Saturday, May 2, 2009

Miss Manners

As of late, Bracie and I have been reading Miss Manners, also known as Judith Martin. We came across this brilliant quote:
Dear Miss Manners:
A while ago, a beautiful gal with her mom dropped a doughnut on the floor beside me as I was turning to walk out of a snack shop in a shopping mall. I have been puzzled about the meaning of that-if it was an accident, or if I missed the chance to meet her. How should I respond so that I don't miss the next opportunity like that?
The Response:
Gentle Reader:
If there is a standard flirtation maneuver called the Doughnut Ploy, Miss Manners is blessedly ignorant of it. Frankly, she does not think that was much of an opportunity you missed. A doughnut cannot be scooped up gracefully, like a dropped handkerchief, and presented to the lady with a deep, meaningful look and an ingratiating "Excuse me, but I believe this is yours."

6 COMMENTS:

Anonymous said...

Ooooh, I love that!!! =D

Princess Whatever said...

So you like randomness too?

Well, I once posted this random comment on someone's blog that said "I think your brother is hot. Can i date him?"

Then my friend was all: You know they can track you down?

And I'm like: Uh-oh

I now live my days in fear due to my randomness

Emily Ann said...

I have a question for you Ophelia... how did you get the Legolas badge on your blog??

Emily Ann said...
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The Reluctant Dragon said...

Emily: at the end of the quiz, I copied the html and then entered it into the blogger gizmo called java script or html code or something like that.

The Reluctant Dragon said...

Emily: at the end of the quiz, I copied the html and then entered it into the blogger gizmo called java script or html code or something like that.