TIFU by waving back at someone who wasn’t waving at me… twice.

r/

So today, I was walking through the grocery store when I saw someone waving excitedly in my direction. I didn’t recognize them, but I panicked and assumed we must have met somewhere before. Naturally, I waved back like an idiot. Full hand wave. Big smile. Maybe even a double wave.
The person looked confused. That’s when I realized they were actually waving at the person directly behind me. Awkward, but whatever — I kept walking, hoping the ground would just swallow me.

Fast forward three aisles later, and I run into them again. And for some reason — probably sheer social panic — I waved again. Like a sequel no one asked for. They just looked at me like, “Are you okay?”

I was not okay. I left without half my groceries and dignity.

TL;DR:
Thought someone was waving at me, waved back enthusiastically. Turns out they weren’t. Then I waved at them again later. I live with the shame now.

Comments

  1. colnross Avatar

    What did you use to generate this story?

  2. SnooPeppers2244 Avatar

    I would’ve waved back at you. That lady could’ve spared you some embarrassment, I’ve been there lol

  3. porkchopbun Avatar

    It’s not really FU.

    It’s just a mistake.

  4. Efficient_Half_5584 Avatar

    At this point you should have just started to wave at everyone you see. And act like you have a mental disability. After seeing you just ghost waving they probably wouldn’t have had to have much convincing that it was true. Could have ended the grocery store visit by waving at everyone and addressing them as Chris. Just waving and saying hey Chris to everyone and anyone in your immediate vicinity

  5. asparwhite Avatar

    This is a bot story, seen the exact same one but at a gym.