Do Clothes (Un)Make the Woman?

Do Clothes (Un)Make the Woman?

By Daring Diane

Chapter 1

"Mom, why do you buy me all these little girl clothes.  I'm in high school.  I need to dress like a woman."

"Young lady, you are indeed in high school.  And someday you will learn that the clothes do not make the woman.  People will love you and understand you based on your character and who you are.   The clothes are just decorations.  I am not suggesting that clothes are not important.  Obviously, for work and important events, we need to dress appropriately.  But, you should work to be a good person."

"Mom, when I wear the clothes you buy for me, everyone thinks I'm a little kid."

"Then I suggest you begin to act more mature.  Then these people will realize you are older and they will treat you that way.  Honey, this is an important lesson.  Baby, you are a sophomore in high school and you are an inch taller than I am.  People don't think I'm a kid.  It is not your size and it is not the clothes.  It is how you deal with people."

"Mom I can't believe you are that naive."

"I am not naive.  I have real life experience and I know how the world works."

"Mom you are just being silly.  The clothes are what people see.  It is how they make all their initial impressions and with kids, they seldom ever give us a chance to show them how old we actually are."

"When you are older, you will realize I am right.  I am absolutely correct and you can bank on it.  Honey, you have to understand that there are things I know that you do not and this is one of those things."

Her daughter looked at her mother and appraised her.  "You seem pretty convinced.  Are you sure enough for us to have one of our bets?"

Dot Com Success, Career Restart

By Daring Diane

Chapter 1

The woman stared at her and sarcastically stated, “Well Jennifer, I guess you finally found time to fit us into your schedule.”

Jennifer just stared at the woman.  Finally, she said, “Well, the reason I came in was because I didn’t get my unemployment deposit.  When I called, they said I had to come in.

After a pause, Mrs. Sarcastic continued, “Yes, we can be a little annoying.  I know what an inconvenience it can be to have to come over here and discuss your situation.  I mean being out of work, I’m sure you are keeping a busy schedule.  Have you had a lot of interviews lately?”

Jennifer paused and then admitted, “Not really.  I haven’t gotten a good lead in over a week.  But, I keep sending out the resumes and working the network.”

“That’s great.  Now Jennifer, as you know, when you file your periodic paperwork to maintain your unemployment benefits, you are asked to document your job contacts and resume submissions.”

“Yes, I have tried to do that.”

“And with each of those submissions, you file a statement indicating that you are capable to work and available to work.”

“Yes, I know” Jennifer answered.

“And finally, you are asked if you have received any offers of employment.”

“Right, and I say no and then I am finished.”

“Rrrightt,” Mrs. Sarcastic said staring at Jennifer.  “So just to clarify, you have not received any job offers?”

“No, I have not.”

“Ok Jennifer, can you please sign this form confirming that you have not gotten any job offers?”