You may have seen me at Rico’s because I go there often. But I bet I’m not the only person in that store you’ve seen at Rico’s because, it’s after all, in the same shopping center and is a popular restaurant. While I’m flattered you seem to “remember” me, it also is inappropriate to tell me this—especially when I am leaving the store and just want to get home. Especially when you mention it was several months ago. And you know this because you apologize for mentioning it before you even start and again when it’s over to cover your bases and avoid being creepy, but that doesn’t make it suddenly not creepy and uncomfortable to me.

I’ve been going to blockbuster almost every day for 2 weeks because the movies are free. And you know what? The guys working there recognize me from yesterday, and the day before, and the day before. But they don’t say “I remember you from yesterday.” They understand boundaries (or don’t find me attractive). They let me be, occasionally ask if I need help and sometimes comment on how much they like the movie I’m renting. And you know, if one struck up a conversation, it wouldn’t be about how they remember me from several months ago. It may be a little uncomfortable, but it wouldn’t be creepy. It wouldn’t cross a line.

And instead of saying this I say I got to Rico’s a lot and have only been home for two months so it probably wasn’t me. I grit and bear it and try to get away so I can go get my froyo at Krogers. And I want to cover up my body and wear sweatpants.