I have, several times in my life, consumed too much alcohol and have achieved an enhanced state of inebriation. But in each of those times I don’t think it would be dishonest of me to say that I was in a happy, friendly state.
I disclose this information to you because it relates to something I have experienced on several occasions, in particular during my walks down town. Namely, that of a person who has, I think, attained an even greater state of inebriation. Except that this individual is neither happy or pleasant.
So much so, that whilst I like to walk through town where he hangs around, I do what I can to avoid him. This morning I had to walk past him. He was about ten yards from me when must have realised I was giving him a stiff ignoring. He started shouting, at first entreaties to come and talk to him, and then some abuse when he realised I was ignoring him.
I have spoken to him in the past, the first time I hadn’t initially realised what I was dealing with. The second was when I hadn’t realised he was there until too late. I have heard him berating other people almost to the point of physical aggression to be honest I have no wish to converse with someone like that. Hence my efforts to avoid him.
He clearly has a problem given the frequency with which he gets in that state and this is at 7AM! Who isn’t at home in bed, sleeping off the previous nights overindulgences, except someone who has issues? I just wish he’d get them sorted and leave the high street in peace.
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