#53. Being told "this message is for you"

The pastor is preaching a powerful message, and it could be about anything, and in the middle of it, your friend turns around and looks at you and says, "You heard that? That was for you!"

That's a classic line. That friend of yours always manages to find a sermon that fits everyone, except for him. He has different moves too. He can turn around like he just did, or he can elbow you, or he can slightly incline forward on his seat and challenge you in an undesirable and prolonged eye contact battle.

So what can you do? Here are some helpful techniques;

-Avoiding the audible move
Once you realize that there's a punchline coming, or someone is being called a "heathen" by the pastor, assume that your friend will turn around and say, "You heard that? That was for you!" To avoid that, as soon as the pastor make his point, put on your iPod on really loud. This will frustrate your friend. He would them attempt another technique.

-Avoiding the elbow
The church elbow is probably the most infamous technique and also the most dangerous. It involves someone invading your personal space and injuring your ribs. To avoid this, as soon as your friend begins his move, you use an arm lock and then keep him there throughout the duration of the service.

-Avoiding the evil eye
Even after the arm lock, he may try his final move on you: intense eye contact. After the arm twisting, use your free arm to put on your Raybans and just in case, close your eyes. He will be defeated!