…the one who knows everything and is always right? Well, I had a conversation with him last night at church. He asked how I was doing and I mentioned that my sinus problems were getting worse–
“You should see a doctor.”
“Yeah, I actually saw a specialist yesterday. And he has me doing this new treatment–”
“Neti pot,” That Guy burst out, full of self-satisfaction. “My wife uses it everyday.”
“Oh, I don’t like it much. It’s uncomfortable–”
“You’re doing it wrong.”
“I am doing it just the way my doctor taught me.”
“What are you doing, power-hosing your nose? No wonder it hurts.”
“Well, I need to get going. I was just looking for my husband–”
“He’s right behind you.”
“Oh, thanks. He’s always disappearing on some kind of ministry work.”
“He’s right in front of your face.”
“Nice talking to you.”
Don’t be That Guy.
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February 17, 2008 at 11:18 am
Pamela
argh! THAT guy. I had to do a giant project at the office and this guy came in and watched and thought he had some ideas on how to do it better. Since it wouldn’t be cool to separate his head from his neck with my bare hands, I told him when it was his project he could do it any way he wanted and went right on doing it my way.
February 18, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Stacey
Okay I won’t. Promise. (hehe!)
February 18, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Damama T
I guess it wouldn’t be very Christian to kick him in the shin, stick your tongue out at him, and call him a big poo poo head. Know any kids you can pay to do it for you? MMM.. doesn’t your daughter need money to pay the Ex for the car?? Just a thought… Not a nice one, granted, but a fun one. Don’t you agree!!! ;o)
February 19, 2008 at 11:35 am
josie
I’d kick him in the shin … or someplace else … a little higher … and to the left … if you like! I really hate know-it-alls. My skin starts to crawl around them. Nice job just running away!!
February 19, 2008 at 2:27 pm
angelawd
Pamela, nice response! I hope it worked.
Stacey, you’re too nice to be a knowit all!
Damama, I agree it wouldn’t be very CHristian, but Jesus didn’t seem to deal with people like that, did he? Wait, there were all those Pharisees.
Josie, I definitely felt like kicking him. Especially when he interrupts me to prove his superior knowledge. Argh.