch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭damianch


    The Crowman wrote: »
    I really am stumped as to why your neighbours would key your car. :rolleyes:

    :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

    I am a smart guy. You bother yourself researching me, you either fancy me or you are jealous ..

    I feel a lil bit sorry for you darling


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    wexie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,480 ✭✭✭wexie


    damianch wrote: »
    It's a play on Single White Female you F'ing Dick
    damianch wrote: »
    You sad POS..,

    you know you can just close your account no?

    Really no need to be acting the maggot to try get yourself banned


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    damianch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭damianch


    wexie wrote: »
    you know you can just close your account no?

    Really no need to be acting the maggot to try get yourself banned

    Acting the maggot ? How ?


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    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    damianch wrote: »
    I'm early 30s and live alone.

    Shocking.


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    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,926 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    damianch wrote: »
    Acting the maggot ? How ?

    Calling people names. Do you do this in real life or are you just being brave because you're at a keyboard ?


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    wexie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,480 ✭✭✭wexie


    damianch wrote: »
    Acting the maggot ? How ?

    1. Attack the post, never the poster. In other words, don't make it personal. If you wish to debate a topic or rebut a statement, insulting any boards.ie user will only get you in trouble. You are free to have a go a their argument. You are not free to have a go at them.
    2. Don't use text speak. The use of txtspk is strictly forbidden in all forums on boards.
    3. Don't be a dick. In other words, behave yourself. Treat other people with respect, be nice, friendly, rational, and most of all... have fun!

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056307178


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    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,527 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Mod: OP taking a short holiday. Closing the thread as I don't see any good reason for leaving it open.


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