Have you ever seen a co-worker for the second time during the morning?
You can't excitedly say "Hi, how are you?", because you just said that 10 minutes ago. So now as you see them coming down the corridor, you hurriedly try to think up something else to say. Your stomach tightens, your mouth feels like you were just chewing cotton balls, and your brain freezes. Now the person is in speaking range, you wish you could pretend not to see them. All you can do is flash a kind of embarrassed smile, nod, and continue on.
To remedy this situation, I've come up with the words "Hey, jusequela!" <joos' QWAY la>. Which means "Hey, I'm filled with joy to see you a second time in the same hour." It's the perfect second greeting. Hopefully you won't see them again until you have something else to say.
What do you do in this situation? Are there other moments in your day that require new words? What would be the word you make up for it?
Have a great day!
Kathy :)
(by the way don't bother looking up jusequela in the dictionary, it's not in there) :)
You can't excitedly say "Hi, how are you?", because you just said that 10 minutes ago. So now as you see them coming down the corridor, you hurriedly try to think up something else to say. Your stomach tightens, your mouth feels like you were just chewing cotton balls, and your brain freezes. Now the person is in speaking range, you wish you could pretend not to see them. All you can do is flash a kind of embarrassed smile, nod, and continue on.
To remedy this situation, I've come up with the words "Hey, jusequela!" <joos' QWAY la>. Which means "Hey, I'm filled with joy to see you a second time in the same hour." It's the perfect second greeting. Hopefully you won't see them again until you have something else to say.
What do you do in this situation? Are there other moments in your day that require new words? What would be the word you make up for it?
Have a great day!
Kathy :)
(by the way don't bother looking up jusequela in the dictionary, it's not in there) :)
I'm a stay-at-home mom, and I don't encounter many people in the course of my day, but I love your second greeting!
ReplyDeleteWell you can say it to your kids! They might like it. :)
DeleteThat's hilarious. I'd love to be a fly on the wall as you deliver your greeting. I'm afraid a tame smile would be all I used to give. Like Dana I too work from home and fortunately Mr A doesn't expect me to say anything more than "another cup of tea?" whenever our paths cross!
ReplyDeleteThanks! People will probably think I'm a little nutty, but that's nothing new! :)
Deletehaha this is so funny and true--not a co-worker but just a person i had talked with at church and then they were coming my way a while later, not much later--i am thinking, do i smile again or what--fortunately, they were brave enough to not even make eye contact with me again!
ReplyDeleteIt happens all the time!
DeleteI usually just smile and nod. Your response would definitely make them laugh though!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm sure the nod and smile is the more sensible thing. :)
DeleteYes, a huge smile and a nod are good! Your clever word would for sure evoke a response, lol I love this...
ReplyDeleteWhy can't they speak...why do we have to always worry or come up with something...it is their turn ;D
Well I did think that was a real word... it's very nice and cheerful-sounding! All words have to start somewhere, right?
ReplyDeleteI used to say, simply, "Hi, again!"
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