I’ve just re-re-re-watched this episode of Mr Bean with Victor Meldrew (!)

It reminded me of my visits to my lovely, professional (but sometimes the humour came out) hygienist.

She’s always go through the whole spiel…hold your hand up if I’m hurting you etc etc.

One day she just cracked and said :

For goodness sake. Stop being so stoic and do as your told, my sensitive little flower. I KNOW when you’re in pain. I’m very close to your face and can see your muscles contract.

Why not just hold your hand up to tell me to stop!