Induction versus induction...

When you hear the word induction, what do you think it means?

I thought it meant my work colleague was going through a corporate induction, and thought it was a trifle odd since he'd been working at the company for quite a while. But I made a joke about it anyway.

He thought I knew that it was referring to his forthcoming baby, who may well have to be induced. And he thought it was a trifle odd that I'd make a joke like that, and wondered if I was being wacky for the sake of being wacky, or I'd gotten the wrong end of the stick.

I'm already developing a reputation. Three weeks into the job. Oy vey. But it's still a good fun place to be at!