Natterings of a Woman in STEM
Sometimes people fail to understand how a numerate ninny thinks. So, they struggle to understand what she says. Here is a translation of some things a ninny might say:
| NINSENSICAL | ENGLISH |
| That’s statistically unlikely. | I don’t believe a word you say. |
| You should consume more cinnamon; it stimulates the brown fat cells. | I love you, so please take care of yourself. |
| I absolutely understand your point of view. | I know how to deal with contractors who begin conversations with the words Look, Honey… |
| I think if you take 20% from the top number you’ll end up with something quite a bit smaller than this. | My search for an honest car dealer continues. |
| Is this a good time to tell you I’m a highly qualified technologist-engineer-mathematician? | Stop patronizing me. |
| The proportionality of your person is pleasing. | You’re looking good! |
| I’m a fire protection engineer. | This candlelit dinner isn’t doing it for me. |
| So let me explain why the sky is blue… | Small children should never ask why of a scientist. |
| My boyfriend doesn’t understand me. | I’m dating an artist. |
Do you have ninny words to share?