Thursday, May 28, 2009

the one where you teach your husband to drive

How to give instructions: Be careful about how and when you use the word "right". Here is an example of a conversation you don't want to have:

she: Up at the corner, turn left.
he: So you want me to turn left?
she: Right.
he: Okay, I'll turn right.
she: No! I want you to turn left.
he: But you just said "turn right."
she: No. Turn left!
he: Left??
she: Right!

Note: Here are some handy alternatives to use instead of "right": "Bingo!", "Precisely", "Correct", "Correct-o-mundo", "Indubitably", "Oh yeah, baby!", and "Fo' shizzle my nizzle".