So flatmate Paul was at a wedding last weekend and sat at the same table as an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law, among others. Although Paul is of the opinion that it is the responsibility of older people to begin conversations, he began speaking to the old lady.
Paul: Are you from Elgin?
Old Lady: No, I'm from Lossiemouth. Are you from Elgin?
Paul: Yes.
O.L.: Oh, did you go to school there?
Paul: Yes, I went to Elgin Academy.
O.L.: Oh did you? I taught at Elgin Academy.
Paul: Really? Well, I went there about 15 years ago. What did you teach?
O.L.: A little bit of everything.
Paul: Really?
Daughter-in-law interrupts: No, you didn't teach at Elgin Academy. You worked at the Hydro Board.
Paul to O.L., trying to keep a straight face: Oh, did you like working at the Hydro Board.
O.L.: Yes, I did.
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