May I introduce you? It’s “Easy”

I seem to be a person that doesn’t like to leave out any awkwardness. If there is a chance to, I most likely put my foot in it.
The other day I attended an exhibition opening. A perfect surrounding to practice some small talk with the help of some good wine. I have to admit that I was not unsuccessful. My first chat was with one of the celebrated artists. My colleagues introduced themselves but their German names gave the Canadian artist a little struggle. Blessed with a very international name, I said: “It’s easy, Peggy!” - unaware of the fact that the comma plays a very important role within my statement. A missing comma would degrade me right away to a lady with easy virtue! Enriched by another lection in English language and by an astonished face of a painter, I was the laugh of the evening. Well, I am happy if I can make my contribution to the general well-being.
My good friend from Russia shares that special talent with me and a long time ago we decided to make a hobby out of it. So far no place has been immune to experience awkwardness: public toilets, sauna, exquisite restaurants… Just last week I sat in the plane that brought me back to Munich, very tired from a stressful day. Some business guy opened the luggage rack above me. It is not hard to guess what happened! A dozen of business magazines fell right on my head!
What lesson did I learn? Luckily it was no suitcase!
Awkward situations do not only give you lively nicknames that retrain in memory, they are always good for an excellent laugh later on! Best thing to do is to write them down and recall them when you need it. It’s “Easy” (Peggy)!