I calmly approach this hot Caucasian lady, at a BP station I fill up at regularly, said hello, and started a conversation about her feet. She's cool with it the whole time, slipping her wedge sandals off so that I could take a pic of her pedicure. I asked to see her soles but she declined. I thank her and walk back to my car. Just before pulling off, this old dude, working there, walks up, telling me that that if he ever sees me there again he'll have me locked up, and that I shouldn't be there taking pics of women's feet.
So, the grand question is, Should I have politely told him to fuck off, or do I owe an apology? How would you guys handle threats like this? (OK, that's actually two questions LOL)
BTW, I've done this twice before, same BP station in the same manner, and the ladies were cool with it. One of em was wit her mom, and she showed me hers too, laughing and called me cute--all with no problems.
It doesn't sound wrong to me. Obviously, other people would know better.
Was the old dude who objected to this working there the previous two times? Sounds like it's his problem and no one else's if you've used it before with no trouble.
Posted by phatburger II (Member # 42499) on :
@ combine yes, the guy has worked there for sometime, and seemed nice. That day, he had just got through helping the lady I approached, with the gas pump she was parked next to, when I approached her. After I finished with the lady, he must've walked back over and spoke to her, because he approached my car from her pump.
Posted by phatburger II (Member # 42499) on :
@ Spotlight LMAO! But, I can't lie though, at first, when he mentioned Cops and jail, even though I maintained a calm appearance, it jarred my nerves a little because that's the LAST thing I need! But later in the day I thought, "hey, what did I do wrong? A, she's grown, and B, she consented!"
Posted by combine_hunter (Member # 39526) on :
I think she must have said something to him.
Posted by bluetoelover (Member # 14736) on :
yeah she must have said something to him, so him receiving a complaint from a customer and you were on the store's property then yeah I can see it turning bad for you. Cops show up and chances are they tell you to fuck off......or worst case scenario is they take you "downtown".
But if she's cool with it then I can't see the issue either(if that makes sense lol). I'd say switch gas stations for a little while...
Posted by phatburger II (Member # 42499) on :
@bluetoelover That's the only thing I could think of though, her complaining about me to the guy. Then, I wonder why she didn't just say no, like many other women have, if she didn't really wanna do it.
(SIGH) This is one of the reasons why I've always been afraid to do what so many other footmen out there do.
Posted by phatburger II (Member # 42499) on :
quote:Originally posted by bluetoelover: yeah she must have said something to him, so him receiving a complaint from a customer and you were on the store's property then yeah I can see it turning bad for you. Cops show up and chances are they tell you to fuck off......or worst case scenario is they take you "downtown".
But if she's cool with it then I can't see the issue either(if that makes sense lol). I'd say switch gas stations for a little while...
That's the only thing I could think of though, her complaining about me to the guy. Then, I wonder why she didn't just say no, like many other women have, if she didn't really wanna do it.
(SIGH) This is one of the reasons why I've always been afraid to do what so many other footmen out there do.
Posted by combine_hunter (Member # 39526) on :
quote:Originally posted by phatburger II: Then, I wonder why she didn't just say no, like many other women have, if she didn't really wanna do it.
Maybe she didn't want to be rude. Or think it through.
Apparently she had second thoughts, though.
Posted by mjl1717 (Member # 2939) on :
quote:Originally posted by bluetoelover: yeah she must have said something to him, so him receiving a complaint from a customer and you were on the store's property then yeah I can see it turning bad for you. Cops show up and chances are they tell you to fuck off......or worst case scenario is they take you "downtown".
But if she's cool with it then I can't see the issue either(if that makes sense lol). I'd say switch gas stations for a little while...
Yes, she may have seemed ok with it..But did not want to appear rude by refusing you..Id also switch gas stations for a while
Posted by Fwrinkledsoles (Member # 101) on :
I would just have been polite to his old guy, and said okay. Because you and him has the right of the First amendment. However, this is private property. I wouldn't go back to that service station again. A few years back in 2004 I was often taking pictures of women feet in a laundry mat and the owner who I knew from being in his store. He hired a thug to tell me that I wasn't welcome in the laundry mat coffee shop any more. The next day a female cop showed up and told me the same thing that I was trespass for that laundry mat. I express my concern and said okay. However, I invited that female cop and her chief over to view my picture in which I had at least 50 8x10s pictures in 11x14 frames on my wall in my home. Also, I told the female cop I wasn't mad at Mr. Campbell, she said, "you know him" I said yes. I then said, he has the right to make the rules for his store. I only thing I was upset about I said to the female officer. He could have came to me and I would have complyed. I also said, if I see him on the street I would speak to him. I did see him one day and his wife another day. The moral of this story most people don't understand our love for women feet and if someone don't like it just be nice. I have another story out in the park make pictures when some church women can a long. Posted by edelbrock (Member # 17055) on :
im trying to imagine what she could have said to him and it had to involve the words "wierdo" or "creep".
and thats only if he actually talked to her.
