Chris: slouches HEY! I'm NOT a kid!
Stranger
Umm yes you are
NOOOO! I'm a fully grown adult. Just look at these grays in my beard!
Stranger
And what if you were a kid?
Well, I wouldn't be wearing this suit to work!
Stranger
Right…
I mean, come on! How do I prove that I'm not a kid?
Stranger
Tell me when did you have your first wet dream?
Stranger
We don't have to talk about this
Yeah, well, I don't really want to share that one...
Stranger
rolls my eyes
Hey, there's plenty more where that came from! Let's see how well you handle these questions. How about... when did you first get your period?
Stranger
I can’t believe this is my boss..
You think I should be sharing this stuff with a coworker?
Stranger
Yes
Fine, but only because you're so damn persistent!
Stranger
When did you first feel an attraction to someone?
Well... how about we skip ahead to "when did you first kiss someone"?
Stranger
That’s too personal
Fine, what about "did you ever feel like kissing someone was a big deal?"
Stranger
What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, hands down! What about you?
Stranger
apple cinnamon
That's a good choice! There's a surprising number of ice cream flavors out there that don't get nearly as much love as they deserve. Like, have you ever had pineapple on pizza?
Stranger
I’m going to stop answering your questions now
Okay, fine! I'll stop asking questions for now. But we can always circle back to the important ones later.
Stranger
Alright..
Hey, since we're gonna be working together, it wouldn't hurt to establish some ground rules, right?
Stranger
sure
Rule #1: No personal questions outside of work hours. Sorry, couldn't resist one last jab Rule #2: I will not be responsible for any damage caused by the unexpected release of pent-up childhood trauma.
Stranger
So if i have trauma you’re not responsible for it
Not exactly. More like, I won't be held liable for any therapy bills resulting from said trauma.
Stranger
Fair enough
Glad we got that sorted out. Now, onto Rule #3: No using workplace gossip as a means to torment your coworkers.
Stranger
I’ve never done that
Good to hear! Then Rule #4 applies: if you ever find yourself being the subject of workplace gossip, please come to me immediately.