Daily Insight: Might Have To Stop Giving Inches

Some things in life you come to realize are a reoccurring theme. I’ve come across one of these themes that I think everyone can relate to. A wise man once said “give someone an inch and they’ll take a damn mile.” I have no idea who said this…but ain’t that the truth!?! It makes you sort of hesitant about who you start giving even a half an inch to…

For instance the man at your job you keep seeing, and finally engage in conversation when he corners you by the coffee machine in the cafeteria. “Oh hello sir, yes I do see you around a lot, oh ok my name is Becky nice to meet you.” Next thing you know everytime you pass this mans desk he has a comment that he just feels as though it’s imperative for you to hear! He even goes as far as responding to your “how are you,” with a sly grin, and a “better now that I’ve seen you.” SIR! Give me my inch back!

Or how about the person you have a bit of friendly banter back and forth with on that social networking site. Next thing you know they’re sending you a private message with they phone number talmbout hit me up. How about we keep this to a public forum? (Never happened to me btw).

Or that friend that you complimented that one sweater dress on….next thing you know they got 93829 sweater dresses fishing for compliments. They damn sure took that inch a bit far, and set back their wardrobe variety a mile in the meantime.

I say this to say that maybe there has to be a mutual understanding between an inch and a mile. Otherwise you might have to start turning those inches into millimeters.

-Becks