People are Not as Complicated as They Seems, Sometimes All We Need is A Little Understanding... And Brains.

Scene: It was nearly midnight. I was waiting for the lift at the ground floor of my apartment, alone. Suddenly, a big bald African guy ambled in and gave me this long stare.


Black Man (BM): Hi.

Hesitated for a moment, mind kept playing scenes from the “Little Man”. Plus I'm allergic to bald guys. To respond, or not to respond? But since I’m learning the art of hospitality, so…

Me: *Lame smile*

BM: What is your name?

Me: Joe.. uh I mean, Joey.

BM: Hi Joey! My name is Kyle.

Me: Like hell I care? *smile*

Awkward pause… Why is the stupid lift taking so darn long?

BM: How old are you?

Me: Sixteen.

BM: Oh, so are you working or studying?

Me: Studying.

BM: High school or college?

Me: School.


Lift finally arrived. Nosey Parker had to stop prying.


…or not.


BM: So…are you local or Korean?

Me: I’m a Japanese.

BM: Oh you are Japanese! Then do you live here? Or just visiting?

Me: I live here, with my boyfriend.

BM: *Disbelieving tone* You live with your boyfriend?

Me: Yes, of course! Should I not? *brightest fake smile ever*… Goodbye, have a nice day!