We're not on the West Coast anymore, Toto

I love the West Coast, and the friendly atmosphere. Yet when I come here I just lose it all, within days. Today I was in the underground - I sat down, started typing a text message to Chu when an elderly lady sat opposite me and started talking to me and the guy next to me. I had my headphones on so I didn't hear what she was saying, and I didn't lift my glance from my mobile... stonewalling her until she shut up.

I mean, how rude is that? Back home I would have acknowledged the other person, would have at least smiled at her and possibly started a short conversation.

So rude.

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