These things just happen, we do not always understand each other exactly. I don’t think he would have thought you were being rude and if so than he would have been quick to interpret; in which case you can clarify yourself. Don’t worry too much about this, happens to us all.

I would probably have just thought you were distracted by your kids.

I am socially retarded, so awkward social situations are a daily occurrence with me. I’m used to them so I don’t get so embarrassed now a days

Awkward social situations happen to me regularly. I tend to have a mouth that goes into gear before my brain, which results in some embarrassing situations. Not nasty ones, but they’re still suffered lol

too many to count and they all include alcohol!

I think you have simply over thought the whole situation

If I was that man, I would have assumed that you hadn’t heard me.

I think you are overthinking it – relax, he is a stranger, and wouldn’t have given you another thought 🙂

I would have assumed that you didn’t hear me. I know there are times when I’m focused on something else or thinking/ daydreaming about something else – I don’t hear what’s going on around me! I wouldn’t worry about it!

I would have done the same. 😉

I wouldn’t of thought that you were rude.
I’ve had to take 6 kids to the shops, use two trollies and I tend to be in my own world when I’m with the kids.
I’ve ignored so many people without realising that I was being spoken to.

No I wouldn’t have thought that you are rude. When I am out with my kids I hardly look at anything other than my kids and where I am going. It was very nice of you to stop to apologies and for a chat.

oh thankyou all! you are so lovely and put me at ease!

I think it shows what a lovely person you are in the fact you apologized. I don’t come across many people who do that these days!

You are not rude and the fact you apologised to him too afterwards shows you care. We all have times where were not paying attention around us we just want to get from A to B as quickly as possible and are in our own world. I would not lose any sleep over it!

I think it happens so much more often than you think.. I don’t think anyone would’ve thought you were rude, unless they were in a very bad mood then probably even a smile could come off wrong.

I grew up in a small place but now live in sydney, I’m always surprised at the kindness of strangers and when people initiate conversation. This was common where I grew up but not so much in sydney. From your story I would assume (if I was the man) that you hadn’t heard me and wouldn’t take offense

It is nice that some people do take the time to watch out for others & to be acknowledged & thanked always makes it worthwhile.

I wouldn’t have thought you rude. I would have seen a mum with a trolley full and kids in tow and thought ‘You sure have your hands full.’ I’m sure this gentleman didn’t think rudeness either. Unfortunately, some people would have, only because we are faced with so much rudeness in our day to day lives

I wouldn’t have assumed you were rude either, just that you didn’t hear. The fact you stopped to chat is extra lovely! I’m sure it put the gentleman at ease 🙂