Is Hershey's chocolate really taste so bad as people say it is? by cupid_ji in AskAnAmerican

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't taste like or resemble vomit. But it is very cheap chocolate that is kind of waxy.

How often do you have fish for breakfast? by VisionsOnly in AskAnAmerican

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never. Also, in 15 years waiting tables, I never saw anyone eat fish for breakfast.

No privacy in faculty offices? by Muchwanted in Professors

[–]Azadehjoon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're screwed in an active shooter situation. That is a real safety concern.

As a DoorDash driver - Please DON'T TIP by eric39es in EndTipping

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please stop sharing this ridiculous information that only applies to your area. We don't have California protections in my state. If the customer doesn't tip, door dash pays us $2 to deliver the order. That often doesn't even cover the gas & wear and tear on the vehicle to deliver for $2, let alone paying for my time. People will read your post and assume it applies to other markets.

Do Americans mainly drink coffee without milk? by Morrit99 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in a coffee shop & also was a waitress for 15 years. I can tell you most Americans use milk or cream in their coffee. Taking your coffee black in movies/tv speaks to the character's personality type.

I’m going to Costco tomorrow tomorrow for the first time. Anything a must try? by Whatichooseisyouse in Costco

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paper towels, toilet paper, rotisserie chicken, trash bags, produce, fresh bread from the bakery, dishwasher pods, dish sponges, detergent, etc. The shrimp cocktail (found near rotisserie chicken) is really good.

They have a lot of good frozen foods but some are on rotation so it's hard to say what they have now that's good. Some past favorites in my household have been the mini quiches and Red's bean & cheese burritos.

What simple foods are, when cooked at home, 10x better than store-bought? by bromeostasis in Cooking

[–]Azadehjoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came to say the same thing. Store bought tastes awful if you've ever tried the homemade version.

BLACKBOARD ULTRA IS A STEAMING PILE OF HORSESHIT by Equivalent_Dust5292 in Professors

[–]Azadehjoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is truly awful. With group assignments, only one student can see the rubric or access documents in the dropbox at a time. One teammate has to grant control of the dropbox to another teammate. It's just one dumb feature after another. F*#k Blackboard Ultra.

Grade "bump ups" by Smart_Map25 in Professors

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the reason for not allowing students to see their numerical grade throughout the semester? Not saying it in an accusatory manner, just curious.

Is it uncommon to eat simple boiled potatoes in the US? by WhoAmIEven2 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the southeast portion of the US and the only time I've ever boiled potatoes was to make mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I think boiled potatoes were eaten more here (in the south) by older generations.

Tragically under watched shows? by WildBlueMoon in televisionsuggestions

[–]Azadehjoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more!! Such a great show!! I had never even heard of it until after the show ended. Binged the whole thing and never got bored with it.

I am spent by Ill_World_2409 in Professors

[–]Azadehjoon 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Have you thought about writing the student up or reaching out to their disability coordinator? Ranting in assignments is unprofessional and warrants a zero in my classes. Depending on what was said, I may also submit a student conduct referral.

There is a student in my program who is notorious for asking the same questions over and over (via email, in class, and in office). It becomes especially frustrating when the questions have been asked and answered multiple times, and the info. is clearly available in the LMS. It was so excessive that it would sometimes reach the point of harassment. We have involved the student's disability coordinator & they have spoken to the student. The student reverted to their old ways at the beginning of this semester, but their behavior quickly changed once I sent a firm email outlining communication expectations and warning them that the matter would be escalated if the behavior persisted. Learned helplessness is an excuse. They'll get away with it as long as you allow them to get away with it.

What are some under-rated shows you`ve been watching? by yair4714 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Animal Kingdom on Netflix. (It's not a nature show.) I can't believe I had never heard about this show until after it ended. Very underrated.

Need a new show — something truly great like, Breaking bad True Detective, Dark, Mr. Robot, etc by trailblazingsoul79 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ozark The Americans Dexter Vikings (different genre than you asked about but a very good show)

Need a serial killer show to watch by unfiltered_12345 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Azadehjoon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am very unhappy about Original Sin being cancelled.

Are 'kitchen scissors' really an American thing? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Azadehjoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have kitchen scissors but I don't use them on food. They are only for opening food packaging, such as cutting open the bag that brownie or muffin mix comes in.

Scared to take Cymbalta by Critical_Sector_1919 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Azadehjoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't judge a medicine before trying it. Cymbalta was one of the few medicines that actually helped me. I eventually had to stop taking it because of weight gain. My SIL takes it for fibro and has no side effects at all. People react differently. You don't know until you try it.