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And how exactly shall I react? I already know what she's going to tell me, but she doesn't know that I know. How could she know how quickly news travels when you're always tuned in? Enough. I will act like I don't know, though. If I didn't, that would be rude, wouldn't it? If someone had something very important to tell you, you wouldn't just blurt it out and ruin their fun. They've earned that right to see you lose control of your senses and be uncontrollably angry or upset or happy or sad or confused. So that's done. I will act surprised at her announcement, but how surprised will I be? Is it that important to her? Have I been thinking about the matter night and day? Yes to the former and no to the latter. Damn. That means I'll have to maintain some kind of middle ground. Not ecstatically delighted but not merely pleased either. Ok. When she tells me, I'll be surprised. People love it when they surprise others. Just when you think that you've become boring and complacent; -bang- you're fresh again and they won't get tired of you because you do/act/think/say the same thing all the time. So I'll act surprised and because she's a woman, she'll probably expect some kind of physical contact. No kissing; not even a light peck. We've never been that close. A hug would most likely suffice. Yes...she won't know what hit her. She'll tell me her news, I'll get excited (but not too much so), act rather (a notch up from 'pleasantly') surprised, and then give her a quick hug. And that will let her know that I care. That will let her know that I have been thinking about that situation at least a little bit. This will be a positive social interaction. The door will close; I will let out a long sigh and be done with it. More time to plan the next social encounter. |
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