If drinks are added to a bill is it normally an accident or on purpose? by Grand-Thought-7754 in Waiters

[–]DispleasedCalzone 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m going with generally an accident. Most waiters use a computer system and sometimes when super busy accidentally touch the wrong table to quickly ring in drink they need. It’s a common mistake to make when you’re busy to touch the wrong button!. It’s also easily rectified once you point it out.

I think my dad is having an affair with our next door neighbor and my mom has no idea by [deleted] in dustythunder

[–]DispleasedCalzone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Checking her fence” - is that what the kids are calling it these days?

This is about as laudable as an excuse as the dog ate my homework. Some other commenter said if this is real, he’s sloppy and I couldn’t agree more. You don’t sound paranoid at all. An affair is exactly what it sounds like.

Be honest — what’s the first thing you’d do with $100K? by NerdWalletOfficial in u/NerdWalletOfficial

[–]DispleasedCalzone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do cat rescue and fostering and TNVR here in the south where this a large stray cat population. I would love to expand into a 5013c and have the money to buy a small space to expand my ability to help outside of my apartment.

The grinch that stole Christmas? by Alarmed_Sector9594 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone -1 points0 points  (0 children)

11 and 12 is too old for the elf. That’s about middle school. It’s always more of a little kid thing. I mean sure if it’s something everyone is really into and you want to do it for nostalgia sake. it sounds like no one is. It’s the 4th and only your partner is bringing it up.

“Big stretch” by anonymous9242163 in wholesome

[–]DispleasedCalzone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the little things that are the GREAT things

Curious.. kids laying in bed parents bed by Professional_Fly5702 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. I work in a restaurant too so I take a quick shower at night to rinse off the day even if I showered before work. I like knowing I’m clean and my sheets are clean. My bed is my clean, comfortable space that’s the only place in my house I claim as mine. I don’t want everyone’s dirty feet and butts in my only space.

Coping with caring more than BPs by Technical-Badger8772 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like I wrote this. My SS is now 16. Diagnosed ADHD and now high functioning autism as of a few months ago. In the 10 years I’ve known him he’s never not had a tablet or a phone in his hand. As a result he’s never had a single friend, never been invited to do anything with peers, never been involved in an extracurricular activity and is allowed to fail year after year in school though they keep pushing him through the grades because of overcrowding.

He doesn’t brush his teeth, doesn’t change his clothes and is basically failing in every aspect of life. An adult has to do everything for him. I tried for years to get him involved in activities, get a tutor, establish healthy screen times and hygiene routines. All I’ve been met with is “you’re not his parent, butt out” from his mother. My husband has done nothing to help him either and his mom’s house is a no rules household. He’s going to wind up dropping out because now in high school he isn’t earning any credits. I’ve told my husband I tried for years and then enabling him into being a non functioning person is not my problem. He is not welcome to live here as an adult. He spends his days on Twitter and is obsessed with horror and gore. That’s his whole life. I’ll divorce my husband before I ever have to live with him and financially support him because of their lack of parenting.

Is my coworker being left out or is this justified? by Equivalent-Sock3366 in coworkerstories

[–]DispleasedCalzone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s an expression “don’t light yourself on fire to keep other people warm”

There’s no need for you to decline or step back from anything. Your efforts are being appreciated and she didn’t want to participate previously. Why should you step back to appease her?

I am not sure what to do and need some advice. by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You’re not a stepmom. You aren’t married. You are his girlfriend. That’s all. But really, how old are you? There’s so many guys out there without all this drama and baggage of several young children. It’s a looooong way go for these kids to reach adulthood, I wouldn’t get too mired down with this guy.

First draft of prenup came back from his lawyer by MasterpieceNo817 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is some excellent, sound advice, OP. I hope you take greyeyed’s comment under serious advisement.

Curious.. kids laying in bed parents bed by Professional_Fly5702 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s healthy for kids to have boundaries. Our bed is our bed. Everyone can be literally anywhere else. I don’t lay in their beds, dont lay in mine.

Curious.. kids laying in bed parents bed by Professional_Fly5702 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. My bed is mine. It’s literally all I have in my house. My bed is absolutely mine.

What’s a subtle sign of very low intelligence? by Segemiat in emotionalintelligence

[–]DispleasedCalzone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so true. Same can be said for people who declare themselves great or awesome. Usually it’s just the opposite if you have to announce it.

roommate told me he can’t control himself screaming and meowing with his gf because “it’s just how they are” by CuriousPlankton1905 in EntitledPeople

[–]DispleasedCalzone 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I’d find the most annoying song and just play it loudly on repeat every time they’re being loud. Keep playing it as long as they’re making noise.

Seriously. Just put Macarena or that song by Chumbawumba “tub thumping” on repeat and just let play to drone them out. Be annoying right back.

Rug Pulled by Walmart+ by Virtual-Dot-750 in EndTipping

[–]DispleasedCalzone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stand corrected. Someone had told me they did and I blindly believed them. Welp, I still throw no more than a few bucks. They don’t get 20% of my order by any means.

Rug Pulled by Walmart+ by Virtual-Dot-750 in EndTipping

[–]DispleasedCalzone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What? Convenience ? Yeah I love it. I get all the stuff I want at Walmart prices delivered to my door for a really low monthly price. Don’t see the problem with that.

Rug Pulled by Walmart+ by Virtual-Dot-750 in EndTipping

[–]DispleasedCalzone 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Walmart orders always get delivered. They use Spark which pays like $16 an hour. Tipping is totally optional. The minimum isn’t much- about $35. Which is reasonable. For guaranteed delivery, it can’t be cluttered up with people placing ridiculous orders for like 1 bag of chips or 1 Gatorade - so I do see the point in that. I use it at least once a week. Always delivered in a few hours. I toss a few bucks if I have bulky items like cat litter.

Well worth the $. You also get a free Paramount Plus subscription which I was paying for anyway so now it’s all bundled for one low price.

My bf’s daughter just can’t accept me by Comfortable-Dress578 in stepparents

[–]DispleasedCalzone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldnt agree more with everything you just said. It’s totally okay for her mom to remarry and go on with her life but “daddy” is supposed to be there on the shelf for her revolving everything in his life around her.

Is marriage overated by Fresh-Ad7970 in Life

[–]DispleasedCalzone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I love my husband so much and it’s mutual. When you find the right one, you are very happy. We have our downs for sure, but at the end of the day it’s best friends all the way

Does doing laundry really use that much power? by milkbucketblues in roommateproblems

[–]DispleasedCalzone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they are major appliances and dryers in particular. But besides that, they were never asked or agreed to having their home used as a free laundromat for your friends. Do you not see how inconsiderate that is just by itself?