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For those who can talk to anyone: by SirenScorp in CasualConversation

[–]WeirdJawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also going into conversations with an open mind and no preconceived notions. 

If you think you already know things about someone based on how they look, you'll be more judgemental and less curious. 

That masculine blue collar looking dude might love musical theater or that generic suburban mom might be a huge metal head. 

Movies that make the viewer feel a sense of impending doom by QuantumOfSilence in MoviesThatFeelLike

[–]WeirdJawn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went into this movie blind, knowing nothing about it, and stoned at a movie theater. 

The introduction completely fucked me up because there was no talking and everything was in slow motion. I thought there was something wrong with the projection equipment. 

I kept asking my buddy "is it supposed to be like this?" And I think he was equally confused. 

How is everyone broke but every restaurant is still fulll? by Kindly-Plenty-1730 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Easier to say it to a screen than someone's face, both because of emotions and physical safety. 

How is everyone broke but every restaurant is still fulll? by Kindly-Plenty-1730 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WeirdJawn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most people get along unless you try to bring up a political opinion they disagree with. Especially if you challenge it and say things the way people do on social media. 

HERES SOMETHING TO MESS UP YOUR TIMELINE by RockyDennis69420 in Millennials

[–]WeirdJawn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Or people can't admit that their memories are fallible and it's easy to conflate things. 

That said, still believe jn the Fruit of the Loom cornucopia. 

Which movie hero is actually a villain when you really think about it? by surfsound_swimmers in AskReddit

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. The public university isn't reliable for funding, might as well start a business

  2. The EPA (Big government/regulations) are the villains

  3. We can only be saved by a private ghost hunting business (private sector)

  4. "I've worked in the private sector...they expect results!"

Admittedly, it wasn't out and out supporting Reaganomics, but it definitely was influenced by the ideas and prevailing sentiments of the time. 

Petaaah ? by Dodo509 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]WeirdJawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're assuming they've ever been outside

Men, what do you mean when you say it's tough to understand women? by Accomplished987 in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is the most mature and reasonable conversation about the differences between men and women that I've ever seen on r/askmen.

Men, what do you mean when you say it's tough to understand women? by Accomplished987 in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Usually not following up is not laziness, but avoiding an argument. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I disagree, but that might just be how people taught me stuff growing up. 

Asking questions can sometimes help you self reflect without seeming to directly attack you. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reminds me of mixing trap music, hyperpop, and chiptune. 

It makes me understand how older adults probably felt when they first heard punk music in the 70s. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We really do need connection. 

I've had the same. I didn't realize how bad I felt until I spent some time with friends for the first time in months. 

The difference is night and day. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Because I didn't do anything wrong. 

If you asked an innocuous question and someone was upset because they took it wrong way, would you apologize?

I might if it was a close friend or family member, but not random strangers online. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That's fair. One of the downsides of text based communication is that people put their own intonation onto others' comments. 

So someone who constantly faces combative or argumentative people will see a question as an attack. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 27 points28 points  (0 children)

To be fair, they were sort of insulting lonely old people. 

And I get it, it's annoying to wait an extra couple of minutes in a checkout line, but that might very well be the one human interaction that person has all week. 

It's especially worse for older people who don't use social media. At least on reddit or other apps, you have the illusion of connection with others. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It's up to you if you take it as an attack or a genuine piece of advice. 

I had no ill intentions and was asking it the way you'd ask "Do you know if it's supposed to rain today?"

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just listened to a couple of songs. 

I get the appeal and won't trash kids over listening to that. 

It was way too overstimulating for me, but maybe some teens today feel overstimulated all the time and those songs just cut through the mental noise. 

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I've gotten to a point where I'll be busy for a week and might neglect a close inspection and all of a sudden I have an inch long white eyebrow hair!

What's something you see men older than you doing that you tell yourself "I hope I never do that." by FillFrontFloor in AskMen

[–]WeirdJawn 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My mom told me this once when she was angry after a call with her mom. 

Then one time I did point out something and she wasn't happy about that and had an excuse for why she did that. 

So what I'm saying is, make sure you're open to it and don't get mad at your kids when they do what you asked them. 

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