Handy That He Asked

(I’m female and appear to be disabled at first glance. Recently, I had a number of contractors assess out basement and provide estimates for repairing a large crack in the foundation. While discussing potential stopgap measures…)

Contractor: “So, is your husband very handy?”

Me: “Not especially. I’m really the handy one.”

Contractor: “But I saw lots of tools in your basement.”

Me: “Those are mine.”

Contractor: “Oh…”

(He made sure to compliment my lovely flooring installation, dry-walling, and framing after that.)