I may not be the most socially adept person in human existence. I know that is shocking and difficult for many accept, which is why I have an example. At church yesterday, one of the full-time missionaries came up to me and shook my hand and introduced himself (I can't remember his name because I'm terrible with names) after which the following exchange took place:
Elder: You're Ian's brother, right?
Me: That's right.
Elder: Okay. You guys look alike.
Me: I'm surprised you say that because most people have trouble seeing the family resemblance. Besides, I tend to look more like our sisters.
Elder: Oh, well that's good.
Me: [said with a big grin] You're saying it's good that I look like a girl?
Elder: What? No, I'm just saying it's better than looking like your brother.
Me: [again, with a smile] So, now you're saying that Ian's ugly?
Elder: [a little panicked] I'm not saying any of that, you are!
Me: [still smiling] I'm not saying a thing, you're just walking into it.
Too bad I didn't make sure the poor kid knew we were joking. I honestly don't know if he knew I was just giving him a hard time or if he thought I was insulting. Like I said, not the most socially adept person.
1 comment:
i think you're right, he walked into that but you also had both hands on his back forcibly shoving him into it; making the situation oh so much more awkward. p.s you would make an ugly girl.
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