Welcome to the start of a new year of Street Snippets. If you haven’t participated before, read “For Students” to understand how it works. This month’s snippet was heard while walking on W. 11th Street in the West Village. “You knew I was going to say something to you, right?” When my daughter and I heard that, we turned to each other and started laughing, knowing it was perfect for a Street Snippet.

That’s where you get started. Write your story and paste it in the form below. You’ll see it appear live on the site within 24 hours. We’re very much looking forward to hearing what you come up with.

(This month’s contributions are now closed.)