When conversation becomes a contest...
- Jan 12
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 13
"Did you have a good Christmas and New Year?".. I mean, that is about as soft, low risk enquiry as we could possibly be asked at this time of year. It's almost so seasonal, that we could wear it as a sign around our necks so we can avoid even saying the actual words.. It's a verbal handshake. No sharp edges. Not a trick question. At all.
"Yes, thanks..we didn't do much; long, lovely dog walks, too much to eat and some catch-ups with a few dear friends... You?".. The answer is neither rehearsed nor a practised narrative, as Vanessa and I did precisely that, and it was wonderful. And then this happens...
