This time was different. Maybe because I am now so sure and confident in my devotion to Michael, I was totally calm. Seeing that this young man was too young to remember the eighties, I knew he was joking at Michael's expense because he didn't know any better. I felt sorry that he had no idea of who Michael was, or what he had done for the world. I said, "Actually, he was always black," not in a sarcastic or angry way, but just quietly and confidently. The teller was immediately embarrassed by his thoughtless remark, and quickly said "Oh yes, and he was such an incredible artist".....and tried to make up for being so rude. I completed my transaction, smiled, said thank you and left the bank. As I walked to my car, I felt good that I had stood up for Michael in a way he would be proud of, and hoped that maybe another young person would start to think for himself, do some research, and find out the truth about Michael Jackson.
I don't know if I went to that bank for the purpose of meeting that teller, so that we each could learn something from the interaction we had, but I am happy that it turned out that way. I look forward to the next opportunity I have to share the truth of Michael with someone who has not discovered him yet.
6 comments:
U really handled it so well! :-)
I still get so emotional over Michael that I cannot say anything convincing to even my own relatives. I need to figure out how to keep emotions out of my conversations and talk in a dispassionate way!
It's hard because it is so important to us, and so personal. I understand completely! Thanks for your feedback.
L.O.V.E
bj
I usually get "Pff I wouldn't wanna be that guy's doctor!" or "I sure as h**l wouldn't wanna be that guy's plastic surgeon!" or some rude remark about "little boys"... and as soon as I open my mouth to tell them the truth, they interrupt me and are just plain rude in return.
I am becoming more confident in defending Michael as when my son asked why I had a large artificial sunflower in the rear window of my car, plus the BAD 25 sticker, and was it me who had written 'MJ for ever' in dust on my garage door?! I said it was his happy flower, and 'Yes I did'. He smiled,kind of 'Mmmmm?', but did not disagree with me!
Jacinta, I would not be ready to handle that kind of comment for sure. But it's important to take whatever small steps we are ready for, so that someday we can take on anyone and help to show them the truth. It's so important, and we will only be given what we are ready for (I hope). I also have a sunflower in my car, and a bumper sticker, Nina!
I've only ever come across this once on my own and that was with a co-worker and it was about the way Michael looked. I just gave him a look and told him that it was he had said wasn't very nice - I had the feeling that going any further wasn't going to get me anywhere, on a positive note though another co-worker said no it wasn't making the first one feel a little uncomfortable. Thankfully most people are positive but I am careful who I open up to
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