On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:37:26 -0700, jps wrote:

We hosted a holiday party at our house. We noticed an old friend with
a seriously distended belly.

My wife and I discussed a congratulations and asking her details but
decided against it, as she hadn't said anything and it seemed
inappropriate.

Good thing, turned out she wasn't pregnant. She just collected weight
in that area. Excellent lesson learned, even having dodged utter
embarassment.

Biting your tongue almost always works.
Ole Rodney Dangerfield was fun to watch.
But he got no respect.

--Vic