A Deep And Meaningful Friendship

(I work as a graphic and web designer. A few weeks before Christmas, I’m having dinner with a good friend after work.)

Me: “So, today I spent most of my time designing this year’s Christmas card for our company.”

Friend: “Sounds like fun!”

Me: “It was! I sometimes say it’s the most joyful thing to do each year. I brought a proof print with me. Look!”

Friend: *studies card closely*

Me: “So, what do you think of it?”

Friend: “Beautiful. Yes… it is…” *studies card more closely*

Me: “Yes…?”

Friend: “I can’t say… ummm…”

Me: “Umm? I mean, you see what it is, right?”

Friend: “Well… honestly, it’s too difficult, I guess. I’m sorry.”

Me: “It’s a Christmas cookie…”

Friend: “Well, of course I can see that! But I think I don’t get the deeper meaning.”

Me: “It’s a Christmas card! It’s for our customers. There is no deeper meaning!”

Friend: “Oh! Well since you made it, I figured… there had to be a deeper meaning!”

(That’s why I love my friends so much!)