Me: My pleasure. I really enjoyed working through this with you.
Other: Make sure you bill me.
Me: Oh no. I couldn't.
Other: No really. Please do.
(good)
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Other: Jake has been doing so well.
Me: I've noticed it too.
Other: Well,
Me: How do we go about replacing his aide so he stays this happy and productive?
(fair to middlin')
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Me: Let's go look at the fish. I think there is a dead one I really need to get out of that tank.
Other: Actually, I think there are two dead fish. How often do fish die at your house?
Me: Well, uhm, only seven since Saturday mid-day.
(not so good)
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Other: So I can't really breathe. I won't be able to make it today (15 minutes afte normal time of arrival).
Me: Okay. We are okay. Feel better. See you tomorrow.
(pain in the ass)
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Me: Oh my gosh. What is that smell? Oh dear God how many boxes of raisins did they feed you at school today? Oh whoa, wow
Other: silence
Me: WOW! Okay it is everywhere. Okay. You are okay. We are okay. Okay.
Other: snicker snicker
Me: Okay. We are taking all of your clothes off out here. Wait I will get gloves. Don't move.
Me: Okey dokey we have no more gloves. Fant TASTIC!
Other: Whoaaaaap! snicker
Me: Okay buddy into the shower.
Other: giggle. Doot doot doooodoooot!
(resolved)