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Eat BIG slices from here on out!
Posted By: *tink* <isytkiybbfb@yahoo.com> (209.180.107.95)
Date: Tuesday, 15 May 2001, at 4:00 a.m.In Response To: What do you think? (Mindy)
I'm in a warped mood tonite and so here are some warped solutions:
The Piggy Approach: Eat fast and have seconds! There will be nothing to take home!
The Other Cheek Approach: "Here's a small sandwich bag to take a slice home with you."
The Ignorant Approach: Take the goodies away from her first thing, say "THAT WAS SO SWEET OF YOU! I've been wondering what to take to the potluck at work tomorrow!" And hide them in the linen closet without ever offerring her any. Then conveniently forget she ever brought anything when she brings up the topic.
The Welfare Approach: "I notice you always take home the leftovers. I have extra canned goods you can have too, if groceries are a problem for you." (I actually have a friend that I give my frozen leftovers to when I clean my freezer out. She has 4 young children and loves popping something into the microwave that she didn't have to cook.)
The Measured Portion Approach: tally up her bill on a memo pad. "Let's see, that was two cups of tea and 4 sugars...minus one slice of gingerbread...you owe me a slice and a half of gingerbread plus 15% gratuity for the use of the couch. Oh, and by the way, the bathroom door only opens now by inserting a warm cookie in the meter. What? You didn't bring freshly baked cookies? Maybe you shouldn't have had that second cup of tea. Oh, must you really leave SO SOON...and without the time to wrap and take the rest of the gingerbread?!?"
The New Friend Approach: GET SOME
--------------------------------In reality I'd probably just let it go and wonder in amazement like you did. Life is short. Ask for big slices and the recipe and love her for WHATEVER she feels able to share with you. Two good friends who share a glass of water are happier than two enemies who eye each other suspiciously over a feast to ensure fair proportion.
Sincerely yours,
Plato
:-)