Stanley presented his theory of causality explaining how point A met point B in a new dimension where infinitely many things occurred. He drew illustrations to make his point. Around point A there were lines and circles which he called causes. He decorated point B with more lines and circles and called all of that the effect happening like the popping of a bubble.
Then Stanley looked at me for encouragement.
I wondered what would be the easiest way to tell him without embarrassing myself or frustrating him that I had no clue what he was talking about.
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Denise offers the prompt word “bubble” to be used in this week’s Six Sentence Stories.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Now that is funny. I have actually said that a few times. It did not seem helpful.
Blessings.
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Sometimes communication breaks down. Thank you, Michael!
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This is funny!!! I am laughing out loud. I think because I hear similar things all the time. (And maybe I’ve been caught on the wrong side) Theory of casuality….LOL! Thank you Frank!
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I was in such a conversation recently which made no sense to me. Thank you, Mary!
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Hilarious, Frank, made all the more comical by his earnestness. 🙂
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Communication can be difficult. Thank you, Dora!
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LOL I had to laugh at this; excellent short story
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Thank you, Jim! Some conversations make no sense.
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Lol
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Heeheehee! I’ve had that conversation, too.
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Thank you, Mimi! Nice reminder in your story that tax season is upon us.
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In my experience with such conversations, the only way out is to say ‘very interesting’ and then change the subject!
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Good advice about changing the subject. Thank you, Keith!
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🙃
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Just smile and nod.
Fun Six, Frank.
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Nodding often works. Thank you!
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lol*
wait! I think I have it! Stanley simply forgot to inform you that you, in fact, are Part B!
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Interesting point! I am the effect of his cause. (It may have been a psychological experiment.) Thank you, Clark!
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Smile pleasantly, eyebrows raised, until he talks himself out of the hole he’s digging himself into?
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Sometimes the hole gets deeper but that sounds like good advice. Thank you, Liz!
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To quote the penguins from Madagascar, “Just smile and [nod] boys, just smile and [nod].” And if they want a response… Oh hey, is that a squirrel?
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Nothing like pointing out a squirrel to create a distraction. Thank you, Nicole!
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