The Not Compliment: Selective Definitions

An exchange from today:

Co-worker: Tony, you look hot today.

Me (blush): Well, thanks...I try to take care of myself...y'know; exercise, proper loofa-ing, high count Kegel-ing, and so on.

Co-worker (now blushing herself): Er. I actually meant that you looked 'Hot' in the warm sense...the sweater you're wearing looks warm...y'know?

Me: That's okay...always the bridesmaid's ugly step-child.

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