[nagdu] Stupid people?

[Bernadetta Pracon]

Jessica:
Wow, Unbelievable. I share your feeling of shock. That guy was ignorant 
and rude. And I'm sorry to be dismissive, but he was an idiot like you 
say.   I had a similar situation happen with my Kipp when I first got 
him a few years  ago. I was standing in the checkout line at a local 
grocery store, and someone in front of me started petting him. He was 
being a good boy and tried very hard to focus on being a guide, but the 
person was doing her very best to distract him nonetheless. I quickly 
put my hand on his back in an effert to stop her from doing that, and I 
was going to ask her politely to please stop petting my working dog. 
But I didn't get the chance. As soon as I put my hand on Kipp's back, 
she got very nasty with me and said, "'Scuse me, take your hand off the 
dog. I'm trying to pet him. Move!". I was shocked and angry, and it  
took all  I had to not take all my frustration out on her. But I 
retorted with, "Excuse me, you can't pet him. He's working, and I 
reserve the right to stop your interference in his job. Your 
distracting him, so please leave him alone.". My mom said that the 
woman just shot me a dirty look and spun around to face the counter. I 
know I was a bit brash with her, but it's hard to educate rude and 
careless people. Unfortunately.
Bernadetta

P.S: I think it's so funny and cute that both our dogs are named Kip, 
except mine is spelled with two P's. Where's yours from?

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