Local Dad Flawlessly Wraps Up Punishing Phone Call With “I Better Leave You To It”

VICKI DERWENT | Lifestyle | CONTACT

Local dad, Hugh Dean was trying to take in the peace and quiet of his Saturday morning when his least favourite colleague called to ask a question that could most definitely have been an email on Monday.

After answering the yes/no question, the old man's colleague, Damien, started to ask him about his plans for the rest of the weekend. 

“Keep it simple" responded Hugh, using as few words as possible.

"Few errands, maybe a jar or two”

Speaking to The Betoota Advocate, Hugh insists he showed the required level on etiquette for this outrageous weekend phone cal.

“I also asked him what he was getting up to, obviously, I just didn’t think he’d start telling me about his mother in law in hospital.” 

In fact, Damien’s mother-in-law had cataract surgery Friday night, which meant Damien and his wife, Sue, had to look after her today, which meant that his brother Mike will need to fill in for his tennis pennants this afternoon. 

“I zoned out after he mentioned cataract surgery. Nothing too alarming."

"Look he's not a bad guy, he’s just one of those people that doesn’t know when to leave a convo” Hugo explained. 

Like a seasoned professional, Hugh waited for Damien to take a breath before he cut in flawlessly. 

“I better leave you to it Damo, all the best with the old girl hey.” 

Hugh didn’t know what he was leaving Damien to do, but he knew it wouldn’t be more of this phone call.

He hung up on the poor fella and let out a deep exhale, proud of the execution of his swift goodbye.