Posted by octoberbaseball (Member # 20977) on :
You guys have guts to ask girls to take pictures of their feet. Back in the day i thought of like an excuse to get a picture (I'm doing a study on pedicure color), but even still never did that. She did say that you can do it so I don't see the problem there. I think it's interesting how she took her foot out and let you take a picture, but not a picture of her sole. Who knows if she said something or not. If she did and still allowed you to take pictures then that is weird as others mentioned or maybe she didn't want to be harsh by rejecting. Similar to what I see often, girls give me their number and then never ever respond to calls or texts. Why give me your number?
Posted by markn (Member # 13818) on :
Phatburger II, I would never have had the guts to ask a woman I didn't know for this. However, I don't see a problem with the compliments and question. Who knows if the woman complained, but the fellow acts as an agent for the property owner so you should respect his wishes. I would bet any prowling photograper on this forum would confirm they hit a lot more fouls than home runs. Keeping swinging the bat!
Posted by Talos (Member # 39913) on :
I don't take lip like that from nobody. I would have definitely told him to fuck off. BP is shit and gets their gas from foreign companies anyway. Get a gas card from Ingles or Walmart so you can get 3 cents off a gallon of gas brought to you by American companies.
Posted by goodguyneighbor (Member # 2824) on :
Anytime you hear a female talk about some guy that approached her at a gas station, we all know where that story is going.
Gas station, highway, parking lot, alley = too intimidating. Not that you're necessarily a bad guy, but those are the kinds of vulnerable places where crime comes to mind.
I only ask women who will likely agree, in comfortable approachable situations.
No need to beat oneself up playing numbers games if you can read the likely outcome.
Posted by The_FJCruiser (Member # 6007) on :
Yeah dude I think you're fine. First of all it's none of the old man's business. If the ladies had an issue with it they could tell you to get lost. Only area I can see a potential issue is from like a trespassing standpoint. They told you not to be there and it's private property so that could be a problem. As far as snapping pics, no worries.
Posted by The_FJCruiser (Member # 6007) on :
quote:Originally posted by Talos: I don't take lip like that from nobody. I would have definitely told him to fuck off. BP is shit and gets their gas from foreign companies anyway. Get a gas card from Ingles or Walmart so you can get 3 cents off a gallon of gas brought to you by American companies.
Amen bro!!
Posted by The_FJCruiser (Member # 6007) on :
quote:Originally posted by Talos: I don't take lip like that from nobody. I would have definitely told him to fuck off. BP is shit and gets their gas from foreign companies anyway. Get a gas card from Ingles or Walmart so you can get 3 cents off a gallon of gas brought to you by American companies.
Amen bro!!
Posted by Tyler D. (Member # 11452) on :
quote:Originally posted by Spotlight: Fuck no you werent wrong. THe ADULT that you were talking to was cool with it . If she wasn't and you said another word, he would have been within his right as a business owner.
so very true
Posted by ShortLivedTyranny (Member # 36627) on :
Gas Stations are very intimidating. I don't think it's the right place to go about business like that. There have been a couple of times where I've been approached by guys who want my number. I'm completely disinterested, but I'm not in a comfortable place to feel secure in saying no. Not to mention I'm caught off guard and really don't know what to say. Not saying this is the case with this woman, but I am saying you might want to be a little more careful about the girls you approach and where you approach them.
Posted by aka.footjoyboy (Member # 32751) on :
Agreed, STL, this gas station scenario reeks of creep.
Posted by Patrick (Member # 1169) on :
Wrong no, but on private property, they have the right to tell you no pictures.
Patrick
Posted by phatburger II (Member # 42499) on :
Thanks for the advice and support, guys. This and other approaches I've made requires every shred of courage and confidence I have in my body. Oh, and for the record, this particular encounter (and about 90% of my other encounters) took place during high daylight, during busy hours, so there was no way I was going to get away if I tried to get violent.
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However, this is private property. I wouldn't go back to that service station again. ![[Cry]](cry.gif)
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