So I filled out the form and went to the office to renew the pass. Apparently there were a few things missing but luckily I did not have to redo the entire form.
However, I could not immediately think of the the month I moved into a friends place. I said “just give me a minute to look at my calendar on my phone.” The associate/clerk made a remark (in a very serious & completely audible TO ALL tone)
“Well, Were You Homeless?”. I was in shock! It was so inappropriate, condescending and unbelievable! I replied: WHAT!? Did you really say Homeless? HAH! Are you kidding me?. She became somewhat flustered and turned bright red.
That is all. —Hoping I am able to travel
This article appears in Aug 19-25, 2010.
Really? Your life must be hard.
Should have responded by asking her how much rug she has to munch to keep her cushy government job.
Yeah, there are a class of people that have had their own four walls their entire lives, a stuffed pantry and a laundryroom all to themselves. They have no idea what the real world is like. Can’t even concieve of a rental history. Sad part is the fuckers are going to sink us all.
Did you ask to speak to her manager? That’s the route I would have taken. Then create an elaborate story about how your brother/sister ended up living on the streets and was murdered in Vancouver’s East Hastings and that you find her comment exceptionally unprofessional and inconsiderate. Bonus point if you get her to cry.
passport? i look creepy in my passport picture, don’t smile take your glasses off…great a squinting, unsmiling looney tune