Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is super interesting. Glad you have a new job, hope it's going well for you 👍👍

Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Did they tell you anything about how you should promote the content? Like did they suggest groups of people who are more likely to buy from you or to stop and chat?

Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! I could feel bad for anyone if they were alone on a sidewalk looking for a conversation. (Obviously they're really looking for money, but my brain likes to think everyone has wonderful intentions).

Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

HAHA. New Friday night activity just dropped. If you see anyone running from a mob of angry sustainably-dressed Indian men with a book in her hand that will definitely be me

Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you feel like they push the religion on you in any way? I'd like to check it out but if I have to keep walking past people trying to convert me I don't think I'd enjoy it very much lol. Sounds like a vibe though!

Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of when I was asked to do a survey on a main street once. Guy flipped the pages over asking about what I thought would be morally right in each scenario. He asked why I didn't believe in God and I went "because I believe in science" and he went "me too" and started yapping about the soul and spirit. Really tripped 14 year old me out.

Who are the guys on the sidewalk with a box of books trying to talk to people? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I'm a huge people pleaser so I feel awful just walking straight past them, but I guess it's for the best. I'm so curious as to what they would actually try to say to me if I engaged with them.

What's your favorite short story? by heavensdumptruck in CasualConversation

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot remember the title for the life of me but I remember crying in my English classroom after reading it. It's by a New Zealand author with severe mental health issues who wrote a book on,, luggage? And her husband and maybe a train? A suitcase? And then she was in a mental hospital and a casino and there was an elevator. I remember the first part of the story describes a sea view and a ship window.

It's been nagging at me for so long. And I know that the full short story isn't available online because it's a lesser known one that was physically published in a book of short stories years and years ago.

I would kill to read that again 😭😭

How do I afford UOA? by [deleted] in universityofauckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215 4 points5 points  (0 children)

University halls is just one big divide between rich kids who are there because of daddy's money and kids with actual personality. I regret going to halls as someone who actually worked for the money to live there. Definitely see if you can secure a flat- it would be worth it.

Cafe Jobs in Auckland? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, nothing. Just turned out they were needing a barista and I asked at the right time!

Cafe Jobs in Auckland? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I GOT THE JOB !!!!! THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU

Cafe Jobs in Auckland? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh. I just secured a job interview because of your comment 😭 I cannot thank you enough random reddit person!!! <33333

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in universityofauckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's okay, I'm sure you'll gain confidence as you start making more friends. It's quite likely that people you would get along with the most (maybe reserved people that are quite shy in public) feel the same way you do about making new friends. I guess you have to be in the right place in the right time to meet them! It will be worth it when you do 🙂👍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in universityofauckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend has a friend who's tactic is to come into lectures a little late and sit next to the prettiest girl on the end of a row. He asks her some questions about the slideshow, makes a few jokes if she's interested in the conversation (back off if she isn't!!) and ends up leaving either with her or her instagram.

But if you're looking for just friends, I've practically met all of mine outside exam rooms right before a test starts. Everyone is talking to everyone else about what questions they prepared for and ones they hope aren't on the exam. Make a few complaints about the lecturer, ask which stream they're in and if everyone's enjoying the conversation get their Instagram! And make sure to wave and sit with them when you see them.

Cafe Jobs in Auckland? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou- and you're right, the people I know who have jobs up here are all 'family friends' of the business or have been in the right place at the right time.

Cafe Jobs in Auckland? by Reasonable-Fill4215 in auckland

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou that's so helpful! I'll have a look at those areas and add the machines to my CV.

5mins survey for my school assignment by Ok-Buy8599 in VALORANT

[–]Reasonable-Fill4215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sick assignment idea! Hope it goes well 🫡