A Series of Awkward Conversations Between Various People and Me

My Parents (Weekly)

Mum: How’s work?

Me: It’s good

Mum: How’s George?

Me: She’s good

Mum: Any plans for the weekend?

Me: …. Not really

Mum: OK, I’ll speak to you later

Me: Cool, bye


My Boss (Yearly Performance Review)

Boss: Is there anything you would like to add?

Me: Not really

Boss: Well this was the shortest performance review ever! (Laughs)

Me: (Awkwardly reciprocates laugh)

Boss: Well you can go

Me: Cool, bye

My Roommate (Daily)

Roommate: What are you doing?

Me: Watching TV

Roommate: Cool, cool. What are your plans tonight?

Me: Probably just gonna keep watching TV

Roommate: Sweet as, well I’m gonna head off, do you want anything?

Me: Nope

Roommate: All right see you later

Most People I Meet at Parties – Sober (Weekly to Monthly)

Person: So how’ve you been man?

Me: Good

Person: What’ve you been up to?

Me: Just working

Person: Awesome…

Me: Yeah…

Person: Well I’m gonna go get a drink