You Say Tomato, I Say ... Potato?

All of us have different histories and experiences. This can lead to two people looking at the same situation with vastly different ideas of what is going on. Generally, this remains hidden. However, occasionally we are reminded of this perceptual gulf.

Situation #1:

HER: (eating a salad)

ME: You know, I like to throw a fresh basil leaf in my salads.

HER: Oh, I don't think I could do that. Eating a whole leaf just sounds too weird.

ME: But...you're eating a salad.

HER: So?

ME: Uh...never mind.

Situation #2:

HER: (of a certain age) I don't understand why 60 Minutes can't start at the same time all year long. It seems like the show starts late every other week in the fall.

ME: But what happens if a football game runs long?

HER: Football game?

ME: Uh...never mind.

Situation #3:

HIM: You know, I think he should have tried running for the first down.

ME: Why?

HIM: Well, he made a couple of other good runs with his legs.

ME: As opposed to his... ?

HIM: What?

ME: Uh...never mind.