His Request
As the officer neared the couple, he notified them that one of their back tires was flat and smoking. Walter attempted to calm the officer’s concerns by assuring him that they would be fine on their own, since he promised to stop at a nearby gas station. The officer ordered him to open the rear of his truck so he could get the spare tire, nonetheless. At that moment, Walter’s demeanor changed entirely.

His Request
Acting Differently
He became still, sitting unmoving in the driver’s seat. Although the officer requested his keys, Walter disregarded him and fixed his gaze on his lap, while Mary and the officer observed in bewilderment at his actions. „Walter, Liebling, gib dem freundlichen Herren deine Schlüssel. He’s here to assist us. Mary made a frowning face and apologized to the officer for her husband’s impolite behavior. This was the first time she had seen her husband like this.

Acting Differently