That Thing Girls Do
I grew up in a household of men. I’m one of three girls on my mom’s side of the family, which means that holidays were always spent in the company of 14 other guys. There are some perks to the gig. I get my own room when beds are scarce. I get to be the resident advice-giver when it comes to buying presents for their girlfriends. And I get to sit in on conversations that normally only happen when guys are hanging out with each other.
One of their complaints has been that women sometimes assume they’re mind readers. I always argued that this was a completely unfair accusation. Obviously, I hate to now admit that I totally do this. Proof? This conversation:
Hilary: So are we doing brunch tomorrow?
Me: Oh, Yes! I sort of assumed you guys would know I was in.
Hilary: Well you didn’t say anything…
Me: Hah! Hmm well, I did nod at my computer.
Hilary: (shakes head)
Expectations of ESP: 1, Using My Words: 0
-SARAH
