“Friendly” Matches
They’re called “friendly” matches but they’re not always so friendly.
I was playing a match with Barbara as my teammate against Beth and Ann. It was all square (tied) until I won the 4th hole by shooting a 5 when the three of them all shot sixes. But Beth said she shot a 5, too.
Uh oh – there was no question she shot a 6.
In the most non-confrontational way I could muster, I asked, “Beth, are you sure you shot a 5?” Apparently, she didn’t like being second-guessed. “Yes”, she fired back. “I shot a 5!”
CROSSROADS! Do I let it go or do I pursue it?
Maybe you’re like me – I have two little women who stand, one on each shoulder, telling me what to do:
Left-shoulder woman: You won the hole fair and square, Patty, don’t let her intimidate […]