There's a reason why we were taught not to eavesdrop

So today in Starbucks, I was standing in line as I always do. And then it happened I over heard the strangest conversation EVER!
The man behind me was saying to the lady with him "So I hate to drag the husband in to it, but maybe you can set him up with someone. What do you think? You know him really well being your husband and all."
The lady then launches into a list of potential candidates!

I'm not sure what they were or are thinking "So we are together, lets set your husband up to?" Or is this their idea of the prefect strategy to have the lady break up with her husband without feeling guilty?

It was just an odd and uncomfortable conversation to hear. But I heard it, and can't get it out of my head. Maybe now that I've written it down I can stop thinking about it.

office politesse

everyday i walk into work and the same people ask me.. "hey, how are you?" Quiet honestly they don't care, they are rushing by as they ask me this, but they think I'm a nice person so the formality. I always answer "I'm great, and yourself?" I usually say this as I'm rushing past them too.
Too many times i see people don't acknowledge this polite greeting and just rush by. NOT GOOD.
first off you come across as rude, second you just mildly embarrassed the person greeting you. At work, everyday is kind off like running for the title "most popular". You have to be the fastest at delivery, the smartest at the meeting, the politest in argument and your utmost charming self. Anything less and your not really putting your best foot forward. You want every one at work to mention you in a positive light, no telling who will hear your review, could be your manager, or even your manager's manager! So at work you need to constantly have your A-game on, but wrap it up in your most charming and personable self. This is key in making sure people do not bitch about you. Because like good reviews, bad reviews also reach management too.