Today while hanging out in the mall, I bumped into an old acquaintance. We exchanged "Hi"s and "Hello"s. Then suddenly, he introduced to me a little kid that he was pushing on a stroller.
Friend: "This is Mark. Say hi, Mark." (*name was changed to protect identity)
Me: "He's so cute! Is he your little brother?"
Friend: "Dude! He's my kid!"
and then.. awkward silence... :|
For someone who is a self-proclaimed expert observer, I really didn't see the clues! Like um.. why would a girl his age and a guy his age who look nothing like each other do with a kid on a stroller? Hahaha!
Another experience would be one of my sisters was thought to be my brother.. Hmm.. This was quite acceptable I guess 'cause she kinda looked like this:
But one time my dad was thought to be my mother's SON..
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Mom and Dad |
How do you even react to something like that??? Am I blind or is that person just on crack? Let's just say good thing I wasn't there when this happened!
This happens to a lot of people so Social Life Survival Tip: When your friend introduces someone to you, just ask "How are you two related?" or just shut up and smile! :)
P.S. I wouldn't mind if somebody asks me if Katie Holmes is my sister. :p