How is it
that men when faced with a
difficult problem use brute force?
I asked Joe to change the thermostat in my
car, because there was a heating issue with it. I had
already purchased the thermostat from the auto parts store
previously, and he assured me he was more then capable of
it. Now, well, you'll see. He goes down stairs
to replace the thermostat. About 45 minutes later he
comes up the stairs, yelling at me because my car has an
aluminum engine. I look at him and ask him to slow
down and tell me what happened. He informs me that
both.. not ONE.. BOTH bolts were sheared off when he
attempted to loosen them in the thermostat housing.
How is it that men when faced
with a difficult problem use brute force? I figured this
would be a good time for diplomacy. I asked him
quietly to calm down, state that these things sometimes just
happen. I ask him if there is a mechanic's shop
nearby, if