Talk-about-the-band-to-work-friends Law


As a band member, you spend many of your waking hours at your "day job." And, over time, you develop relationships with your co-workers. A natural evolution takes place, where work-friends come to understand and appreciate the minutiae associated with your band exploits. The day after a gig, you talk about how well it went. Or how badly it went. You talk about upcoming gigs. You try to get these people to come to your gigs. You talk about potential "deals" your band may have in the works. Muse about the potential of "getting signed." It's important, during these often lengthy discussions, to exercise a degree of modesty.

Here are a few examples of "wrong" responses to the question "So, how're things going with the band?"
A) Awesome! We kicked ass last night! And... there was this guy from a major label who said he got our tape, and said he "wanted to hear more!"
B) We have this great new song! You know, I don't wanna jinx it, but... I think it has "hit potential!"
C) Things are going good! That club we played at last Tuesday... Well, we called them up, and they said we could come back, and play another Tuesday! Maybe even a middle slot! I think we're gonna be... huge!
Here are a few examples of "right" responses to the question "So, how're things going with the band?"
A) Okay
B) Ahh... you know...
C) Whatever
Overly enthusiastic talk (a.k.a. "bragging") about your band will inevitably lead to some sort of embarrassment or humiliation, or, as seen through the eyes of your fellow work-mates, failure.