"Good point. That's probably it. I used to be the same way when I was younger, actually. Then I eventually learned that some people don't like facts. Actually, these days, my strategy is usually "don't mention anything you notice to anybody, because they might not like it."

Yeah, I've *learned* that, too - but I still don't understand it.

"Again, I agree. I have to wonder sometimes if John isn't objecting to Sherlock telling them - but rather objecting to HOW he tells them. Sherlock is all about efficiency...so he's not one for the song and dance that usually accompanies having to tell someone bad news."

People are strange. I'm all for effectiveness. How do you pull a band-aid off? In one swift move and over. Not here a little, there a little, so that it's drawn out for minute after minute. :-(