He (serious): Are you all set for this afternoon’s big meeting? I don’t have to tell you just how important it is that we pull this off.
Me (matter of fact): I think you just did.
He: I did what?
Me: Told me.
He (clearly lost or pretending to be): Are we talking about the same thing?
Me: I thought we were, but now it seems we’re not.
He (raised eyebrows): Huh?
Me: The subtle yet artful manipulation hiding behind your own words clearly escapes you.
How did he miss that?
Brilliant!
He’ll be playing this conversation over in his head all day long. So typical of my day at the office.
Oh fantastic chitty! Wars with words are always the best thing, especially when you win
What was that about fish in a barrel? It’s amazing how often people don’t actually listen to the things they say.
A plonker, or good at playing the plonker? More importantly, did you pull off whatever it was you were both (apparently) alluding to?
Hats off to you, Mr Chitty! That’s what I’d call to have a way with words! Do you know if there is a course I could take just to learn such a thing? It could be very useful!
You are a genius and these mere commoners can’t keep up with you. Or perhaps he’s just a little slow. Either way.
Hee hee hee! Lovely stuff! So subtle, so manipulative. I love your style, Chitty.
high expectations mate
Comments like, “I don’t have to tell you…, always seem like a veiled threat. Could be why he pretended not to know what you were talking about.