There is one stupid question I get asked a lot over the phone. The question is - ‘are you awake?’. This usually happens when someone calls me after midnight.
The very fact that I have answered the call and talking to you ( or at least go ‘hello’ ) means I’m awake. No? My current state of being should be evident.
What you are probably concerned about is:
1. What was my previous state of being. So I think a more appropriate question would be - ‘were you asleep before I called?’.
2. Am I lucid ( enough ) such that we can have a proper conversation.
I believe when a gf asks the bf the question ‘are you awake?’ she is more concerned about point 2. The thing is this - we guys, especially those who have been through National Service and have to talk to our gfs at the end of the day though we are exhausted due to training, have perfected the art of being ( half ) asleep and still carrying a conversation with our gf.
How?
The technique is to mix and pace the saying of the following words and phrases:
1. Yes dear.
2. Ok dear.
3. Hmmm.
4. I’m listening dear. Go on.
I would recommend saying something once every 30 seconds. The 4th option should be said probably once every five minutes.
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