I'm sure this doesn't surprise anyone, but I really hate it when people say, "I'm sorry" in response to hearing MH died. However, to be fair, what else can they say? There just aren't many options for the "correct" response. I just get tired of hearing it, especially when they give me the look when they say it. And it isn't one or two sentences later that they add, "If there's anything I can do....". I know, they are just trying to be helpful. It's not their fault, I just hate it. I guess it's part of the death sequence. Someone dies, everyone says they're sorry and gives a compassionate expression to show they really are sorry, eyes leak, and it's over, and everyone is depressed, feeling awkward, or both.
The first social gathering I went to shortly after MH died, I knew this would likely happen. I really considered giving the host instructions to advise everyone that if they are really compelled to express their sorrow, they should do it in code. And the code I thought of was, "My weiner has really been itchy lately". I thought it was perfect. It would eliminate the look and finally elicit a response that does not turn the room into a funeral home. In fact, I think it is nearly guaranteed to give everyone a good laugh. Unfortunately, I knew children would be present. So, the host told everyone to just act normal and not say it. It was easier on everyone.
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