Thursday, September 24, 2009

Howdy partner

Medical professional to me: Just wait a minute Mr Cowling, I'll go and get your partner.

What went through my head: What do I look like to you? A TV cop? A ballroom dancer? I believe the word you are looking for is 'wife'.

What came out of my mouth: Thank you.
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2 comments:

  1. I correct people when they call my wife my 'partner'.

    I guess technically she is, but I married her, and I'd like them to use the correct term.

    We also correct people who use Ms instead of Mrs.

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  2. That's great to hear there's others out there who correct people! I usually correct people, but my bravado left me at the crucial moment on this occasion.

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