Averting the inappropriate
I was helping one of the lecturers clear up the Common Room after a Freshers' welcome / induction meeting. This meant gathering up such rubbish as crisp packets, plastic cups and unused handouts and dumping it in boxes to be taken away.
As I was reaching for a box she told me "I wouldn't use that one if I were you; it collapsed on me earlier."
I'm pleased to report that, through a heroic effort, the words "Oh don't worry, it's probably just tired" did not pass my lips. But I may need a new tongue.
As I was reaching for a box she told me "I wouldn't use that one if I were you; it collapsed on me earlier."
I'm pleased to report that, through a heroic effort, the words "Oh don't worry, it's probably just tired" did not pass my lips. But I may need a new tongue.