@Tope: What have you done with Tope? Are you her annoying bratty little sister who only knows how to talk Txt language? I want the real Tope back...
@Guru: That's pretty bad, that you were kind enough to offer your room then she starts laying down the law. I suggest you find female friends who appreciate your company (especially in the bedroom).
Why all the love for Dashing? If there's anyone who tries too hard, it's him.
I'm 20 years old and despite all my efforts I'm still unable to look most strangers in the eyes.
That's OK, most other people don't look strangers in the eyes for very long, either, unless they want something from those strangers, such as to become less strangerly.
I get very unsettled when a large group of young people are nearby. (Or if I am in a place I am unfamiliar with. I remember being a bit scared when I went to London by myself)
In some places, avoiding large groups of young people is a wise move from a safety standpoint, especially if they're looking tough. If it looks like they're just having fun, heading to the clubs or a concert, then it's OK to either ignore them or shout out some words of encouragement. As long as you're safe, it doesn't really matter what they think about you.
I mean, I've worked in the same job for 4 years! And I don't really know any of the people there.
It depends on the job, but this is something that can be changed at any time. Assuming you sometimes interact with your co-workers, the next time you have to interact with one, after you're done finding out what you need (and if they aren't too busy), try asking one personal question. Can't think of one? Try music. "I'm trying to expand the kinds of music I listen to, and I'm asking folks for some song recommendations. Can you give me some songs you've listened to that you think are pretty good?" Be prepared to discuss your own musical preferences if asked. If you try out their song choices and like them, you can say thanks to them later, and go from there. If their songs are totally awful, don't mention that, but at least you've broken the ice a little.
Its all a mix of low self-confidence and years of bullying, (I was bullied A LOT as a kid, in all the schools I went to and its messed with my head).
When you grow up, the bullies tend to go away. That's because adults are better able to associate with the people they want to associate with, and no one really wants to associate with a bully. Also, when you're an adult and you hit someone, you can be arrested, and that also thins out the herd. The bullies either figure out no one likes them and change their ways, or they go to jail. Assume people you meet now are not going to bully you, and if they do, you can dump them.
Technically, every post I have ever made on this forum has been on my mind at some point as I'm really horrible at typing without thinking. I think it's an acquired skill that I just don't seem to have.
For our next effort as the human race, we disprove the existence of God!
Whoa whoa whoa lets start off a little slower first why dont we try to figure out why my dog can get me a can of soda from my fridge but not crap outside the house!
I wonder how long it takes for me to be trashed or called stupid or crazy or a troll because I want a movie where Indiana Jones battles Dracula and the Wolfman.
I wonder how long it takes for me to be trashed or called stupid or crazy or a troll because I want a movie where Indiana Jones battles Dracula and the Wolfman.
I'm...actually sorta interested in how that would turn out. I'm trying to work it out right now in my mind, actually.
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@Guru: That's pretty bad, that you were kind enough to offer your room then she starts laying down the law. I suggest you find female friends who appreciate your company (especially in the bedroom).
Why all the love for Dashing? If there's anyone who tries too hard, it's him.
That's OK, most other people don't look strangers in the eyes for very long, either, unless they want something from those strangers, such as to become less strangerly.
In some places, avoiding large groups of young people is a wise move from a safety standpoint, especially if they're looking tough. If it looks like they're just having fun, heading to the clubs or a concert, then it's OK to either ignore them or shout out some words of encouragement. As long as you're safe, it doesn't really matter what they think about you.
It depends on the job, but this is something that can be changed at any time. Assuming you sometimes interact with your co-workers, the next time you have to interact with one, after you're done finding out what you need (and if they aren't too busy), try asking one personal question. Can't think of one? Try music. "I'm trying to expand the kinds of music I listen to, and I'm asking folks for some song recommendations. Can you give me some songs you've listened to that you think are pretty good?" Be prepared to discuss your own musical preferences if asked. If you try out their song choices and like them, you can say thanks to them later, and go from there. If their songs are totally awful, don't mention that, but at least you've broken the ice a little.
When you grow up, the bullies tend to go away. That's because adults are better able to associate with the people they want to associate with, and no one really wants to associate with a bully. Also, when you're an adult and you hit someone, you can be arrested, and that also thins out the herd. The bullies either figure out no one likes them and change their ways, or they go to jail. Assume people you meet now are not going to bully you, and if they do, you can dump them.
Worry about dating later. Get your act together with regular people association, boost your self-confidence, and the women will come.
Like how you have to pay $2.50 for a key to open a crate containing an item that you could have easily gotten on it's own for two fifths of the price?
BURN THE UNBELlEVER!
Because we own you.
Exclamation: Because you LOVE us!
Nah, I just felt really really indifferent yesterday. Being sick and at a wedding. You know.
Because he's a good person, I guess. Certainly made my life a happier one.
Ah yes, Rather Homely...the lurking evil on these boards...
I don't think its possible to derail a topic that had no rails.
That is the question that holds the secret to life itself.
(Not for me, but my friend was trying to make a server and we just kept coming up with problems. I seem to be unable to connect to anything...
Aaah, so that's what 42 is the answer to. That sounds appropriate.
This made me smile, even though someone was bound to mention it.
We solved it! That will show those pretentious mice!
For our next effort as the human race, we disprove the existence of God!
Whoa whoa whoa lets start off a little slower first why dont we try to figure out why my dog can get me a can of soda from my fridge but not crap outside the house!
Pancakes?!?
Doesn't something need to be proved to be disproved? If its not proved then were just dissing God.
Oh boo, I was hoping for a whole page of people just saying 'Pancakes?!??!?' to eachother.
Doesn't something need to be pancaked to be dispancaked? If its not pancaked then were just dissing Pancakes.
Pancakes? But i heard pancakes are just pancakes and angry at the pancakes!
Just kidding, I totally want that now.
I'm...actually sorta interested in how that would turn out. I'm trying to work it out right now in my mind, actually.
This needs to be written, and made somehow. Maybe as a comic, I dunno? I can see all sorts of neat, interesting scenarios with it.
EDIT: A search suggests I'm not the first to think of such a thing. I bet I could write a better story though.
Go forth and write, then! Or if you don't want to write, draw a picture of the battle's climax, making sure to keep it vague as to who's winning.
I hate pancakes. Blech.
Although, saying that, I've only tried the european version, and even then several years ago.
Best ones we ever had were ones that came from this place in Zakynthos that specialises in them.
The guy would make them fresh for you, and with fresh fillings, like chocolate and banana.
God it was so beautiful...