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What Would You Say?
I have a roomate who is a losing player. He's getting better, and he started reading books, but his parent's know about how he has lost some money to poker. He has a sister who is a big mouth. She knows about my success in poker, and told her parents how I am now helping him a little.
So last week I go visit my roomate's parents house in LA because we were going to the dodger's game. This was going to be the first time I would be meeting his parents. We walk into the kitchen where his mother is and my roomate goes - "This is Carlo." Before I can even finish saying "Nice to meet you," she blurts out, "You're the one who is ruining his life by playing poker all day and not going to school." I'm still shaking her hand. She then says, "Do you parent's know what you are doing?" I reply , "Yes." She says, "Wow they must be really ashamed." Your move. |
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how large is the husband? how mad would he get if you slapped her?
sorry, that was sarcastic, and not helpful. how old are you guys? my mom stopped caring who my friends were when I was 13. |
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She then says, "Do your parents know what you are doing?"
I reply, "Yes." She says, "Wow they must be really ashamed." Klepton then says, "It's a real pleasure to meet you, Mrs. ____. We shouldn't be too late tonight, since the Dodgers are playing so terrible these days." Then Klepton turns around to leave. Mrs. ____ responds with, "Hey, I asked you a question, what do you have to say for yourself?!" Klepton turns around and replies, "I'm sorry ma'am, but one thing my parents did teach me was manners, and I sure don't see it in this house." Mrs. ____ wasn't sure how to respond but when she did, Klepton was already out the door. |
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haha, you are too nice...
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" My parents are not ashamed of anyone who makes an honest living and pays their own way."
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"My parents are not ashamed of anyone who makes an honest living and pays their own way." [/ QUOTE ] I like onegymrat's, but this response is better because it is not so abrasive and could lead to an intelligent conversation about how poker is perceived by those on the outside and possibly an acceptance by the parents of something their child enjoys. |
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"I'm sorry, but if you have a problem with how your son spends his money you should talk to him."
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Here's what I'd probably say: "It's hard for them to be ashamed when I make more than they do."
Here's what should be said: "My parents are very proud of me, they know that I'm very responsible with my money and that I work very hard to succeed in poker." |
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You're the one who is ruining his life by playing poker all day and not going to school [/ QUOTE ] She's more worried about his not going to school and not getting ahead in "normal" life than anything else. If you care particularly what she thinks, I'd wouldn't focus on your (or his) poker achievements, but about how well you are both getting on in areas she cares about - like college. If you don't care about what she thinks, just tell her that your parents are proud they've raised a son who has sufficient manners not to be gratuitously rude to their guests. |
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Wow, she's a friendly one...
I'd honestly would just ask her to tell me why she thinks that's so. Then at least you could try and explain your side of things in a civil manner. You might even be able to get her to treat you politely. No point in alienating your roommate's mom anyway. |
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