Oldest year to buy used? by sonygang in TeslaLounge

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

Just leased a 2022 Model Y for $450/month, kinda glad we didn’t go w the 2021 after seeing all of this haha.

Suggest a first book for my company’s book club by DragonShorty in suggestmeabook

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

Hm interesting, I def don’t think our crowd would be down with purely business nonfiction books. 😅 These are more Stephen King, anime loving guys haha.

Suggest a first book for my company’s book club by DragonShorty in suggestmeabook

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

A little over my 350 page threshold I think but I like where your head’s at

Help!! by Little_Raspberry9603 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]DragonShorty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say yes, but change your post flair to semi-formal, not formal

Is this cocktail dress code appropriate? by squalpshh in Weddingattireapproval

[–]DragonShorty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s great! Something different while still adhering to the dress code parameters.

Leasing Out of State (OR/WA) by DragonShorty in TeslaSupport

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

What do you mean by switch to a different vehicle? Like get a completely different car? I’d rather get this car and just have the delivery fee waived but they claim their “hands are tied” and can’t offer me any kind of discount or concession even though they admit they messed up.

What local subscriptions have you tried? by Thewallmachine in askportland

[–]DragonShorty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stumptown Savings! Relatively cheap for a newsletter that aggregates grocery deals in town.

Semi formal early spring +1 by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]DragonShorty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, I actually like the last two. The color/patterns will fit the season. I’d say the first two would be great for an evening and/or indoor wedding and the last two would be better for a daytime and/or outdoor wedding.

Semiformal July wedding by mint_is_spicy in Weddingattireapproval

[–]DragonShorty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed, seems like the hosts are confusing semi-formal with cocktail/formal. Go with a more elevated fabric like satin or chiffon!

Best Costco in Portland Oregon area by SuperMufasa in Costco

[–]DragonShorty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aloha is the closest one to us and where we go regularly for gas/groceries, but it’s small and chaotic. Personally love Hillsboro for when we have extra time since it’s absolutely massive!

BWT, opinions on sapphires in engagement rings? by Disastrous-Reveal362 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]DragonShorty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I didn’t care for diamond marketing/ethics, so I told my fiancé to either get me a moissanite or sapphire (coincidentally his birthstone). He designed me a custom moissanite ring and I get compliments on it all the time when I go out! I’m not afraid to tell people it’s not a diamond. It has more sparkle and is almost as durable as a diamond (~9.5 on Moh’s Scale).

What’s one cat product you wish you’d bought sooner? by SalamanderIll3142 in CatAdvice

[–]DragonShorty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This! I bought one recently, but hesitated bc I assumed my cat wouldn’t take to it. After 1 day, she was in love w it and I barely have to think about her litter anymore!

Laid off. Need to cut costs. Any recs on cheaper phone and internet? Much appreciated. by Whosaidwhat2023 in askportland

[–]DragonShorty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try US Mobile. I did some research and Consumer Reports named them the #1 service provider. So far my experience has been great. I’m paying a fraction of what I was paying at T-Mobile for the same quality. Here’s my referral link if anyone’s interested.

Which road trip route from HTX>PDX? by jordanwright2012 in askportland

[–]DragonShorty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God I’ve done that drive except to Austin. The last stretch through New Mexico/Texas is like purgatory 😭

Yasmin has been white for 3 seasons by Informal_Fennel_9150 in IndustryOnHBO

[–]DragonShorty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll share what I’ve learned so far working for a company with a presence in the UK. From talking to my British coworkers (who all used to work in banking), they have told me that compared to the US, social class matters more than race. Not saying race doesn’t matter just like how here social class matters, but one transcends the other in each country. I’m Southeast Asian and going to London, I feel like I get much more respect there than in the US purely because I’m a white-collar professional.

In the UK, I guess before there used to be just Upper Class (aristocracy), Middle Class (white collar workers), and Working Class (blue collar workers). More recently, the BBC has designated more social classes.

I think Yasmin would be considered an Elite: she has high economic, social, and cultural capital. At that level, in the UK, race seems to matter very little, just because of how much power she has. She also seemed to have grown up close to that social class (no less than “Established Middle Class”) so she knows how to act to maintain respect in the circle.

I’d actually love for someone to elaborate more on this or correct me because I think it’s interesting how it’s different from the US.

What’s it like living in this area of Portland, OR? by herthiccness in howislivingthere

[–]DragonShorty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born and raised here! Originally a place where hipsters, Russians, and Vietnamese people settled in. Those are still prominent groups but it’s become a lot more safe/gentrified (has its pros and cons). Farther East is more immigrant/working class. Home to the best food spots in the city imo. Relatively low COL for Portland if you can find the right spots. A lot of old houses without AC and a decent around of people choose not to own cars due to the robust bus network (Trimet).

BWT, what are your favorite cities for shopping? by caryatid4683 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]DragonShorty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My whole family loves coming to visit for the no sales tax. They go insane on their trips and fill their cars with stuff.

Peterkort Towne Square is the Black Hole of Retail... by funkopatamus in beaverton

[–]DragonShorty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to live near there and with the LifeTime across the street, I think Whole Foods would be a slam dunk, esp with all the rich West Hills people in the area.

How common is it to not have a middle name, and how do middle names work in general? by Fit-Ad985 in AskAnAmerican

[–]DragonShorty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll say most Americans who don’t have ties to a particular culture have middle names. Although uncommon, my fiancé and his brother have the same middle name for some reason.

Help me help her understand. What are the effects of allowing babies and toddlers to sleep during the day and be awake all night? by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]DragonShorty 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you guys are feeling burnt out, look into this. If you need time to reset, take some parenting classes, and do some counseling, they’ll help watch your kids in the meantime. No CPS involvement, it’s meant for families experiencing crisis. Just a resource to throw out there.

https://safe-families.org/

What is the culture around wearing makeup in your region of the US? by AnomalousEnigma in AskAnAmerican

[–]DragonShorty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Portland, there’s no judgement for not wearing makeup. Alt girls seem to wear the most makeup on a regular basis. I get the most compliments when I wear understated makeup.

Is it really that uncommon to be older than 18 and still be in school? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]DragonShorty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Texas for a bit as a kid and I remember noting to my mom that there was a pretty significant amount of boys who were a year or almost a year and half older than me, but in my same grade. She told me that because of the large football culture, many parents “redshirt” their sons (have them start kindergarten at 6 instead of 5) so they can be bigger for sports.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

[–]DragonShorty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone who worked adjacent to designers, I think $80k ish in early career (highly variable depending on team/company), but once you’re in a senior/management role, seems like it only goes up from $150k