Angry Woman

Summer brings a big turn around for residents at Hippyville USA. As simple as you would think life at a co-op would be, it in turn, is just that complicated. Most people who move into Hippyville USA understand that there is a learning curve and that the office staff knowledgeable people who are willing and able to aid them. Most people recognize that I do know what I am talking about and therefore listen.

But then there are those other people.

Those other people do not want to listen to my instructions. Those other people must think that I am idiot cause they never follow through with the instructions I give them. Those other people are the people I hate. The make me angry. They make me realize that the counter attached to my desk is not simply a place to write but also a barrier preventing me from launching out of my chair at their necks.

Being that face punching is frowned upon I have taken to standing up and talking in an effort to be more enticing to listen to. Now you might not think that this method would be effective while dealing with people, but it is. Let me explain.

While wearing heals (which I wear quite a bit in the summer) I can top off at 5'9" depending on the shoe. I have found that standing up and talking to people, (especially women from Asia) people take me more seriously. They (gasp!) listen to me. They do not question my authority. Perhaps literally standing over someone with a disapproving frown is effective when trying to persuade someone to listen to you (although I have heard that diabetic cookies work too).

It is going to be a long summer this year.

At least I'll be wearing great looking shoes...