{"id":6989,"date":"2026-05-29T04:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/?p=6989"},"modified":"2026-05-29T04:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:47:12","slug":"how-to-avoid-someone-annoying-at-the-bus-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/?p=6989","title":{"rendered":".How to Avoid Someone Annoying At the Bus Stop."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9835-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9835-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9835-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9835-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9835-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I bought these books recently and love them. It is basically about a guy who hates people and wants to avoid human encounters at all costs. Many times, I can relate, especially when it comes to kids and helicopter moms at the playground. Or masses of people in the subway on a hot, sticky summer day in the city. Or super annoying voices and fake people. Here, I want to share a couple of tricks on how to avoid awkward encounters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vocal Fry\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WDfJn1kcQuU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Do you have a mobile phone? Can you act like you have received an important call?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. I have the latest iPhone, and I studied at the best school for actors in California for three years, under the tutelage of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger. I have trained my entire life for this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. Yes, and I once spoke to the clown who played in my son\u2019s school theater who gave me tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. I\u2019m on a digital detox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you answered A or B, you have successfully avoided an awkward encounter. Well done. If you answered C, please proceed to the next question.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Are there other people at the bus stop? Can you pretend to know them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Yes, there\u2019s a small crowd, including a friendly looking woman with a pug. She\u2019s wearing red glasses to boot, and I have doggy treats in my coat pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. There is a drunk man wielding a kitchen knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. I am alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you answered A or B, you have successfully avoided an awkward encounter. Well done. If you answered C, please proceed to the next question.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Are there any places to hide around the bus stop?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Yes, it has a covered shelter and advertising panels. I am a master of disguise and will simply\u00a0<em>maneuver<\/em>\u00a0behind the Chanel No. 5 ad, just on the other side of the annoying person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. There is a thin tree, the size of a pole. I could, in theory, stand behind it. My body would stick out, but it would block most of my face, removing any risk of eye contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. There is nowhere to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you answered A or B, you have successfully avoided an awkward encounter. Well done. If you answered C, please proceed to the next question.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Can you run away?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. I am a world-class athlete, vying for gold in the 200-meter dash at the next Olympics. I can turn and sprint so fast that the annoying person will never catch me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. I tore a ligament last week mowing the lawn. I can hobble, but it will cause permanent damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. I have gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you answered A or B, you have successfully avoided an awkward encounter. Well done. If you answered C, please proceed to the next question.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Do you have access to cyanide?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Rejoice: my trusted cyanide! I always keep a little vial, just in case. Because, if I\u2019ve learned anything in life, it\u2019s that you could bump into an annoying person at any moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. No, but I can see a pretty big rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. Nope. What is this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you answered A or B, you have successfully avoided an awkward encounter. Well done. If you answered C, then I\u2019m afraid you will have to have an awkward encounter with the assholes.<\/em> <em>Good luck. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4875f9e7-c174-4d5f-894c-023129473874_3270x654-1-1024x205.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4875f9e7-c174-4d5f-894c-023129473874_3270x654-1-1024x205.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4875f9e7-c174-4d5f-894c-023129473874_3270x654-1-500x100.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4875f9e7-c174-4d5f-894c-023129473874_3270x654-1-768x153.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sometimesraw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4875f9e7-c174-4d5f-894c-023129473874_3270x654-1.webp 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I bought these books recently and love them. It is basically about a guy who hates people and wants to avoid human encounters at all costs. Many times, I can relate, especially when it comes to kids and helicopter moms at the playground. 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