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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again...I readily admit I am absolutely incapable of being rude or stern or abrupt.  I just freeze.  My husband is always on my case about this, in many contexts.  I wish I were different, but after years and years of trying, I just can't find a backbone.  Also, I look very young, so I think that makes it even harder for me to be taken seriously.

I admire all you DC people who are so self-assured, but what strategies can you offer a meek Midwestern girl?  I like the sunglasses at all hours thing.  Sometimes I wear a scarf over my hair--that also seems to keep people away, somehow.[/quote]

OP, I hear you all the way. My DH, who is Army, is the same way as yours.  I'm always shocked when something like this happens that I just don't know what to do or say.  I freeze and have a half smile half grimace on my face. However, if anyone comes near my kids, watch out.  I'm not sure why that same instinct doesn't kick in when its just me. I had a drunk Japanese man follow me to my car one night. I quickly got in my car and sped away.

I do, however, always look perpetually pissed off when I'm in crowds, on the metro, etc.  This keeps weirdos away.

BTW, I am guessing your C9BL, and very rarely ride the metro.[/quote]

Jeez, am I that transparent?

I was on the way to interview a midwife.  At least my decision just became easier--I'm going with the more expensive one who does all my care in my home!

But I take the kids in for field trips a fair amount, so these are good lessons to learn.[/quote]

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