A) “So, I applied for the IT position Tuesday. I’ve got a feeling from the interview that it’s going to work out.”
B) “You should have at least applied. But that’s OK, they’re pretty forgiving of ‘problem’ people.”
A) “I just said I applied. And where did you get this ‘problem people’ comment?”
B) “You just said it! You have a problem with your temper, though. That’s probably why you’re divorce went so badly. You’ll pull through it, I’m sure.”
A) “I’ve never been married.”
B) “See? There it is! That’s why Karen left you. You’ve got to try to keep that under control.”
A) “Karen? She’s my dry cleaner. Are you even listening?”
B) “No. I just pick out one or two words from people’s conversations and try to think of a response that will make me feel good about myself. Then I think about cartoons I’ve seen.”
A) “Do you know how annoying that is?!”
B) “You’re right, she probably shouldn’t have sued you for so much, but maybe next time you’ll be more careful with other people’s cars.”
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