It’s a good thing to know that people aren’t that smart. They know how to put on their everyday clothes, do up a tie, et cetera, but when you give them an academic robe, they have trouble figuring it out. Where do arms go? How high on the shoulders? Should I put my tie over the top of the ribbon or under it?

The smooth facade that most people present is the result of years of practice. When the time comes to learn something new, they don’t always get it right. I’m glad about that - we’re all on the same level, more or less.

So the graduation ceremony was fun for a Wednesday night. Good bits: getting another degree, underground parking. Bad bits: no free drinks, had to clap a lot.