L'esprit de l'escalier
Jun. 27th, 2007 12:30 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
madbakerOr in this case, "de toilette"*
Yesterday I made a quick pit stop in a public library bathroom. From one of the stalls, I heard a cell phone ring.
And the guy answered it, and started to talk.
...
Today I realized there are any number of things I should have said (loudly): "Hey buddy, pass the toilet paper"; "How about a courtesy flush"; etc etc.
I'd say that I'll remember for next time, but I devoutly hope there isn't a next time.
* "L'esprit de l'escalier", or "spirit of the staircase" refers to coming up with the perfect rejoinder as you're walking away up the stairs.
Yesterday I made a quick pit stop in a public library bathroom. From one of the stalls, I heard a cell phone ring.
And the guy answered it, and started to talk.
...
Today I realized there are any number of things I should have said (loudly): "Hey buddy, pass the toilet paper"; "How about a courtesy flush"; etc etc.
I'd say that I'll remember for next time, but I devoutly hope there isn't a next time.
* "L'esprit de l'escalier", or "spirit of the staircase" refers to coming up with the perfect rejoinder as you're walking away up the stairs.
