Have you lost weight?

Maybe. Only in the south can one get themselves an Elliptical machine (instrument of torture) for only the promise of attending the giftee's church of choice. Now I have to hurry and grow my hair out and find a dress. You KNOW it's a Pentacostal church, right?

One of my clients has the pleasant habit of greeting me with "You've lost weight, haven't you?" every time I see her. I love her for it. I doubt I've lost weight, but that doesn't matter. You'll be guaranteed to put me in a pleasant mood by using those same words. Use them. Often. Try to sound sincere.