A look of utter panic flashed across his face, just for a moment, before he laughed heartily, realising I was pulling his leg.
How rude! Ah...a good man is hard to find. :D I agree. While obviously you don't need to choose and manners are supremely important, I couldn't live without humor. I've often said that's my only chance of actually getting them sculpted abs - laughing too much. Either that, or I'll keel over out of breath. Works for me.
You've got the right attitude! Humour is a great shield.