How To Be Your Own Casual Acquaintance

By Roz Chast
  1. As you walk by in the hall, say "Hi, how're ya doing?"
  2. Look in the mirror: say, "Nice shirt!"
  3. Query about the children or how the career is going. (optional)
  4. Tell a small, funny story about something that just happened.
  5. Remind yourself to get together for lunch sometime.