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Updates and Announcements / Re: Hello? Hello?
« on: January 13, 2020, 07:55:00 am »
I still check in once in a while. It's sad not seeing any new topics or posts though.
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Family / Re: Dear Polly and the mushroom allergy.
« on: August 09, 2019, 12:28:07 pm »
I can understand disliking someone but attempted murder?! Because yes, murder is what this is. Mushroom powder?! That's hidden unlike sliced mushrooms which are obvious and can be avoided. I hope the OP never attempt to forgive them and expose her children to such evil.
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General Life / Re: Hotel stay and picky eating
« on: May 18, 2019, 04:02:50 pm »
They won't care or notice if you eat their breakfast or not. This is a business, not a home where they will feel insulted.
You don't need to tip a bar that you're not visiting. The UK is not as much of a tipping country like the US anyway. It would be pretty strange to walk inside a bar and hand over a tip for nothing.
You're allowed to eat in your room.
You don't need to tip a bar that you're not visiting. The UK is not as much of a tipping country like the US anyway. It would be pretty strange to walk inside a bar and hand over a tip for nothing.
You're allowed to eat in your room.
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General Discussion / Re: The "Unpopular Opinions" Thread
« on: May 06, 2019, 10:58:40 am »I like Rihanna better than Beyonce.
That's not unpopular in my house. I have an irrational dislike for Beyoncé. Her psycho bully fans (beehives?) make that dislike even worse.
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Work Issues / Re: What was the worst/best/weirdest thing that happened to you at work????
« on: April 28, 2019, 05:59:46 pm »
The weirdest was the time the manager gathered a group of new hires to inform them wearing undergarments is a must. We had a field day with that one.
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General Discussion / Re: Ongoing grocery delivery thread
« on: April 09, 2019, 02:47:25 pm »
I must be missing the backstory. Why do you keep using this service? Are they the only game in town? I'm confused why you keep putting up with this. They're not going to improve if you keep giving them your business. They'll just keep throwing you $5 off coupons since that's nothing to them.
I assume there's a reason you have groceries delivered instead of shopping yourself but at this point, I'd find another service or even hire someone who does odd jobs to shop for you.
I assume there's a reason you have groceries delivered instead of shopping yourself but at this point, I'd find another service or even hire someone who does odd jobs to shop for you.
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Entertainment / Re: Operation Varsity Blues college cheating scandal
« on: March 29, 2019, 10:47:06 am »This was just more of the same old stuff that has gone on forever. Kids being accepted to ivy league colleges because their great grandfathers donated a library. Or, the team needed a star player who didn't have the academic ability needed, so scores were greatly overlooked. I'm actually surprised to see it being prosecuted at all. I never did think that it was fair, but also never expected anyone to go after those doing it. This happens in jobs also, inside deals made with job recruiters, kick backs, etc. It always has been who you know and how much money does your family have.
No, it's not fair. But donating a library is the legal way of gaming the system. Donating a library benefit all the other students, staff, research teams, etc.
The money parents like Lori and Felicity paid out only benefited the person(s) pocketing the money.
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Entertainment / Re: Operation Varsity Blues college cheating scandal
« on: March 21, 2019, 07:18:39 am »
Since this story broke, I've read many stories of and about kids with pushy parents. They are stressed to the point of depression. One person's mother even said she will disown them if they transfer out of the prestigious school they are currently attending and enroll in a state university like they wanted.
These types of parents just see their kids as trophies to show off and don't really want what's best for them.
Did you see the court sketch of the two actresses? The artist said Felicity Huffman at least acted humbled but Lori was arrogant. That glare! Like "What am I doing here? Where's my people?"
These types of parents just see their kids as trophies to show off and don't really want what's best for them.
Did you see the court sketch of the two actresses? The artist said Felicity Huffman at least acted humbled but Lori was arrogant. That glare! Like "What am I doing here? Where's my people?"
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Work Issues / Re: Not Always Right: Job-hunting advice
« on: January 13, 2019, 06:11:08 pm »
I miss the days when you hand in your job application in person. It *was* easier to get a job back then because you already gave your first impression. You're also not competing against hundreds or thousands of others. However even I recognize time has moved on and you can't show up in person anymore.
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Updates and Announcements / Re: Are We Circling the Drain?
« on: January 11, 2019, 02:20:53 pm »
I've been visiting the other site because of more traffic but I'm getting fed up. Ever post gets nitpicked and challenged. They love proving you wrong.
I need to think of topics for this site since this place is so much more relaxing and not everything is a battle.
I need to think of topics for this site since this place is so much more relaxing and not everything is a battle.
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General Discussion / Re: The "Unpopular Opinions" Thread
« on: December 31, 2018, 10:15:42 am »
I thought people started calling Die Hard a Christmas movie as a joke at first so they can watch an action movie instead of something sappy. Then the joke went widespread and taken seriously as a real Christmas movie.
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Updates and Announcements / Re: Are We Circling the Drain?
« on: December 18, 2018, 02:51:41 pm »
CautiouslyOptimistic is correct. Brimstone is more active but it's not about etiquette much. It's more about fluff subjects, advice, or vents.
How do we go about spreading the word for this board though? Most of us came here because we found out about it on Ehell before it flamed out. Even Brimstone are just old Ehell members.
How do we go about spreading the word for this board though? Most of us came here because we found out about it on Ehell before it flamed out. Even Brimstone are just old Ehell members.
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General Life / Re: Another Tipping Thread... Mandatory Tip?
« on: November 29, 2018, 02:37:15 pm »
I read that letter and thought "Hell No!!!"
I don't go to full service sit down places because I don't want to tip. You bet I'd make a big stink about it when they argue they have to right to steal from me and you bet I will spread the word about their practice of stealing.
I don't go to full service sit down places because I don't want to tip. You bet I'd make a big stink about it when they argue they have to right to steal from me and you bet I will spread the word about their practice of stealing.
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Wedding Etiquette / Re: Care & Feeding: Paying for the wedding
« on: November 17, 2018, 09:53:16 am »
*They* are planning the wedding and expect *you* to pay? No no no! Put your foot down now or they will continue to walk all over you when it comes to the children and future grandchildren. It's one thing to say they won't pay but they also don't get to plan the entire thing on your dime.
I agree to just hand over a a check in the amount they want to give and stand firm. The HC can accept it and be grateful like grownups or they can die mad. Hopefully they raised their daughter right. I can't imagine putting my parents in that kind of financial position for one party.
I agree to just hand over a a check in the amount they want to give and stand firm. The HC can accept it and be grateful like grownups or they can die mad. Hopefully they raised their daughter right. I can't imagine putting my parents in that kind of financial position for one party.
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General Life / Re: Good table manners - what dos and don’ts were you taught?
« on: November 17, 2018, 08:13:48 am »
Food was usually served family style. I was taught if there's, say, a platter of chicken on the table, to take the pieces facing you. Don't go digging around for the pieces you want or lean over to take from the opposite side.
Sometimes I'm not fond of what's directly in front of me which is why I don't like family style but this lesson has served me well when dining in public and with others.
Sometimes I'm not fond of what's directly in front of me which is why I don't like family style but this lesson has served me well when dining in public and with others.