Handling Relations and Chess have lot in common. You have to think several moves ahead to win in both. One needs to be a grand master in the art of handling relations to lead a happy life. Except when dealing with the nearest relations (parents, siblings) and a few other favorites (an empty set for most people), you need to be at the top of your form to avoid any serious repercussions.
You have to laugh at every silly thing they say, as if it is the best joke you heard (Tell them that it has been a while since you have seen them, and they respond that you didn't build a landing pad besides your home). You need to shed tears when they narrate their heart-wrenching troubles (Cable TV got disconnected, and they missed their favorite soap). You will be a spent force by the time they decide to leave.
I am ill-equipped at this game, and have decided to experiment with the following technique to counter my shortcomings. I put this here, as it might be useful to others. It is a simple three step procedure:
1) Plug your ears with cotton as soon as you see them.
Every time, they look at you and seem to be talking
2) For odd times, just laugh loud and say "Hahaha :):):), my stomach is aching with laughter".
3) For even times, cry out loud and say "Wah :(:(:(, I have no words to express my feelings".
That is it.
I will try this experiment sometime and post the results here.
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