Dodging exes, TAs, and club nemeses all at once.
DODGING EXES, TAS, AND CLUB NEMESES ALL AT ONCE.
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The cafeteria. More than just a place for sustenance, wasn't it? It was a tactical battlefield, a social minefield where every tray-carrying decision felt like a high-stakes chess move. You’d walk in, eyes scanning the room with the precision of a seasoned scout. Is that a familiar ex by the salad bar? Is the TA for your notoriously difficult seminar lurking near the pasta station? And heaven forbid, is your rival from that intensely competitive club already snagging the last cookie at the dessert counter?
The art of the casual pivot, the perfectly timed conversation with a friend to avoid eye contact, the strategic placement of a backpack as a shield – these were skills honed in the hallowed halls of our dining commons. We all had our close calls, didn't we? The sudden swerve into the fruit aisle, feigning intense interest in an apple, just to give a nemesis time to pass. Or the lightning-fast decision to ditch your plate and grab a seat at a packed table of strangers rather than face that awkward post-breakup encounter.
These aren't just silly anecdotes. They're threads in the rich tapestry of our shared experience, moments of low-key, high-stakes social navigation that shaped our days as much as any lecture or late-night study session. The cafeteria wasn't just where we ate; it was where we survived, learned to adapt, and perhaps, even perfected the art of the swift, undetectable escape. It’s a collective memory, a silent nod of understanding among those who’ve navigated these unique pressures. What were your legendary dodges?
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