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I totally know what you are saying. The other day, I was going to make myself a sandwich. Next thing I know, I have a big old shelf on my plate. Good thing I stopped and looked down before taking a bite. I still have the slivers from last time I that happened.

The best thing to do is just play it cool. Act like you actually meant to build a shelf. Consider giving it away as a gift to someone you don't really like. I can tell if someone is mad at me because they send me a shelf for my birthday. It's so passive-aggressive.

Another option is to make the shelf into a bench for "vertically challenged people". I would use another word that we all know, but people in this day and age consider that term a slur. But it is very easy to put a ladder next to the shelf and add some pillows and magazines. Then, next time a midget friend comes by for a visit, show him/her how much you care for their comfort.