This particular technique is a cardinal sin. You’ll notice I don’t specify what exactly it’s a sin in relation to, it’s that bad. It has almost certainly happened to you many, many times throughout your life, regardless of who you are or where you’ve been. Such a lack of common decency should never be displayed, and only the most vile, soulless people commit the act without genuine apology.
It goes like this, you’re having a casual stroll from Terribly Exciting Place A to Exceptionally Important Place B. There is a high chance you’re daydreaming, entirely off with the fairies, having the most wonderful time – possibly even eating an ice cream. Always aware of other people though, and keeping a respectable distance. For the sake of the dramatic, we’ll say you’re eating the best ice cream the world has to offer. Your taste-buds have never felt this alive as you tongue-lash the deliciously cold surface of your frozen treat with vigour and abandon.
Bang. Possibly not even anything so loud as that, perhaps just “Bump”.
That’s all it takes, really. Some egotistical villain, from a medieval era where Might equalled Right, and force was respected instead of litigated has just pushed right by you. Knocking your shoulder in the process, just your arm, or slamming into you with great bodily force. Regardless, the effect is the same. Your personal space has been invaded, your tender physical body is bruised, mentally you’re shaken up – angered, even – and your precious, delectable ice cream is on the ground. Your day is ruined. The culprit has carried on, without noticing. Another anonymous individual is tallied onto your hit list.
Key Issues:
Sheer arrogance
Total lack of care for the bodily rights of other people
Can damage delicious frozen milk products
Suggested Defence/Response:
Wear armoured or sharp, pointy items
Become a hermit
