RESIDENT
So, did you get a lot out of your rotation?
ME
Yeah, definitely! I feel like I'm less awkward talking about death and dying now, you know? And those used to be such taboo topics for me to bring up with patients.
RESIDENT
Yeah, sure. But you know, sometimes you just have to ask, to put out feelers, you know? It's only taboo if you make it taboo.
ME
Yeah, but still. It can get kinda uncomfortable at times.
RESIDENT
Well, it's always gonna be uncomfortable. For example, let's say I ask you out. What's the worst thing you can say?
ME
Um, no.
RESIDENT
Right, and what's the best thing you can say?
ME
...yes?
RESIDENT
Right. So is that awkward?
ME
Well yeah.
RESIDENT
But would it be more awkward if you were to say yes or no?
ME
I guess if I were to say no.
RESIDENT
So are you saying no?
ME
Yes? Wait, what?
RESIDENT
And is it only awkward because I'm a resident, and you're a med student? Because you know, in five hours, you will no longer be a short white coat.
ME
Are we still talking hypothetically? Because I unhypothetically have a boyfriend.
RESIDENT
And is it only awkward because I'm a resident, and you're a med student? Because you know, in five hours, you will no longer be a short white coat.
ME
Are we still talking hypothetically? Because I unhypothetically have a boyfriend.
RESIDENT
No no, we're just talking.
ME
Hm. This isn't awkward at all. Not in the least.
RESIDENT
Hahaha, so you would hypothetically say no in that completely hypothetical conversation.
ME
Um, yeah.
RESIDENT
Okay, and see, now I know. You've just got to put out feelers. Let's go see our consult.
ME
Um, yeah.
RESIDENT
Okay, and see, now I know. You've just got to put out feelers. Let's go see our consult.
