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My sandwich request was ignored, and I was practically put on trial for using the microwave in the breakroom

I usually bring my own lunch to work but today, I forgot it. So, I went to a deli-style place to get a sandwich and there was a pretty long line which is always hard to navigate because while in line, people seem to want to chit-chat and I never know what to say. Then, when you get to the front of the line, you need to be clear about what you want without delay. So, there were 2 girls behind me who were talking to each other non-stop and a guy in front of me who gave me one of those acknowledging nods with a smile. I wasn't sure if he was doing that to me or to the girls behind me, so I just stood completely still. Then by the time it was my time to order, I wanted to get my bread toasted but I didn't see that as on option on the menu board, so I just ordered from the menu and surprisingly it wasn't toasted. The two girls behind me never stopped talking to each other the whole time and they were getting on my nerves, so I was glad to get out of there.

Back in the office, I went to the breakroom which has a little kitchen area and put the sandwich in the microwave to see if it would somewhat toast it. The guy who is always calling me out for one thing or another and once compared me to a serial killer in front of the waitress when were all at a restaurant when I ordered came into the kitchen. He asked in a loud voice, "who's stinking up the place?" Everyone stared at the microwave and then me. I said, "it's just a sandwich," but he said I should be more respectful of others. I know he was just giving me a hard time, but with everyone laughing and in on the joke on top of the trauma at the deli, it kind of ruined my entire lunch.

I will be sure to remember to bring my lunch from home from now on.
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deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Excellent story telling. Could be a short movie
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@deadgerbil Okay, so that was true back then... when I said it, I guess. So what? You don't need to keep bringing it up. And maybe I still don't exactly know what to do in social interactions... to a degree. I mean I suppose I might not know what to do. Besides, I think that's normal for most people, at least for certain unusual circumstances like I explained.

But I used to literally freeze in place and now I am able to battle through it without the world crashing down on me. Even so, even if I do have some type of social awkward moments when I get caught off-guard, it's literally just a trace of it. So, it's not really that big of a deal.

You really lack self-awareness
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
@MarkPaul all you do is project your lack of self awareness on others, it's hilarious

I lack the practice and skills to know what to do on my own to "naturally" socialize Jun 30, 2018

I have suddenly become aware that I don't seem to know what I'm doing in social interactions September 2026

You suddenly becoming aware of something you allegedly knew about from before the pandemic... You don't even know what you're saying at lmao
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@deadgerbil Well, you're kind of taking things out of sequence and context.
Can I hear about the serial killer moment?
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@PrincessVelvet There's not that much to hear. A group of us went to lunch and everyone gave their order to the waitress and after I gave mine, Dylan said, "now can you say that, so you don't sound like a serial killer?" And everyone, including the waitress laughed and my face turned red, and Dylan put his arm on my shoulder and said something that made everyone laugh again. And I just laughed along to get through it.

 
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