Answer my question with a question

[RefMom3]

Should we cross our fingers that "stodgy and rigid" would only apply to the potential maker, and not the glasses themselves?

[laedyfaire]

we could but do crossed fingers really work?

[RefMom3]

If someone answers that question, will you automatically look at their hands?

[laedyfaire]

I would indeed look at their hands and may I ask for instructions?

[RefMom3]

Do you think it would be presumptuous to ask the universe to please make my rose-colored glasses the way the world actually is? As long as we remember the "please?"

[laedyfaire]

does the word please always get what we want?

[RefMom3]

Well...does it hurt to use it and try?

[laedyfaire]

after my attempt with the word please, what course of action is then taken if I get a negative reply?

[RefMom3]

Perhaps just a kind smile, and walk away?

[laedyfaire]

should I use a kind smile or a flirtatious one?

[RefMom3]

Perhaps one should always start with kindness before using the heavy artillery?

[laedyfaire]

if my kindness does not work, will I be able to bring forth the flirtatious ways?

[RefMom3]

Won't that be your choice?

[laedyfaire]

and after I choose that choice, what if the receiver of said choice, gets too friendly in return?

[RefMom3]

Have you practiced your Imperious Queen Elizabeth smile, that quells such behavior?