The man knows his co-worker to be a normally conservative fellow and is curious about his sudden change in fashion sense.
The man walks up to him and says "I didn't know you were into earrings".
"Don't make such a big deal, it's only an earring" he replies sheepishly.
His friend falls silent for a few minutes, but then his curiosity prods him to ask "So, how long have you been wearing one?"
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