(This exchange is actually something that happened last October, but I’m wearing the sweater today so it popped in my head.)

Lady at TJ Maxx Cash Register: Next, please!

Me: Hello…

TJ Maxx Lady: Hi there.  Were you able to find everything okay?

Me: I was, thank you.

TJ Maxx Lady: Oh, this is a cute sweater!

Me: Thanks! I’m going to a conference and thought I could use some business casual sweaters.  Those conference halls are always so cold.

TJ Maxx Lady: Is the conference here?

Me: No; It’s in Indianapolis.

TJ Maxx Lady: Oooooh. Maybe you’ll meet someone? [wink / smile]

[My Inner-Brain Voice: What the… Do I have a neon sign on my forehead that says “single” that only women my mother’s age can see?  If so… how do I make it visible to actual men-folk?]

Me: Yeah… Maybe.  You never know.

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