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From writing prompt #7 below…

“Here are three things you should know about me.”

I turned away and winced. Am I going to want to hear this?

“One, my right leg is longer than my left one.”

“Fascinating,” I said. Please let that be the worst of it.

“Two, my favorite food is chili, no beans.”

“You are truly special,” I said. I liked the ‘no beans’ part. And what’s number three?”

“I…” He paused for dramatic effect. “…am certain dinosaurs still roam the earth.”

God, if only we’d stopped at the chili.

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1. “Sorry, I can’t help you.” “But you’re our last chance!”

2. That face on the TV screen…so familiar.

3. “Don’t you think you’re being a little paranoid?”

4. “But did you have to post it on social media?”

5. He brushed the dust off his suit. “That was easier than I thought.”

6. “I feel like we’re home,” I said as I stretched out on the couch. “Oh, let’s not get too comfortable,” said Mom.

7. “Here are three things you should know about me,” he said, pouring a cup of coffee. “First…”

8. It was essential…we had to have those photos…

9. “You’re certainly all smiles today.” “Yep,” she said. “I finally told off that old battle-axe.”

10. There, for all the world to see, in large block letters was his profession of love…

11. “And you needed the skull because?”

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#7

1. We saw no reason why he poured that stuff in the tank, but it seemed to work.
2. “Quick. Tell me two good reasons why we should be together!”
   “Geez, two?”
3. The 80’s came and went, but left this guy on our doorstep.
4. “Right about now would be a good time to buck up and tell the truth.”
5. We were juuuust about there…
6. “You really don’t see the problem here?”
7. “Let’s get a little less selfish here.”
8. Pacing was not going to help here.
9. “Your behavior was more than a little provocative.”
   “You’re blaming me instead of the guy with the gun?”
10. “You’re going to need someone to help you navigate these waters.”

1. “If you’re taking this seriously, why are you blowing bubbles while I’m talking to you?”
2. “Do more with less. Then we’ll talk about advancement.”  At that moment, I certainly wanted advancement…of my fist on his forehead.
3. “I’m pretty sure I don’t need a psychiatrist.”
   “Ohhh, I’m pretty sure you do.”
4. “Here’s what you have to do. Shut up and follow instructions.”
5. “You keep an eye on my house for a day and you’re expecting a parade?”
6. “Maybe we should take turns.”
7. “The data doesn’t lie.”
   “Actually, sometimes it does.”
8. “Do you really know what you’re doing?”
9. “This is the first stage of total organizational failure.”  
10. “Thanks for the positive strokes. I really needed them right about now.”

Comments: #’s 2, 5, and 7 could certainly take place in an HR office.

I could see #9 being uttered in a conference room of stuffed shirts.

But as I type these suggestions, I’d say it would be even more fun to choose a setting completely opposite in nature.