original publish date: 1st January, 2010
I think tactless was an overly generous interpretation,
How about, don’t be a dick? Better.
FTE #1: Wow! This analysis is very impressive. I’d like to learn how to do this myself. Is there a course you could suggest?
FTE #2: Sure. It’s called high school.
Closing caption: Tact. Use it more.
original publish date: 26th December, 2009
Oh, what a special diva I was.
I’m old enough now to know that answering those questions is pretty much part of his job.
Still, I feel for the guy.
Offscreen #1: Hey, can I get your help with …
Offscreen #2: I’m looking for a volunteer”
Offscreen #3: Have you finished that report yet?
Offscreen #4: Who can attend an all day workshop tomorrow?
FTE: ~listening to music~
Closing caption: Headphones. For when the world can go jump.
original publish date: 25th December, 2009
One of my bugbears. I’m surprised it took a whole week to surface in a comic.
This much older me still believes that if people are perceiving something that differs from reality, then our first (and preferably last) option is to find a way to address the disconnect.
“Perception is reality” is a starting point, not a fait accompli.
FTE #1: I understand the data says otherwise, but you know that ‘perception is reality’.
#0707: My perception is that you’re too lazy to fix the actual problem.
FTE #1: But that’s not true!
#0707: It’s my reality.
Closing caption: Perception is not Reality. People won’t stay delusional forever.