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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Mid_Night_Rose on 2024-11-07 23:25:53+00:00.

So, I just switched to a new eye doctor because my old one retired. My first appointment with Dr. Cooper went fine until he had me in that exam chair, leaning in super close to adjust the machine for my eye test. Naturally, it’s awkward having someone so close to your face, so I nervously blurted, “Wow, you really have nice eyes!” The compliment came out way too sincere, and he kind of chuckled awkwardly before just saying, “Thanks?” I felt my face turn bright red. I promised myself I wouldn’t say anything weird again.

Fast forward to my second appointment. Determined to stay professional, I tried to keep things polite and neutral. But, right as he was doing that close-up eye exam with the flashlight, I realized I had been staring right back into his eyes. The silence was heavy, and I could feel the tension, but I couldn’t look away without making it weird. So, I panicked and said the first thing that came to mind, which happened to be, “Do you come here often?”

He paused, looked a little confused, and then started to laugh before catching himself and clearing his throat. “Yes… yes, I do, actually,” he managed. I wanted to disappear right then and there.

Safe to say, I might need to find a new eye doctor.

TL;DR: I messed up by accidentally flirting with my eye doctor twice.