Stupid me, I engaged when I should have just said, "you're right...how insensitive of me. I am sorry."
In that situation, I think my children have the best response. A slightly disdainful and dismissive "Whatever", made better if accompanied be a slight roll of the eyes. Keeps you out of the pit yet let's your feelings shine through loud and clear. Of course, it does tend to really irk the recipient of the afore-mentioned "whatever".
Gone the carvings and those who left their mark. Gone the kings and queens, now only the rats hold sway.
