g to the s to the phd.

I forgot to put out my Generic Grad Student tip of the day: Stop talking about Grad School. Seriously. Nobody cares. Keep talking, and I'll turn that Ph.D. into a Ph.Don't.

This tip also applies to near and recent doctors of anything, as well as undergraduates and pretty much anyone affiliated in any way with the so-called Ivy League.

Of course, there are exceptions. Like entire tables-full of grad students. Note the distinct requirement for all present at the table to be in on the joke.