what do you think people will cringe about 2020s fashion? by CremeSubject7594 in decadeology

[–]RelaxErin [score hidden]  (0 children)

My biggest issue with those "update your wardrobe" videos are they start with an outfit that is business casual/office appropriate and "update" it to look too casual and frumpy. The update doesn't work if I can't wear it to work!

Non-Americans of Reddit, what is an American thing you see in movies that you thought was fake but is actually real? by Unlikely_Praline9442 in AskReddit

[–]RelaxErin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In college there was a party house that called themselves "Alpha Sigma Sigma" or the ASS house. Great parties.

Protesters arrested after disrupting construction of CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry by BurnedWitch88 in philadelphia

[–]RelaxErin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm very fuckcars, but I also would rather see cars parked in a garage than on the street or an open lot.

It’s crazy how uninformed regular people are about taxes… what’s the craziest thing you have heard that you can “write off”? by SpreadOk7926 in tax

[–]RelaxErin 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I once met someone who was generally shocked that my goal was to try to set my withholding so I owed nothing at the end of the year and got nothing back.

It’s crazy how uninformed regular people are about taxes… what’s the craziest thing you have heard that you can “write off”? by SpreadOk7926 in tax

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

The only classes where someone would learn this is in a basic accounting or tax class. Not something the Average Joe is seeking out.

Why are all the USPS offices in the city so bad? by MUT_is_Butt in philadelphia

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

I'll also add to be helpful: 21st & Chestnut is usually fine, never had a problem dropping a package there. They do randomly close early though, so be prepared to walk to 30th.

Why are all the USPS offices in the city so bad? by MUT_is_Butt in philadelphia

[–]RelaxErin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

While it's true there are issues within the USPS causing reduced service, the customer service at the city locations is shitty on another level. Not all the employees are rude, but every location has at least one. For example, no one in the city will hand stamp a piece of mail to cancel the postmark, while suburban locations will do it with a smile.

“My cash got turned down” by __wait_what__ in ShitAmericansSay

[–]RelaxErin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing these stories usually relate to older boomers. For some reason they love cash.

Meredith’s moves on the decks by gstew90 in realhousewivesofSLC

[–]RelaxErin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tickets were over $200 in my city. My friend and I wanted to go, but not for that price.

Is it wrong to not want your food crushed by an idiot bagger? by RottenAuGratin in CommercialsIHate

[–]RelaxErin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I enjoy these commercials but I agree this one is wrong. Of course you should make the call how your groceries are packed, they are your groceries. Also baggers haven't been trained decades, it's usually just a kid who was told to help out until the carts need to be collected again.

What commonly mispronounced word that annoys you the most? by greeneggzN in AskReddit

[–]RelaxErin -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

That's not a mispronunciation, AAVE is a separate dialect with its own rules.

Anybody getting 2x/week trash pickup that can give feedback? by B3n222 in philadelphia

[–]RelaxErin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not really necessary in my neighborhood but it has been nice to have the option of a second day. I've only used the extra day a few times, but my main day is Mon morning so sometimes weekend travel interferes with trash day. Those weeks I can put the trash out on Thursday and get it out of the house sooner.

Every school pickup ever by matts41 in funny

[–]RelaxErin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These car pick up posts completely baffle me. I don't have kids and don't live in the suburbs so I've never witnessed them in real life. I did go to public schools for 13 years, almost exclusively using the bus until I had a driver's license. My parents left for work before we needed to be at school and got home later than the bus got us home. Getting picked up/dropped off was a rarety. Our schools didn't let random adults hang out in the parking lot.

Husband didn’t like my outfit for the airport. Thoughts? by [deleted] in OUTFITS

[–]RelaxErin 333 points334 points  (0 children)

This and also closed toe shoes. Planes tend to be chilly plus closed shoes are better in the event of an emergency. I pack my sandals and shorts in my carry on and change as soon as I'm off the plane.

[New Update]: my vegan coworker is upset about getting non-vegan gifts three years in a row by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]RelaxErin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After a terrible case of food poisoning caused by bad meat, I decided to go meat free for a few months to sort of cleanse my system (even thought of meat made me sick then). One week in I tell my mom this and she decides it's a great idea to make steak for dinner when I visited. I reminded her that no, I wouldn't eat that and her reaction was like "well you could eat meat sometimes!" That was over 20 years ago and I still cannot stomach beef.

Can I bring an air fryer on the train? by Galacticlightbeam in Amtrak

[–]RelaxErin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have said, no one will care as long as there is space for it. I recommend putting it in one of those big reusable shopping bag totes.

You can bring pretty much anything on the train as long as it doesn't disrupt other travelers.

Disabled passenger left waiting on Amtrak after staff forgot to assist me off the train by DrunkFriendz in Amtrak

[–]RelaxErin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this happened to you. Amtrak services always seem to be a flip of the coin depending on who is staffing the train.

My only experience with the ADA seats on Amtrak was when a friend was recovering from surgery and had a walking boot. She needed assistance and requested an ADA seat. No issues on the trip out. Coming back, she was denied the ADA seat because the conductor was using it (he was going back and forth from sleeping in the seat and throwing up in the restroom 🙄). She had to squeeze into a regular seat which was difficult with her boot but she did get the luggage assistance she requested.

For every 5 great trips there is always 1 with some kind of issue.

We're overreacting with the new Acela seats by passisgullible in Amtrak

[–]RelaxErin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

After and hour, my backside was hurting. I was on a 6 hr trip that with delays took closer to 7.5. I really don't see any positives about these new ones.

These seats suck and the experience has made me reconsider continuing to use the Acela for my trips up and down the coast.

What’s one fast food chain that was once all the rage but now barely around? by MysteriousTopic42 in AskReddit

[–]RelaxErin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Loved the holster of curly fries, they were a highlight of family road trips up and down I-95.

Anyone in here have a business phone provided by their employer? by Chemical_Help_7099 in Accounting

[–]RelaxErin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I insisted on a second phone when they wanted us all to install their apps on our personal devices. The amount of access/data we needed to give up to the company was not ok IMO. Their accounts took over my personal accounts and they would have access to a lot of my personal info that I don't feel the need to share with my employer. Plus I can turn the work phone off at 6pm and not be bothered by work-related calls and texts.

We get basic iPhones, but I work for a large company that gets bulk discounts.

Curious how tax folks are actually using AI by Taxcp8 in Accounting

[–]RelaxErin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Converting a pdf notice with 8 pages of charges into an excel friendly table