A Degree in Blond VII
A blond calls her boyfriend and says:
"Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get started."
Her boyfriend asks:
"What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"
The blond says:
"According to the picture on the box, it's a rooster."
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says:
"First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster."
He takes her hand and says:
"Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a nice cup of tea, and then ..."
he said with a deep sigh:
"Now, let's put all the Corn Flakes back in the box."
I thought this was extremely funny, but what stood out to me was her friend and his reaction.
How do you deal with this, without hurting someone and making them feel stupid? With love and care! His attitude portrayed just that. Not only was he more then happy to help her with the "puzzle", but after finding out she was under the wrong impression, he was very mindful of her.
Sometimes people blurt out their thoughts, without giving any consideration to the other person. It is so much better to be kind, caring and gentle. It helps the other person to learn more easily and still leaves them with their dignity. :-)
"Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get started."
Her boyfriend asks:
"What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"
The blond says:
"According to the picture on the box, it's a rooster."
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says:
"First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster."
He takes her hand and says:
"Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a nice cup of tea, and then ..."
he said with a deep sigh:
"Now, let's put all the Corn Flakes back in the box."
I thought this was extremely funny, but what stood out to me was her friend and his reaction.
How do you deal with this, without hurting someone and making them feel stupid? With love and care! His attitude portrayed just that. Not only was he more then happy to help her with the "puzzle", but after finding out she was under the wrong impression, he was very mindful of her.
Sometimes people blurt out their thoughts, without giving any consideration to the other person. It is so much better to be kind, caring and gentle. It helps the other person to learn more easily and still leaves them with their dignity. :-)
2 Comments:
Very well said, Lieve Zus =)
Audrey,
Being blond, I am speaking from experience here.:-D
(((HUGS)))
God's Grace.
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