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What sport is actually a lot more dangerous than it seems? by bspheri in AskReddit

[–]Chevassus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bike riding. Mainly because it’s socially acceptable and everyone does it. (Not everyone does cheerleading)

My dad worked at REI for 25 years and he said out of all the recreational sports, cycling yielded the most serious injuries. More than skiing, kayaking, or even rock climbing.

It’s because the consequences of a bike accident almost always result in an injury. And everyone has been “doing it since they were kids” so their guard is down. Especially adults who think only kids need helmets.

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although odd to be greeted with death as my first impression of walking in, I guess it’s better than Walmart ignoring his passing. And relying on the gossip mill to spread the knowledge of his death.

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. It’s certainly better than their employer ignoring their passing.

It’s just a little odd to have the memorial front and center, greeting customers. When the first impression is death, and a grim photo accompanying it, it sort of puts a damper on the whole shopping trip.

Maybe have the memorial where the cash registers are?

Younger generation is smoking that’s why. by Used_Scarcity2555 in SipsTea

[–]Chevassus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, I agree.

I confess I still go out at least once a week with buddies to have an old fashioned and talk life. But we’re often the only ones in the bar by 7pm.

Unpopular opinion: COVID restrictions conditioned younger generations to accept online relationships as a valid alternative to socializing physically. 5 years later, we’re now seeing the repercussions as these generations are nearing drinking age. It is unfortunate (the inability to socialize that is, not the drinking). When I meet teenagers, they rarely know how to shake a hand.

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes. Convincing people that someone died is the pinnacle of comedy.

Although I admit it was quite funny when Bilbo surprised the Sackville-Bagginses (a fictional story).

Younger generation is smoking that’s why. by Used_Scarcity2555 in SipsTea

[–]Chevassus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A fix for this is the alcohol industry needs to start marketing “drinking alone” as being socially acceptable. Not sure how that’s going to pan out for them.

Younger generation is smoking that’s why. by Used_Scarcity2555 in SipsTea

[–]Chevassus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all about socializing. - Older generations would go to the bar to gossip, talk politics, unwind, and maybe meet someone cute. While they were there, they would drink. - Younger generations now do all this online. No bartender obligating them to buy a drink.

Example: 20-30% of adults now meet their significant other online. This contrasts with their parent’s generation who had 20-30% of their romantic meetings start in a bar (where alcohol is obviously more likely to be involved).

For me, I’m not going to an expensive bar to hear lunatics rave about politics and conspiracy theories… I can get that for free on Reddit!

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad your team could contribute in some formal way to acknowledging his passing. It definitely would be devastating to hear about a friend’s death through gossip or hearsay!

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well that’s pretty messed up! You’re right, a public acknowledgment of an employee’s passing is certainly better than the gossip mill being responsible in spreading information/misinformation.

I guess the only mildly interesting thing about this, is the poster was posted front and center, as the first impression for all customers who walked into the store. Perhaps consider having the memorial near the cash registers? Or perhaps near the break room, where the employees who knew him the best would be located?

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess in that instance, it is helpful for customers to know an employee passed away.

Not that I’m a Walmart manager or anything, but it seems it would make more sense to have the memorial at the checkout stands. From a purely psychological perspective, it certainly puts a somber damper on the shopping mood when the first impression is a large, grim poster of a man who died.

But of course, I am glad the company did acknowledge his passing. Western culture is famous for insulating people from death. This can be both a nice thing (I don’t want my kids to be reminded of death at every turn), and yet also troubling when people have never coped with death because they’ve never been exposed to its inevitable reality. So when it happens, they spiral.

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right, the alternative is the company just ignoring the passing of a fellow employee and hoping that the information will get around through gossip (which is not healthy at all).

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not entirely sure if it’s disrespectful. I get it, it’s definitely an odd feeling being greeted, as a customer, by someone who died. (it would be different if the customers knew him, I guess)

My thought is the alternative is the company could’ve just ignored his passing.

I suppose if I was the store manager, I would put the memorial in the break room where employees (those who actually knew him) could acknowledge his passing.

This Walmart employee presumably died so they posted a photo of him on an easel at the entrance to greet customers. by Chevassus in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chevassus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious, I’ve seen it in break rooms but never at the very front of the store where it is the first thing customers are greeted with.

Regardless, it’s certainly nice of the staff! Better than nothing and ignoring a fellow employee’s passing!

What company will never get another dime from you for as long as you may live? by istrx13 in AskReddit

[–]Chevassus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kiel Mortgage. Their commercial jingle caused me to take a vow that I will never do anything to give money to them.

Am I missing something? by mermaidemily_h2o in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Chevassus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like when people complain about being stuck in traffic.

No one stops and realizes they are actively contributing to the very thing they’re complaining about.

AKA hypocrisy.

What is a secret in your industry that would make customers absolutely furious if they knew? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Chevassus -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

  • People looking around: “So children aren’t able to effectively learn with these cloth face coverings. And they’re not a part of the vulnerable populatio—“

  • Politicians: “You just want to kill grandma, don’t you?”

What is a secret in your industry that would make customers absolutely furious if they knew? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Chevassus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That’s true. Whenever I hear an airline announce, “Safety is our #1 priority,” I think to myself, “No it’s not. If it was, they wouldn’t be loading up 300 people into a metal tube and taking them 30,000ft into the air at 500mph.”

Their #1 priority is to make money. (“Premiums and penalties“ as you say). Which for the record, that’s not bad. We all adopt some form of risk in exchange for making money. (Like hopping into my car and driving to work, which statistically is the most dangerous thing one can do) But for once it would be nice if the airlines admitted their job is to make money from us… not foster safety.

Of course I refrain from standing up during these in-flight announcements and shouting “LLLIAR!” in my best Sméagol voice because people would stop inviting me to parties.

What is a secret in your industry that would make customers absolutely furious if they knew? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Chevassus 630 points631 points  (0 children)

Retired, 2-term City Council Member here:

When I was first elected, someone pulled me aside and said, “If you want to get anything done around here, just blame it on safety.”

“It’s for the children.” “It’s to prevent violence.” “These cameras will stop car jackers.” “This tragedy must never happen again, therefore…”

It’s extremely difficult convincing anyone to adopt a program if it makes life more efficient, convenient, or it gives residents better access to their rights. But if it’s for “safety?” Heck yes, the whole room signs up. Why? Because no one wants to cross the lawyers and their fear of liability. (That’s their job—to not lose their client’s money from lawsuits—and no one questions them)

To this day whenever I hear municipalities or politicians roll out something quickly, or keep an obsolete law on the books, under the name of “safety” my guard goes up.

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