7 questions you shouldn't ask Theresa May

This Wednesday, Theresa May will visit campus to deliver the 100th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. ‘60 Lecture on International Affairs. Personally, I am quite excited to hear her speak and see what she has to say in her lecture, “Politics, Populism, and Polarization: Perspectives on the Global Economy.” Though, technically, the event and discussion is moderated by President Paxson, I am preparing as if this is another form of The Bachelor’s recent hometowns: a melodramatic stretch of drama, intrigue, personal connection, and (most importantly) one-on-one time. Assuming I get individual access to speak privately with the Prime Minister, I’ve drafted up a brief list of questions. In my preparation, I’ve eliminated a few that may not work entirely.

1. “Who are you wearing?” Though the PM’s tasteful skirt suit may strike your fancy (perhaps you want one for yourself!), I’d avoid asking her who designed her look specifically for the occasion.
2. “Is it hard to lead a country when you’re on your period?” Don’t ask this one because you already know the answer: Yes, duh!
3. “Have you ever cried in the workplace?” 
4. “How did you balance work and family as the leader of a nation?” I’m sure President Obama got this one all the time, too.
5. “What struck you to begin the leather trouser trend?” Apparently, PM May is credited with a recent fashion trend of leather pants after she, a pioneer in this regard, attended a 2016 interview with the Sunday Times in a pair of $1,300 leather trousers. You and I both may want a bit more background on this occurrence (which The Guardian refers to as her “legacy”... hmm), but I think that’s best for another time.
6. “How often do you and Boris Johnson hang out?” Obviously all the time.
7. “Brexit negotiations were largely concluded to be omnishambles under your leadership. Is the expression “omnishambles” funny to you?” She may not get as much of a kick out this turn of phrase as you or I do.

As long as you avoid these 7 questions, we should be in the clear (as long as no one calls a snap general election).

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