Just a question:
Does anyone out there appreciate this? Do we not already KNOW THIS ALREADY?
In other words, do we need to know that we look like a HAG with circles under our eyes, and our face slopping downward trying to meet our neck?
Same for this response: "You LOOK tired." said after you explain to someone why you're spacing out, "Sorry. I'm tired."
Here are proper ways to speak of someone who looks a bit sleep-deprived, or has commented as such:
1. "You look fabulous! So calm!"
2. "Hey -- just about to jaunt off to the cafe. Can I grab you a cappuccino on me?"
3. "Baby, go and take a nap. I'll watch the Rabbit(s)."
4. (Only if you're the boss) "Not a problem. I actually forgot to tell you, Friday's a day off this week, and I booked massages at Elizabeth Arden for you. Enjoy!"
5. "Really? You've been so great today. Wish I could be a bright as you on little sleep. Tell me your secret!"
6. "Sweetheart, of course. You do so much for us. I'm going to make dinner/clean/play with The Rabbit. Go put on 'Miracle on 34th Street' and have a glass of pinot."
7. "Seriously know what you mean. Although you'd never tell considering how great your skin looks."
8. (from a colleague) "Shh. Go lock the door on my office. I'll tell everyone I'm in conference with the Left Coast and go out for a long lunch. There's a month of US Weekly in there."
9. Sends flowers. Secretly.
10. "Hey, you look good to me Mama."
Does anyone out there appreciate this? Do we not already KNOW THIS ALREADY?
In other words, do we need to know that we look like a HAG with circles under our eyes, and our face slopping downward trying to meet our neck?
Same for this response: "You LOOK tired." said after you explain to someone why you're spacing out, "Sorry. I'm tired."
Here are proper ways to speak of someone who looks a bit sleep-deprived, or has commented as such:
1. "You look fabulous! So calm!"
2. "Hey -- just about to jaunt off to the cafe. Can I grab you a cappuccino on me?"
3. "Baby, go and take a nap. I'll watch the Rabbit(s)."
4. (Only if you're the boss) "Not a problem. I actually forgot to tell you, Friday's a day off this week, and I booked massages at Elizabeth Arden for you. Enjoy!"
5. "Really? You've been so great today. Wish I could be a bright as you on little sleep. Tell me your secret!"
6. "Sweetheart, of course. You do so much for us. I'm going to make dinner/clean/play with The Rabbit. Go put on 'Miracle on 34th Street' and have a glass of pinot."
7. "Seriously know what you mean. Although you'd never tell considering how great your skin looks."
8. (from a colleague) "Shh. Go lock the door on my office. I'll tell everyone I'm in conference with the Left Coast and go out for a long lunch. There's a month of US Weekly in there."
9. Sends flowers. Secretly.
10. "Hey, you look good to me Mama."
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