My driving instructor is not very good with small talk. He takes his job very seriously and I've relinquished all attempts at cracking jokes because he just doesn't get it. And I don't think it's a cultural barrier, he's just not a jokester. With that being said, I don't think he realizes when HE is being funny.
During one of my first driving lessons, we passed his former student's house. She was a former student because she was lucky enough to pass the test and no longer has to endure 2 hours of nit-picky driving instruction (that fortunate girl). As we passed the house, this is the conversation that ensued:
Driving Instructor: "One of my former students lives there, an American lady in fact, and was really good. She just took her test a few weeks ago and passed with very little faults. Her examiner told me "it was the best ride I've had all day. I just got to sit back and enjoy it".
Vonda: " "
Yes, my quotes are empty because I was afraid to open my mouth for fear of spewing spit in his face in a fit of laughter. The best part is that he never even realized how that whole little thing sounded. He said it with a perfectly straight face and with complete seriousness. When I told Edgar about it that night we laughed so hard. The rolling around kind of laughter where you can't catch your breath and your stomach hurts the next day.
I can only hope that I will be some examiner's best ride in a few weeks. I really hope he is able to sit back and enjoy it.
That is funny, how did you keep a straight face. I am laughing just thinking about it. Shaila
ReplyDeleteIt's funny to think that he could even keep a straight face and be so serious - but you know how Brits are - they can do that - and many of them have a very dry sense of humor. Good luck with the lessons, I'm sure that you are doing a fine job!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! He seriously said that...I would have wrecked the car from laughing so hard. Good for you for keeping a straight face and your eyes on the road.
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