I'm at a hotel, on business and things went badly this morning. I'm day drinking at the bar when you notice me. I'm clearly feeling the effects of my alcohol. I say goodbye to the bartender and turn to walk away, over served and with another drink in my hand.
Before I get to the door I knock back my glass and finish the drink in one swallow, then turn to put the drink down. As I turn I become unbalanced and literally fall on the floor beside your feet.
I feel the heat of embarrassment flush my face. I look up and you laugh, not in a friendly way but rather with condescension. I stand, and head for the door then stop as you call me back.
"hey pal... need this" you say, holding up my room key.
I turn and walk back to you.
You reach out to hand it to me and just before I have it you pull it back.
"Do you want to say thank you?" you ask with an arrogant look in your eyes.
I mumble a response and try to take it again.
"I can't hear you" you taunt.
Thank you very much, may I please have my room key?