Bad Behavior

Tonight I took the subway home, carrying my grocery bags. The trains were crowded and running behind. I got on the train when it did come and had to stand in the middle of the train without holding on to anything. When it got to the next stop, the man who had been standing behind me shoved me aside. I elbowed him; it was probably a bad idea, but I did it on impulse. He turned around and shoved me. He got all up in my face and yelled, "Take it easy lady!" I was shocked, because he pushed me but also because I think "lady" is usually reserved for woman older than me. I heard a few "Whoa"s behind me. I just stood there with my mouth hanging open, but he was gone.