Never Smile at a Crocodile

Never smile at a crocodile

No, you can't get friendly with a crocodile

Don't be taken in by his welcome grin

He's imagining how well you'd fit within his skin

Never smile at a crocodile

Never tip your hat and stop to talk a while

Never run, walk away, say goodnight, not goodday

Clear the aisle but never smile at Mister Crocodile

You may very well be well bred

Lots of etiquette in your head

But there's always some special case, time or place

To forget etiquette

For example

One positively must not wear a pleased expression on his countenance

When confronted with that large lizard-like amphibious reptile

Who has long jaws, armored skin and webbed feet and who is known as the crocodile

It has been discovered that one simply cannot cherish an amicable

Or trustworthy relationship with the a for mentioned species

In addition, it is mandatory that one does not become irresistible drawn into

The erroneous belief that the lateral open extension of his lips means that you're entirely welcome

It is much more reasonable to assume that he is contemplating how you would look in a lizard suit

His, hehe

Clear the aisle but never smile at Mister Crocodile