Thursday, October 16, 2008

Honesty Really Is The Best Policy

There are scant few things I know for sure. But here's one:

Always tell people when they have a boogie hanging from their nose.

Even if they are a co-worker, even if they are a stranger. Even, if you feel a little awkward and embarrassed. Because your awkwardness and embarrassment is nothing compared to what theirs will be if left to their own devices.

A simple "I think you have a little..." in conjunction with a quick brushing of your nose will do just fine.

Feel free to practice on me.

'Cause if I find myself with a booger at the end of the day and my bastard friends didn't tell me, well, I'll have a few less birthdays to remember is all I'm saying.

2 comments:

Steve said...

This is all valid. Whenever you've pointed out some, er, groming issue to me, it's always been done with kindness and a sense of decorum I don't always expect from people who share our relationship. Nicely done.

WriterEm said...

Just trying to keep it real, Steve.