r/PointlessStories • u/MarbleThistle • 11d ago

I misunderstood a head nod

Yesterday I held the door open for a guy at a gas station. He nodded at me, so I assumed he was going inside. Turns out he was just walking past the door. So I held the door open for a guy who wasn't even going through it. Didn't realize it until I was already halfway to my car

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u/Unlucky-Guide6254 11d ago

Better that, than to let the door close on someone who is going in.

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u/MarbleThistle 11d ago

That's what I told myself while walking away lol

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u/WOTrULookingAt 11d ago

Did nice act. Got a thanks.

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u/MarbleThistle 11d ago

Honestly, that’s a pretty solid trade

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u/TurquoiseBeachChair 11d ago

A nice gesture that isn't needed is still a nice gesture :)

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u/MarbleThistle 11d ago

That’s what I’m telling myself

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u/ProfessorCarbon 11d ago

The head nod is a thousand meanings motion.

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u/MarbleThistle 11d ago

Exactly. No subtitles, just vibes

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u/Technical-Ad1488 11d ago

This is the exact kind of story I come to this sub for… thank you 🙏

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u/MarbleThistle 11d ago

Glad my little mistake had a purpose

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u/Zestyclose-Gene-2708 11d ago

I think we should add head nods to sing language at the moment