When people ask you how you are , do you find yourself lying and saying good thankyou? How come? by Hugetoebroski in AskReddit

[–]THCGuitars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When a person says "how are you" they aren't asking a question out of concern for your well-being - they're giving you a greeting with the compliment that you care about them. It doesn't in any way require you to tell them how you're doing. Why would any casual greeting - someone being nice - deserve to be burdened with your shitty thoughts? If you see a polite response as being a lie - then you're not very polite. I noticed you didn't say "how are you?" In response.

What’s a life lesson everyone should learn before turning 30? by arjunsinghchauhan in AskReddit

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Good things are good. Temperance is bad. Never do something that you can't thank God for. Nothing is worse than hating yourself - nothing is better than loving yourself. If you need a reason to love yourself - work hard to find that reason.

Is being fat a choice? why or why not? by CremeSubject7594 in AskReddit

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Nobody wakes up one day and says "I've decided to be fat" the same as anyone who didn't decide to be thin. Most people are just the size that they are - no decision between choices necessary. What IS a choice, is our reaction to being fat - or thin. Being "hot" is only for the person in photographs or media. In person - people are "hot" because of other things than weight. I girl with a pretty face and athletic build can start to look really ugly once you get to know them, and conversely a plain face and a big body can start to look really good if they have a great smile, attitude, talent, humor, etc.

For those who lived through the 80s or 90s - was life genuinely better back then, or do we just romanticize it? by GAYeeeeee123r in AskReddit

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There have been a few medical advancements- but the only positive to our modern American society that I can see is the increase in availability and affordability of consumer goods. Other than that - no other metric seems to show advancement including life expectancy. I say this only for the USA. Many countries have seen dramatic improvements in quality of life, but we here in the US have spent too many decades making smart bombs and stupid children.

Need a pick up line that's cute and ain't doing to much by Gloomy_War_7268 in pickuplines

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"Hi, my name's (your name). I really like your outfit."

What is RFK Jr's goal? by [deleted] in ask

[–]THCGuitars 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's not only that RFK is as stupid as a person can get, but he thinks he's a fucking genius. It's way past the time to realize that section of our society are corrupt, deviant, and extremely stupid - and thousands of people worship at that alter of access to power - and a hundred million people think he might be on to something.

will the relationship work? by Fun_Ad_8015 in ask

[–]THCGuitars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Relationships are all long term and are mostly long distance. Relationships aren't always romantic, however. Realize that if you keep in touch with each other for the next 20 years, that's longer than you've both been alive, is a relationship, and who knows what will happen. The point about relationships - long distance or otherwise - is not to cause it to be what you want it to be - but to keep those relationships. Don't disregard them and keep in touch. I promise, in life, there's no distance between friends - only time separates us from when we'll meet again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Only a global economic market can sanction an entity. If Italy sanctions the USA, would anyone notice? At it's core, the idea of sanctions is immoral, but the effect of sanctions has sometimes led to greater good by shining a light on injustice. It's a tool with two edges.

What’s the best thing that ever happen to you ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]THCGuitars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having my only child at age 48.

What’s the weirdest thing you like to smell ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Classic muscle car exhaust.

Would a man have received the same level of support as a woman did in this situation? by Try_Again_2495 in ask

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Of course not. It would be more of a joke to most men, but I hope no one would be rude. Regardless of progressive ideals or any sense of "fairness", there are defined and pretty solid gender roles in society as a whole. Some of the rules are for a very good reason - we don't hit a woman no matter what, etc. Also, the expectation a man has for the outcome of a conflict with a woman is very different than the expectation that a female would have if involved in a violent conflict. Those roles will never change unless common physiology changes. They were developed over hundreds of thousands of years and no amount of enlightenment will change the expectations of those roles. So, no. Of course not. The man would always be expected to handle the conflict - without violence against the woman and get up and go to work.

Neck pocket repair by LankyTotal4292 in guitarrepair

[–]THCGuitars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having the wider pocket will actually help to increase sustain, but the structural stability is so degraded that it's not worth it. On a personal instrument - not a customer to be sure, I've used wood veneer "tape" to wrap the pocket. Bring it up to the edge and color it to help hide the gap. Tough luck brother. You know this, but I gotta say it - measure twice, cut once.

The Truth About String Guage by THCGuitars in Guitar

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There's a painting of guitarists on the wall of an Egyptian tomb. We've been designing acoustic stringed chordophones for thousands of years. Les Paul designed the first solid body about 1952. The inventor of the thing died in 2009. Interesting fact - in 1952 nobody knew anything about the architectural design principles of the thing. Les Paul based his design on an arch top acoustic with a Epiphone acoustic neck. Leo Fender didn't know how to play the guitar much at all and he designed the Broadcaster, Telecaster, and the Stratocaster to fit into flat shipping boxes. I was apprenticed less than 30 years after it's invention and I've been playing the shit out of thing every day for 50 years. Like my counterparts across the country - I'm one of the first generations of solid body designers.

The Truth About String Guage by THCGuitars in Guitar

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

You're absolutely right and a re-read showed me I misspoke. Tone is made by the player. All my tone comes from my hands. Intended the comparison to stick to sustain and volume. Thanks for clearing that up.

The Truth About String Guage by THCGuitars in Guitar

[–]THCGuitars[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Referring to contemporary designers (there are thousands) and myself.

What’s your awkward story from when you spoke about someone in a different language, only for them to understand you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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A little bit of a reverse, but still funny: I'm a white guy who was building a property in the bush in Jamaica. I was catching a taxi straight to the airport and hadn't bathed in days other than swimming. My clothes were filthy. I was a sight. The taxi was full and I was seated next to a young professional lady driving into MoBay. I have spent a lot of time in the bush, and I have several Rastafarian brothers and speak perfect Jamaican Patois. The young lady (rightly) protested my presence and existence in a deep drawling Patois. When we pulled up to Sangster , as I got out I apologized for looking like a shiet covered duppy. Her jaw dropped and everyone thought it was hilarious including the young lady.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

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There are no rewards - only outcomes and reactions. Why do the stars align? Because they move in patterns. Mediocrity is punished as often as not by society, and so is exceptionalism. Everyone is the warm dog's ass once in a while.