The following is a reasonably accurate transcript of an actual conversation that took place at my house recently:
He: This silly management training thing we're doing at work…it tries to put people into one of four boxes based on a few questions. But of course it's not very accurate. I mean, some of the things in my category apply to me, but not all.
She: ?
He: For instance, my category includes "perfectionist," which I'm really not.
She: Well, I don't know, I can sort of see that. You're not a perfectionist in most ways, but you are about some things.
He: ?
She: You're a perfectionist about what words you use–you always want to be absolutely precise.
He (totally oblivious to the implication of what he's about to say): Mmm….yeah, I guess…but…"perfectionist" is not exactly the right word.
She: [collapses in laughter]
He: ?!…oh….
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