she was n't normally rude to people but she also did n't fancy striking up a conversation with an obviously highly inebriated man ( she 'd had enough troubles with men the last few days , thank you very much ) , especially considering her shoes would not allow her to affect a hasty retreat should she need to do so ( and she vowed never to wear high heels again , or , at the very least , on a first date , something which she also doubted she 'd do again ) .