My Captive Audience
The manicurists at my nail salon nicked my fingers three times. Three nicks and they’re out. So, I go to a new salon where I meet June. She is all about pleasing me, and bonus, she speaks English very well. We get through the newcomer chatter, and then I go into an internal zone, but…
Taking Advantage of a Captive Audience
Long overdue for a nail pick-me-up (aka manicure), I head to my local nail salon. It’s Tuesday so not the usual crowd. Great – I’ll be in and out in a jiffy! An adorable Vietnamese girl, who by the way, speaks English very well, greets me and invites me to sit at her booth. Her…
Are You Being a “CAPTIVE” Audience?
CAPTIVE — a person or animal who has been taken prisoner or confined; detained, in captivity, imprisoned, locked up. Ever have one of those days, weeks or months, when everything you do seems to be inadequate, at least in your own eyes? Your parenting skills, being a loving and kind spouse, your efficiency at work,…