I usually make online purchases but this last weekend I was feeling adventurous & decided to buy a few pairs of pantyhose at one of the big department stores in town.
Was planning on using a self-service checkout stand but the lines were long so I figured what the heck & went straight to one of the cashiers instead.
My heart was pounding & I felt dizzy because I didn't have any other items - just the hose. I was on an adrenaline rush.
The minute I placed them on the counter, my cell phone rang. I could have just answered the call & let the SA ring up my purchase in silence but instead I blurted out "Sorry, I need to answer this. Can I leave MY pantyhose here for a sec?"
When I nervously returned to her till, she flat-out said "If these pantyhose really are yours, do yourself a favor & don't wear the linen shade... that color doesn't flatter anyone!"
The blood was rushing in my ears but I heard myself stammer "Thanks. I won't. At least not out of the house".
I've replayed that transaction a thousand times in my head & still can't believe that I outed myself to a complete stranger.