A: So S, you, well you have such fantastic long hair. It really looks good on you. And so I have a question for you. You, well you are so very smart and you are such an intelligent person and bright enough that you could certainly get a job that pays you a lot of money. So tell me, why are you a teacher?
S: (Blink. Pause. Insert cake slice into mouth for added chewing thinking moment)
A: S?
S: Um.... So it sounds maybe like you are implying that high paying jobs take more intelligence than, say, teaching, which sounds like is perhaps for idiots? I am sure that is not what you meant to say.
A: (Blink. Pause. Turn curried chicken on grill for added cooking consideration moment)
S: (Raise eyebrows. Smile expectantly. Blink.)
A: I suppose I should rephrase that. I do see what you are saying.
A: I called you intelligent, though. And I think your hair is just wonderful. I am complimenting you, really.
S: Hmmm. (Blink. Pause. Blink. Pause. Ponder plethora of possible responses. Insert cake. Blink. Ponder. Blink. Continue indefinitely.)
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