Tuesday, June 3, 2008

A Way With Words

This week's installment comes by way of the fabulous photographer and mother, Shirley, who told an inquiring stranger that her daughter's name was Alexandra. Consequently, the woman rudely remarked:

Comment: What made you pick that name? (With a tone of disgust)

What You Want To Say: I guess that same irrational impulse that led your mother to acknowledge you.

What You Could Say: Well, considering how rude and thoughtless people can be, I wanted to give her a strong and distinctive name.

What You Should Say: Because it's almost as beautiful as she is...but I guess that is obvious.

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