People sometimes say things they don't mean. I'm guilty of this. My mouth just sometimes functions a few seconds ahead of my brain to the point where I immediately regret what just came out of it.
And of course once it's said it's hard-pressed or nearly impossible for the person you've said it to to forget or forgive it.
Not in Lichtenstein. In Lichtenstein, the five second rule exists for more than just really great food or candy that's fallen on the floor (as long as it's not "wet" food like yogurt or pepperoni and as long as it hasn't fallen on a well-trodden place like the subway or anywhere in New York City).
In Lichtenstein, the "rewind" rule will be honored. After saying something you just wish you could take back, you have five seconds to say "wait...rewind!" and then take back what you wish you hadn't said and replace it with what you meant.
Therefore, after saying "I totally agree with you honey" after semi-listening to your wife or girlfriend saying she feels fat in her skinny jeans, you're allowed to say "rewind" and compliment her - especially after seeing the look on her face.
The "rewind" rule will be respected everywhere in Lichtenstein. And will probably save many relationships.
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