Alice has decided that it’s what she wants, “both practical and attractive,” and no amount of logic, no number of facts, no parental authority will change her mind! Alice may be in for a disappointing Christmas….
I like that Alice is working on her bargaining skills. Divert attention from the obvious drawbacks of your proposal. Refuse to focus on the negative. Emphasize the ancillary benefits. She has a future on Wall Street.
Sisyphos almost 10 years ago
Alice has decided that it’s what she wants, “both practical and attractive,” and no amount of logic, no number of facts, no parental authority will change her mind! Alice may be in for a disappointing Christmas….
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I like that Alice is working on her bargaining skills. Divert attention from the obvious drawbacks of your proposal. Refuse to focus on the negative. Emphasize the ancillary benefits. She has a future on Wall Street.
GROG Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I don’t think she heard you. Her ears must be full of wax.
cdward almost 10 years ago
If it’s not Baroque, don’t fix it.
pumaman almost 10 years ago
Ugly is in the eyesore of the beholder.
puddlesplatt almost 10 years ago
it also means raising the ceiling in her bedroom, and plumbing…etc.
Elisabunny almost 10 years ago
Sounds more like a title from the Smithsonian magazine, than from National Geographic
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 10 years ago
She’s not listening Dad. You might as well talk to yourself!