Charm: Oh no! Cover Your Mouth, Dear

Dear Reader,

To-day's lesson is about yawning. Everyone must do it--I have read in a science text that one must yawn in order to send more oxygen to the brain. We all would like oxygenated brains, I am sure. Healthy brains enhance our charm by allowing us to have interesting information stored for our immediate use during a conversation with another. But, I digress. To the topic at hand...I was watching the 2006 Winter Olympic Games on the television the other night when, to my dismay, I witnessed one of our great nation's best speed skaters yawn publicly on television, without covering his mouth! He looked like he was trying to catch flies or scream in agony; it was most unbecoming. How awful that that very ungentlemanly moment was captured on tape for all to see! This reasonably attractive and charming skater ruined his debonair demeanor by this sordid action. What a shame--he gave such a pleasant interview. Unless he wins the gold medal, this is how he will be remembered by the Americans...and the rest of the world, for that matter.

The simple remedy for this natural body function is to cover one's mouth. No one wants to see your dental work, dear. However, if you have recently had some work done, by all means, show it off with a smile! Remember this simple advice and you will never be "skating on thin ice" next time you are out with that special beau.

Until next time...

HF