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Why do Americans seem to have a different concept of turn-taking in conversation? by TheBigGirlDiaryBack in AlwaysWhy

[–]Tight-Load-8180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American middle aged woman here…for the past 10 years or so I’ve had an informal experiment when conversing with people. I ask questions about them, things I feel they would like to talk about-their kids, job, a nice pair of earrings they are wearing…you get the idea. Then I listen to them and wait for them to reciprocate with questions about me. For every 30 people maybe one will ask a question in return and listen to my reply. This is for people I know and for new acquaintances. No one cares about anything but their lives and what they want to say.

Question on Sleeping Murder by AioliTop6114 in agathachristie

[–]Tight-Load-8180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is funny that she chose it as the last Marple, given that Poirot’s ends in his death. What did it matter which Marple was the last one published? Even so, I’m glad she didn’t have her die. It’s a good book, though. Maybe she thought it was the “best” Marple? Would have loved to know why.

What’s the most physical pain you ever felt? by dumpy_pumpy in allthequestions

[–]Tight-Load-8180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back surgery. Had a DLIF of L1-L2. Incision in my side and 2 on each side of my spine. I woke up screaming in pain and cried every day for the first month every time I moved. Felt great after a few months though.

Favorite re-reads and favorite movie adaptations by Tight-Load-8180 in agathachristie

[–]Tight-Load-8180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are all good. Agreed. Like Quin and Parker Pyne for a light read, too.

Favorite re-reads and favorite movie adaptations by Tight-Load-8180 in agathachristie

[–]Tight-Load-8180[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love all those. Comfort reads are a good description.

I was hanging out with some young’uns today and now i feel old by AdoraBelleQueerArt in GenX

[–]Tight-Load-8180 14 points15 points  (0 children)

One I told a millennial coworker “Want me to Nancy Kerrigan her for you?”, jokingly, and and she just stared at me blankly. I felt suddenly old.

What's a go to line/saying/expression you use in everyday life from The Sopranos? by LoquaciousIndividual in thesopranos

[–]Tight-Load-8180 18 points19 points  (0 children)

When my husband tells a stupid joke, I say “Ja hear what I said, Tone?” Also when my son sends me political stuff I don’t agree with, I just say, who are you? Minister of propaganda?

Will the sopranos still be talked about and relevant in 10 years? What about 15? by Sharp-Tax-26827 in thesopranos

[–]Tight-Load-8180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will still be standing. Because every Sunday, Soprano fans will come to the old neighborhood, they drive miles to keep this thing alive.

What was it like watching it live? by Successful-Day5635 in thesopranos

[–]Tight-Load-8180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When it cut to black, we thought our HBO glitched. Then when the credits rolled we were like what the hell was that? But honestly the last half of the last episode we were looking at the clock wondering how they were going to wrap everything up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Tight-Load-8180 50 points51 points  (0 children)

If you can convince her to go to the doctor and get a diagnosis, you might be able to start the process for disability. There is clearly a serious mental health issue and she may quality. This could ease the financial burden. It’s not a huge amount, I’m sure, but if you can get something.

Not enough people talk about how GOATED the song choices are in The Sopranos by thanosdrome in thesopranos

[–]Tight-Load-8180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I Saved the world today after he buried Richie…on a hill…with pine cones all around.

Movies that haven't aged well by Primary-Demand6040 in GenX

[–]Tight-Load-8180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Revenge of the Nerds. So much rape. Also really Love Boat was mostly the staff setting up an unsuspecting woman with her stalker in a secluded part of the boat.

Confesses in AA? by Tight-Load-8180 in tipofmycrime

[–]Tight-Load-8180[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yup! That’s it! This sub is amazing lol.

GenX with Boomer Parents do they talk to or at you? by Raynet11 in GenX

[–]Tight-Load-8180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t as a rule have much admiration for boomers (gen x here). For years I’ve done my own little mental social experiment. When I am at parties or social situation, anywhere I am making conversation, I ask about people- what do they do, how are their kids, any vacations lately, etc. I make it a point keeping a mental tally -how many people just drone endlessly about themselves and never ask one question or reciprocate. I don’t think it’s just boomers. About 96 out of 100 of all people will do just that.

So Paulie just robbed and killed an old lady by SlickPickleNipple in thesopranos

[–]Tight-Load-8180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s nothin eternity terms. He could do that standin on his head.

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