A friend of mine was a philosophy major during his first
semester in college. One day in a seminar class, they spent a great
deal of time debating
whether the glass was half full or half empty. After the class, my
friend was feeling pretty good about himself and what he was learning at
university, so when he went home, he tried to continue the discussion
with his family.
With maximum drama, he took a 12 ounce glass from the cupboard and
poured in 6 ounces of water. Then took it into the dining room and
placed it in the
middle of the table. He proudly asked his family, “Can anyone tell me
whether this glass is half full or half empty.” Without missing a beat,
his
grandmother replied, “Depends if you’re drinking or pouring.”
Received from GCFL