I wish people came with instructions. Think how much simpler life would be if every time you were interacting with someone that you didn't know that well (or someone you don't understand) if you had the option of just peeking at their tag. Ideally it would be similar to clothing tags, but instead of instructions to wash, there are instructions on how to handle this person.
I think mine would look something like this...
"Handle with care: Loves sunshine and smiles, but is known to get a bit carried away. Do not mix with obnoxious personalities. Needs Jesus, laughter, naps and the Spurs."
So what would your tag look like?
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I like the idea, but I wouldn't have tags. I'd want to be more discreet about it. Maybe a computer database or something.
Anyways, my entry would look something like this:
"Placated easily by books/Sunkist/folk music. Thinks he hates humanity, but probably doesn't. Actually hates women, but thinks he doesn't. Wants nothing more in life than for David Chase to come out with a Sopranos movie that explains everything."
Handle with care: be patient and listen carefully. read between the lines. do not add stress. do not let mingle with severe tempers. Enjoys sunsets and star gazing. talk about God and football. provide reassurance. take them out for some good italian food. just show a little love.
"if you can read this tag, you're too close. anything he wants you to know, he'll tell you, nosy. now step back and introduce yourself, the old fashioned way. oh, and use only non-chlorine bleach, if necessary."
i think i need a tag for myself, cuz the way i want people to handle me may not always be the way i should be handled. another interesting question might be "what would others say your tag would say?"
hhahaha, I've definitely thought about this before!
Mine would need to be pretty extensive. I imagine it would say...
"Warning: Extremely sensitive and relies too much on emotion. Has very high-standards and lots of opinions. But even more so she wants to make you happy. Talks really fast; make sure she thinks you are listening well. Give her some Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream to shut her up. High sensitivity to taste and smell. Don't offer her coffee, Chinese food, or cookie dough. If she has what may appear as a mild panic-attack, talk to her calmly and give her ALIAS to watch. Good conversation starters: Jesus, summertime, and a Walk to Remember. Do not expose to temperatures below 40 degrees for more than thirty minutes at a time, unless there is snow. Never yell at her out of anger, or touch her (unless she gives you permission)."
Molly, if you had a tag that people read, you would have no friends.
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