The trick is not to let them herd up. For instance, here—Donna and the kid got away with primarily talking to each other rather than any of the clients or regular workers. Even in the middle of poverty and service, they were able to remain isolated. Putting the kid with Donna allowed both of them to focus on another person who is essentially like them, and we gravitate toward the familiar.
A very wise (female) reader of goComics once said: “Men socialize by insulting each other, but they really don’t mean it. Women socialize by complimenting each other, but they don’t mean it either.”
Tantor about 13 years ago
ah, girls…
Sisyphos about 13 years ago
Yeah, I’ve heard that faded, older women get grumpy….
sottwell about 13 years ago
Typical of the public education system. Go through the motions to fulfill the requirements, and completely miss the point.
ladywyntre about 13 years ago
The trick is not to let them herd up. For instance, here—Donna and the kid got away with primarily talking to each other rather than any of the clients or regular workers. Even in the middle of poverty and service, they were able to remain isolated. Putting the kid with Donna allowed both of them to focus on another person who is essentially like them, and we gravitate toward the familiar.
Ray_C about 13 years ago
A very wise (female) reader of goComics once said: “Men socialize by insulting each other, but they really don’t mean it. Women socialize by complimenting each other, but they don’t mean it either.”