Rude

I witness rudeness every single day. People saying, doing, asking things they shouldn't. I mean I've been known to have a rude tone, but I know boundaries and what is and isn't acceptable.

Yesterday, I had one of the rudest questions asked, not to me, but about me. Completely pissed me off. You see, I put my house up for sale by owner. I knew when I bought it that I wouldn't stay here long. My parents always bought and sold houses, and I just knew I would follow lightly in their footsteps. I got a pretty good deal on the house, and my goal was to stay for 3  years and then try to sell. Hence, putting the sign up when my 3 years had passed.

I was afraid people would think that I couldn't afford it. Everyone that has asked about it has asked me if I was downsizing. Why that pops into their head, I'm not sure. Anyway, a guy that we know lives in a nearby neighborhood. He stopped by the shop to ask why I was selling and how much I wanted for it....just in case someone asked if there were any homes in the neighborhood selling. I was busy with a customer, so after I answered his question, I walked outside.

The man talked to my dad for a bit and then left. What he asked is what pissed me off. Are you ready?

"Can she not afford it anymore since she doesn't have a job?"

What? Did he really just ask that?

1. I have a job. It's not teaching like I went to school to do, but I have a job. One that I chose and am content with.
2. That job pays me so I can pay my bills. My mortage is being paid. Thanks.
3. Whether I can afford my house or not is really none of your damn business is it?
4. Why I'm selling (even if it's just as simple as ready to move somewhere else) shouldn't matter to anyone but me.
5. How dare you come in and ask that. It is so completely and utterly rude. RUDE! If I were bon qui qui, I'd cut you.

So what is the lesson for the day?

Just because you see this

Doesn't mean this.

K?