About the Wi-Fi. Are you blind? Can you read, at all? He points to a notice in the corner of the coffee shop, which is all about the Starbucks Wi-Fi code. Then he focuses on my dark glasses. Are you blind? Or just subnormal? I'm not blind, I say, my voice trembling. I was just asking. Sorry to bother you. Fucking moron, he mutters as he starts tapping again. Tears are welling in my eyes, and as I back away, my legs are wobbly. But my chin is high. I'm determined I'm not going to dissolve. As I get back to the table, I force a kind of rictus grin onto my face. I did it!
In a coffee shop scene from "Finding Audrey" by Sophie Kinsella, the protagonist encounters an aggressive and rude individual while seeking the Wi-Fi code. The man harshly criticizes her for failing to notice a notice about the Wi-Fi, questioning her abilities and making her feel inadequate. Despite his offensive remarks, she responds with restraint and tries to maintain her composure.
Feeling emotional and shaken by the interaction, she shows resilience by not allowing herself to break down. Returning to her table, she forces herself to smile, determined to overcome the negative experience. This moment illustrates her struggle with anxiety and her determination to face challenges, despite the difficult social interactions she encounters.
