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I had just moved into my new apartment in Chicago, and suddenly, at 3 AM, I jolted awake to the sound of forceful knocking on my door. Given the city’s reputation, fear gripped me instantly as I dreaded what potentially dangerous situation lay beyond that door. Thoughts raced through my mind, imagining the worst-case scenario – someone standing outside with a firearm. Lying there in bed, I paused for a moment and contemplated different self-defence strategies to keep myself safe.
But then, my anxiety was interrupted by the sound of a woman’s voice calling out from outside my door. Her words left me feeling confused and curious. She said, ‘Hi there! I’m your neighbor, and I was wondering if you’d be interested in buying some Girl Scout cookies.’ However, I used to ignore her offers and went back to sleep originally. That gives me a mixed feeling of confusion and irritation.
