I'll take it as a compliment

I was telling a friend about a drive-by from a coworker that left us both rattled.

She is very well-meaning, but somewhat obtuse. People who know me at all know that I don't like being surprised by unannounced visits that leave me on the spot. Clueless Coworker showed up and insistied I really tell her HOW AM I? and WHAT's NEW? So I unleashed my recent events on her. Then I felt bad when she was stunned and didn't know what to say, and I had to kick her out so I didn't start crying and never stop.

All very awkward and why I hate being amushed at my desk.

My friend's response to this? "You do have a matter-of-fact approach to sharing bad news that can be startling to the uninitiated."

I love it! Am I a freak? Go ahead, ask me how I'm doing... heh.