(I’m making small talk with a customer while waiting for his computer to boot up. This is after talking about the weather in his area. The following takes place without missing a beat.)

Me: “Yeah, well, I have a friend from Indiana.”

Customer: “Really? Where did you meet him?”

Me: “Actually, it’s a her.”

Customer: “Oh, lucky guy!”

Me: “I met her through her husband.”

Customer: “Oh, not so lucky.”

Me: “He’s my supervisor.”

Customer: “Ouch.”