chris, i think he just likes you.
i cant stand it when some fool gets up on my arse when i am typing my PIN# in at the register. like the conveyor belt is bringing up the groceries and the idiot needs to stay with it! i told this one guy, that he is getting so close i am gonna expect a reach around. the cashier, this hottie, my fav at the safeway, laughed out loud. i think she wanted me...
as for the close talker, eat some korean food and save up a VERP. (vomit+burp). it is like pepper spray.