When told by a complete stranger that I finally got lucky "fourth time round" (with regards to having a girl after 3 boys), why did I politely and respectfully reply with "oh we always wanted lots of boys, we're really rather happy" instead of "shut up you stupid woman, who sat on your face and squashed it?"
Ok I know why I never said that, it's because it's unkind and mostly untrue. And I can't stand the idea of hurting someone's feelings even though they've hurt mine. But still...it would have been a fun story to tell.
I was raised to be polite and kind to others, which is sometimes a pain in the cahoops. (I made that up, it doesn't mean anything, just a random word). Only when I feel justifiably angry do I speak my mind.
Once, me and the hubby were driving into a car park and a lady of the (much) older generation got in our way and cut us up. We tutted and shook our heads (as one does), and finally parked once she had moved. Seconds later we experienced mild shock and surprise when she came and knocked on the window.
"Just so you know I'm partially deaf so can lip read, and I am not a stupid cow."
Me, incredulous...
"We never said you were, you stupid cow!" (Ok, I didn't say the stupid cow bit).
I was shocked but assured her (politely) that we didn't say anything of the sort and she walked off. Then we laughed so I didn't get angry at all. Doesn't really prove my point, does it?
Ok I've got one. It's about a DVD but it's boring so I shan't tell it. But I got mad and told that woman what's what, and trust me, we got our £3.99 back, yes siree.
Anyway, I'm too polite and maybe that's a good thing and maybe it's not. I just hope that when it comes to the things that counts (silly people telling me my gorgeous 3 boys are unlucky when they are right there, within earshot), that I can speak my mind respectfully and calmly. The witty one-liners which would make me feel better are sure not to, though I particularly like the ones about fat mothers...
Bye.
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There should be at least one of these blogs every single week! They are brilliant!
What's that you say..."I haven't got time". Well excuse me! You only have four young children, a Christmas production to direct and act in, books to write, another Christmas production to write along with other sketches! My goodness what do you DO with all your spare time? ;)
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