I am not the author of this article and I do not know where it came from, but I though some might get a laugh out of it:
There is less misunderstanding when you tell it like it is. If you don’t tell it like it is, there can be a serious communication gap.
A newly married couple was looking for a home in the country. After finding what they thought was suitable they moved in and made it their home. Upon arriving, they noticed that they didn’t have a bathroom commode, so, the wife wrote the landlord, but being shy and modest she hesitated to mention commode. Instead, she put B. C. The landlord, not knowing what she meant by B.C., pondered for a while and decided she meant Baptist church.
He answered, “Dear Madam, I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I take pride in informing you the B.C. is located 9 miles from your house and capable of seating 250 people. This is very unfortunate indeed if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be interested in knowing that a great number of people take their lunch and make a day of it. They usually arrive early and stay late. The last time my wife and I went six years ago, we had to stand the whole time. It may interest you to know a supper has been planned to raise money for more seats. I would like to say it pains me very much to be unable to go regularly, but it surely is not a lack of desire on my part. As we grow older, it seems more of an effort, particularly in cold weather. I hope to see you there, and if possible, we will sit together.
Very Truly Yours,
Your Landlord
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