Acceptable

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; 

but one must not drag it along into old age.

~ Johann Wolfgan von Goethe

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Granny: (voice mail on Leslie's phone) Hi, honey. I think you said you were going to call me tonight. When you do, let me know how you spell acceptable.  I can't remember if it's with an A or an I.  Thanks.

Me: Why does she need to know how to spell that word?  What is she writing?!

Leslie: She's probably writing a thank you card.

Me:  "Thank you.  Your gift was acceptable."???