The Telephone

The other day, friends of mine and I discussed the general telephone conversation. Not sure how we got into it, but we did.

When talking to someone outside of the region, the following questions are always asked:

1. How's the weather? - really, who cares. I know it is an ice breaker of some sort, but seriously, the weather? Isn't that the last thing someone, outside of the region, would want to know?

2. How's work going? - Work is the same for 99% of the people in America. Work goes, and it goes, then it goes. It's a way of living for the majority of people and that's it. If someone gets promoted, chances are that they'll call you and let you know. Until that happens, work is just, 'going.'

3. Whatcha doing? - Well, I was making steak and eggs but they got burnt when someone called to ask me a pointless question.

4. Seen any good movies lately? - Yeah, actually I just finished watching The Goonies for the trillionth time and I still cannot believe Mikey and Co. tied his brother up with a piece of exercise equipment. I mean, those kids are up to the wackiest things!