@ jllocke:
“Favorite responses after telling friends/family I didn't pass:
Coworker: “Oh a 70, well that's great! You are getting close!”
Mom: “Do you need a tutor hunny, I think you might need a tuuuuuutor”
There is an entire thread ‘dedicated' to comments like this. If it makes you feel better, when I've got my 73 on REG, a “nice” person advised me: “Maybe it will help you to talk to a real CPA; he might help you, you know.” I was raging inside, but kept my calm. You just can't be mad on other people for their ignorance, sometimes coupled with arrogance. Take it as a joke and try to smile!