The Hook

In our house we have something called "The Hook".

In a moment I am hoping to execute "The Hook" technique with great effect.

****** elapsed time 12mins ******

Ah Hah!

"The Hook" is all about getting someone to do something for you, because you can't be bothered to do it yourself.  However in order to soften the blow, you use "The Hook" technique to make your request seem less onerous.

Recap:

[footsteps approaching my studio]  [from my desk I open the door and casually look up as he comes into view]

me:  Hi Mootie!

him: Hi moot.

me: where you going?

him: outside - I need to get the broom.  (remember he's cleaning the bathroom)

me: I'm finishing my ****** for Beki, I'm trying to work out what I can use for *******  (knowing full well that he has what I want outside in his broom closet shed)

him: what do you want it to look like?

me: uh, I don't know, I was thinking a piece of ***** would work, but I haven't got any.

him: I think I"ve got some in my shed.

me:  would you cut me a bit about 25cm long if you're going out there.

him: sure.

The Hook - executed in spectacular form.

Other versions of The Hook include:

Both of you are sitting down watching telly, he gets up, as soon as he's on his feet, feel free to try any of the following phrases: "Can you get me a drink if you're going into the kitchen" (this one works even better if you wait until he takes a step toward the kitchen), "Honey (insert lovey word of your choice) can you grab me a tissue on your way back."  Basically any request can be attempted - my favourite one to date is:  Scott gets up to lock the front door as he locks up the house at night.  Me on couch watching E! or other trash TV. "Moot, can you go out to my car, I left my bag on the front seat."  Him - "Are you serious?", Me: "Well I thought you were going outside." Him "You can't hook me that easily."  but he goes outside anyway.

You have to be smart with The Hook though, because after awhile ya'll can end up sitting there in a Mexican standoff each waiting for the other to get up.

posted by: blytheswideshut at March 19, 2006 14:17 | link | comments (2) |

Comments:

#1  24 March 2006 - 00:38

 

my husband is the KING of The Hook. He gets me every time!

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#2  30 March 2006 - 13:31

 

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