phlembotomist eh? I didn't know it had a name. I have had SO many blood samples taken by so many techs and I have really admiration for the ones who do it well. All of them at the cancer clinic are really good at it, you take a number like in a butcher shop and they call you, plop you down and draw five viles in seconds and send you on your way.

I always compliment them. The odd time I get someone new or who seems nervous I just chat as nonchalantly as possible and tell them it's okay, I've had plenty of draws they can't hurt me and it seems to make it go easier for them too.