Have you ever noticed that life is just a series of questions? It partially begins in junior high:
So you playing any sports?
This generally applies to the guys. Girls usually get asked about clubs, activities, etc. This could continue on to high school once you attain your interests.
What colleges are you applying to?
This starts around Christmas of your senior year. For the unlucky ones, this begins the end of your junior year because your parents force you to take the ACT test 4 times until you get the scholarship-assured score. This question is closely followed by...
What college are going to and what is your major?
Why do people feel that before you even get to college you know what you want to do for the rest of your life? This kind of pressure creates those who change their major 3 times and take over 4 years to graduate. (no offense to those who took longer than 4 years...I'm just making a point)
Are you married (yet)? The yet comes in when people are really rude.
This is the question phase that I am currently enjoying. It starts before you graduate college and lasts until you actually get married. It's a fun stage because you get to see people's reactions when you say no. The facial expressions range from confusion to pity to horror. "How can you not be married yet?" Well, I'm not really sure. I guess I haven't quite forced that guy down the aisle. He's a fighter. Wait...I don't have a guy to fight. Oh yeah. This creates another look of horror when they realize I'm not currently dating anyone. I guess I should be complimented that people are amazed I haven't been "snatched" up yet. But it still creates an awkward moment. Just look for the ring. If it's there, ask. If it's not, don't.
When are you going to have a baby?
I don't look forward to this phase of questions. People give you maybe a year grace period after you get married before starting in with this question. I think this one is even ruder than the previous one because you really have no choice in the matter. You can try to have kids as much as you want, but what if it never happens? Do you think those people enjoy being questioned about why they aren't having a baby when all they want in the entire world is to have one? Take some advice. Don't ask anything until you've heard from someone else that she is expecting.
The questions eventually recycle to be focused on your children. And the fun begins all over again. |