Another invasion incident at the grocery store...

The check-out cashier who was friendly and efficient commented that she thought it looked like I worked out. I said that I did but I suddenly felt like she was examining me. She started making comments on my purchases... all complimentary... and laughed and said, "Don't mind me, I'm just speaking in clichés..." things like "Oh good for you, an apple a day will keep you healthy..." I wasn't sure what to say back, so I resorted to my usual silent smile.

On her store apron, she had a digital name tag that scrolled "Deneese, pronounced Denise. Pronouns: Her/She." She smiled a lot at me which felt intrusive and asked me some personal questions: "How often do you shop here," Did you find everything you wanted," and things like that. When I finally finished and was walking out, I felt like I had been invaded.