I stood at the front door searching in my handbag for my keys. A stranger was standing inside looking at me…. I was wondering why he didn’t open the door…. I eventually opened it and said, “Goodnight.”
“Goodnight. Miss can I say something to you?”
“Sure.”
“I stood here looking at you searching for your keys in your bag. The next time, have your keys in your hand before you get to the door.”
“You could have opened the door for me.”
“True, but I don’t know if you live in this building or just pretending to be looking for keys.”
“You’re right, but you are standing in the lobby and I don’t know why you are here. You could have been pretending to be waiting on someone in the building.”
“You’re also right, but remember to keep your keys handy.”
“I will.”