Sometimes, I wonder why do we like talking about subjects that do not concern us? I am not saying that we should not discuss general issues such as racism, political violence, genocide, poverty, natural disaster, social injustice, etc. Some of these may not affect us (not directly, at least) but it is important to discuss these phenomena and to a certain extent, do something about it.
But what I’m trying to post here is another kind conversation that I find amusing. I took two of my colleagues out for lunch today. They did most of the talking since they told me that talking to me needs a correct ‘trigger’ otherwise it would be difficult to extract words from my mouth. So, they talked and I listened. The topic of conversation: “Whose House?”
Colleague 1: Whose house is that on the right? It’s a big house!
Colleague 2: Yeah, that’s a BIG house! Whose house is it, ah?
Colleague 1: I think it’s somebody’s house. That man must be rich.
Colleague 2: I think so. It’s a big house, so yes, must be a rich man.
Colleague 1: Yeah…wow! If I have a house like that….(laughs)
Colleague 2: Yeah, me too…
END OF CONVERSATION #1
Topic #2: “I have moved”
While having lunch, Colleague 1 told me ‘out of the blue’ that she has moved to her new office. I knew that because she told everyone about it in her email last week!
Colleague 1: You know, I’ve moved to my new office!
Me: Oh, yeah. I know. You told us last week.
Colleague 1: Actually, I have some more things left in my old office but I haven’t taken it out. (laughs)
Me: Oh.
Colleague 1: The reason why I still have some of my things in my old office is because I am too lazy to move it out. (laughs) But I think it’s ok because I don’t think anyone’s moving in there soon.
Me: Oh.
Colleague 1: Do you think the boss will move someone into my old office soon?
Me: Don’t know, really.
Colleague 1: I don’t think anyone will move in there soon. But I like my new office. (laughs)
Me: Oh, good.
Colleague 1: Maybe if someone moves into my old office soon, then I will take my things out.
Me: Ok.
Colleague 2: So, how’s your new office?
Colleague 1: Oh, I moved into my new office last week. (laughs) But some of my things are in my old office. I don’t think anyone is going to move in there soon. What do you think? (laughs)
Colleague 2: I don’t think so too. But if someone is going to move in there then I think you need to get your things out of your old office.
Colleague 1: Yes, I think so. So, what do you think? [asking me]
Me: Huh? Oh. Yes, I think you have to move out your things from your old office if someone moves in there. You know why? Because you have moved to a new office and that someone would want to use your old office.
Colleague 2: I think he is right.
Colleague 1: I will move my things out this weekend then. But I am sure no one is going to move into my old office soon.
END OF CONVERSATION #2
~ My brain feels like jelly ~
