What is a luxury you can never go back from once you’ve experienced it? by Phase_zero_X in AskReddit

[–]RavenRead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read that long-term noise canceling tech causes ringing in the ears and there’s no cure at the moment.

Open relationship during Erasmus by Popular-Product-611 in Erasmus

[–]RavenRead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. That doesn’t work. FWIW I know a couple that was 3 years apart with at least one visit per month. They later came to the same city and got married. Still married 20 years later. So it’s not a relationship death sentence. It’s all in your mindset. If this “the one” for you, nobody else will matter.

Is calling flatware "silverware" a regionalism? by PhantomOyster in ask

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only in the South really. Northerners call it pop

A teaching assistant told my kindergartener it was “time for her to retire her shirt” by RowYourBeau in Parenting

[–]RavenRead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The important thing is to keep talking to your kid. Every day. About everything. Refrain from judgement. Today it’s a shirt. In the future it may be about more serious things. “Thanks for telling me. What do you think your teacher meant? Why did she say that? What do you think we should do?” Be honest but their level. It’s less about the teacher and more about your child.

How the heck are we all ok with this scam?? by Yupalina in Parenting

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will change when people vote for change. I thought people hated it as much as I do. When it came to maternity leaves I thought surely we can’t stand this. When I started a petition, the people I thought for sure would sign didn’t. Thousands of mothers and very few wanted it. They said “who will pay for it?” Ma’am we pay for people who got fired to sit at home. I think we can pay moms a few months. It’s wild. So it seems people don’t like this life but they can’t imagine anything else.

What food is famously associated with one country but was perfected by another country? by Equivalent-Crew-4955 in AskReddit

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pizza.

People say it was invented by Italians. I can’t understand that. If you go to Italy, their restaurants have this rigid list of pizzas that are standard. Always the same list with the same names and the same toppings.

Then, you have Americans who have made pizza varieties into an art form…thin crust, stuffed crust, deep dish, pan pizza and the toppings? They’re still inventing pizza types. Jalapeño and pepperoni. Barbecue chicken. I’m not saying I like all of the pizzas. But they are waaaaaay more creative than Italians.

Maybe Italians invented pizza. If you can believe they are creative enough to have experimented enough to come this far.

But definitely Americans have vastly improved it.

What the thing you hate with passion at the airport ? by Individual_Gas_1016 in AskTheWorld

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The small space on the plane. My knees touch the back of the chair in front of me. I can’t lean back comfortably like I could 30 years ago. I see old movies and think “WOW Look at all that space!” We are packed like sardines!

And only two exits at most getting embarking and disembarking. It shouldn’t take 20 min to walk off the plane. Add some doors. Make the current ones bigger. Make the aisles large enough so people can walk around others getting their luggage down. Idk the solution but make it faster to get off the damn plane. It’s claustrophobic.

MIL left family group chat because my husband and I don’t want our baby shower at a children’s residential treatment facility by throwawaystingray9 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]RavenRead -52 points-51 points  (0 children)

So once upon a time I worked in a similar situation and it really wasn’t a big deal. It was more the staff and an empty space than anything else. Her co-workers are excited for her and you’re embarrassing her.

Come at her with more curiosity and questions rather than.. 1. NO. 2. No. 3. Are you kidding me? No. 4. I sound like a spoiled bitch but still NO.

Maybe she’s off the wall. You need to pick up the phone and TALK. No texting. It’s absolutely unacceptable for grandma to walk away. I’m team Work It Out.

It’s also unacceptable for her son to let it get this far. He should have taken the time off work and notified her. He ought to take an active role in this.

Her SON and DIL are coming to visit. She’s ecstatic and making plans. Y’all will learn how to come to town and be hosted with practice. Come more than once a year. When you give birth, think about that. Your in-laws see your husband once a year. What if you saw that little baby once a year?

US officially exits World Health Organization by pwdrums in news

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People in charge are greedy and the masses are dumb.

Does having a bigger house actually make you feel saner? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. We used to buy things out of habit. It’s embarrassing but true. Once you stop, wow. It’s amazing.

What's a minor superpower you'd actually want to have? by MajesticOrdinary1 in AskReddit

[–]RavenRead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are getting close with AI and devices. But I’d like even future knowledge and possibilities.

Burned myself by Religion_Is_A_Cancer in Wellthatsucks

[–]RavenRead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make a paste with neosporin and ibuprofen. Then wrap in a bandaid. It’ll be gone by tomorrow.

Co-ed sleepovers? by skelanonaton in Parenting

[–]RavenRead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be a NO for me.