I try to put myself in another man’s shoes. Or a woman’s, if she has large enough feet.

“I don’t wear boat shoes—I wear yacht shoes. It’s not just that they’re bigger, …”

“Some wise guys came by my business establishment and tried to offer me neighbor…”

“The situation is a coffee mug, and I’ve got a handle on it.”

“Her name is Denise, and she has green eyes and red hair. Well, this week. Last …”