Canadians Are Too Polite

An embarrassing incident

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I was sitting on the toilet when somebody in the next stall called out.

Hi, how are you?

Not wanting to appear rude, I replied.

I’m fine.

I was hoping that would be the end of the conversation.

So, what are you doing?

This was getting to be a bit much.

Just sitting here doing the same thing you are.

I was beginning to get a bit uncomfortable.

So, can I come over?

Now I was really annoyed. However continuing with polite decorum, I replied.

I’m a bit busy right now.

He replied with irritation in his voice.

Look, I’m going to have to hang up. The idiot in the next stall keeps answering my questions.

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