Another Wrong Response

I’m walking into the office after riding the motorcycle to work this morning. I’ve got my helmet on, ear plugs in, jacket and gloves.

As I’m approaching the door a woman in a linen white dress with red heels and red lips comes walking out. She said something to me I couldn’t hear through my helmet and ear plugs.

I get closer and ask, “Pardon?”

She says, “You look warm.” with a big red smile.

I reply, “Yeah, sort of.” and go on into the building.

As I turn the corner and head down the hall I realize what I should have said.

“Yeah, but you look HOT!”

Always a minute too late.

– b