A conversation I just had with the customer service person at Expedia. My thoughts are in italics.
me: Hi. I'd like to cancel my upcoming flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.
Expedia Lady: Sure, Su-Chong. I can do that for you. If you don't mind, could you tell us the reason for your cancellation?
me: I just broke up with my boyfriend so I won't be needing to go see him. Ha! If I say that, they won't be able to challenge or question me!
Expedia Lady: Oh my goodness, So-Ching, I'm so sorry to hear that.
me: Oh, no. Please don't worry yourself over it.
Expedia Lady: Unless it was a happy break up?
me: .... Um... It was mutual.
Expedia Lady: Well, I'm still sorry to hear that, Su-Jung. Can I have your itinerary number? And I'm certain that he wasn't good enough for you and that you'll find someone better soon.
me: ... This is getting awkward... The number is 888888888888.
Expedia Lady: But really, Su-Chun, don't beat yourself up for it.
me: I'm not?
Expedia lady: You're going to find better men soon, I promise. Alright, it's only going to take a moment for the cancellation. Can I do anything else for you, So-Chun?
me: No thank you. I think I'll be fine for tonight.
Expedia lady: It's canceled. And remember, you're going to find a better man. Have a good night!
Rainy night, dyspeptic state, and unsolicited love advice from customer service person post-break up-- my life is apparently a bad romantic comedy movie.
When I was a freshman in college, I once went to do this psychology test for cash. I just had a huge fight with my girlfriend the evening before, which basically ended with a break up. Incidentally, the psychology test was video recorded interview where the examiner asked me a series of questions about how I felt about myself, my sexual preference, love and dating. Hilarity ensued. It was kind of like that scene in 500 Days of Summer where he explodes at the meeting.
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