Well, isn’t that rude? Those old ladies over there talk like no one’s around. This is a botanical garden, not a social chat room.
Okay, concentrate now. You’re here to relax, to take some nice pictures.
Trying to my best to block out the noise, I adjusted the settings on my camera. Of the entire botanical garden, these were the best-looking tulips. I must get a picture of them.
That’s it, perfect.
Just as I pressed the shutter button, there came a howl of laughter, knocking me and my picture out of focus. I bellowed, “What’s the matter with you?”
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Tut tut! No manners
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Nice, believable dialogue.
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Thank you.
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When it comes to pictures, try, try again.
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Absolutely. 🙂
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What a beautiful picture. Glad you were able to get a nice once in the midst of someone else’s fun!
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This isn’t my picture and this story is entirely fictitious though I did encounter similar situation once or twice before.
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Oh dear, and they seem to everywhere. Relatable story. Well told.
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Thank you.
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Some people show no respect for their surroundings! Noce one.
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I agree. Thank you for reading.
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That’s telling them! I like the inner monologue, and her loud explosion at the end shows just how she’s feeling.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Yes, you have describe the frustration of trying hard to concentrate, only to be disturbed. Well told.
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Thank you.
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Makes a change from the old people ranting about the youth of today!
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This absolutely could happen. Has happened. Sigh.
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It has happened, more times than I can count. *sigh*
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To talk is good for the soul, yet we also need periods of silence, you described well a dilemma
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I agree.
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I have been around people who always need to fill silence with verbal noise without realizing that sometimes the quiet is necessary.
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I live with someone like that and it’s why I’m always craving time alone – to experience the quiet.
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I hear you! (very quietly) 😀
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And at times we should find time just to be alone and reflect on ourselves
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I agree.
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