Geek Him: Do you prefer to work in open space or in your own office? Me: I prefer to work in cubicles, because I can still see people. If I had my own office, I might not leave it at all. Imagine, I teach people from another continent and I don't see my officemates-- Him: That would make you a dick! Me: That would make me a what?! (Pause, laughter) Him: ... And I was so proud of my word too.* Shirt We were talking about some A(H1N1) prevention tips. Him: We were told to (makes coughing sound) on our sleeves. Do you understand? Me: Yes. The word is cough. Him: What? Me: (Makes coughing sound) That's coughing. The verb is cough. Him: So, it's better to cough on your sleeve. I coughed on the end of my skirt. Me: A skirt is something women wear for the bottom part of their bodies. Him: Oh. Me: (CCQ** mode) Do you wear a skirt? Him: (Pause) Oops. Now you know my secret. I didn't want to share it with you. * For the record, this was the Urban