When someone who has chosen a career much different from yours approaches with an editorial/spelling/style question.
And you answer it. Confidently. Nooooo hesitation.
And then this happens.
[long pause]
Non-Editor: Really?
Editor: Yes.
NE: You're sure?
E: Yes.
NE: Because it really seems like it should be the other way.
E: I know; it's just one of the quirks of the language.
NE: Really?
E: Yes.
NE: You're sure?
E: Yes.
NE: Because, you know, it sounds funny your way.
E: It's not really my way. It's just the way it is. It's correct this way.
NE: Really?
E: Yes.
And then they walk away in total disbelief.
Exhausting.
You're so jealous of me right now, aren't you?
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