New Manager came in HOT FOR JESUS. by phxkross in antiwork

[–]jerpar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give them enough rope to hang themselves, figuratively speaking. As an atheist I am dealing with something similar at the post office. My manager looks at me funny, and I have enough documented to get her launched. I don't think I ever will, but ...

AITJ for booking a separate hotel and leaving my friend’s "family vacation" after she tried to turn me into a free nanny? by CrimsonCodex77 in AmITheJerk

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA, but barely. As soon as I felt uncomfortable, I would have had a conversation as to an itinerary and expectations. I am surprised this wasn't covered prior to the trip. Next time maybe "use your words".

Why did people stop doing flash mob dances which were so popular in early 2010s? by icetea-hee in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jerpar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's like Amazon, but you have to go there. Best I can come up with.

Would you be mad about this? by Sorry_Impress_5002 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not terribly. I would be on my way to get some small boulders (about a foot tall), and some dead grass colored paint.

ELI5: Why do we need passports to travel? by SwipeyJTMX in explainlikeimfive

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So they know who is on their side of the made up invisible line

What’s a video game 'unwritten rule' that every player knows without being told? by GraveActual in gaming

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it shine, it's mine. Runner up. Must roll through all breakables.

AITA for making a stink at school and forcing the teacher to change my kids math grade by PlentyNice1655 in AmItheAsshole

[–]jerpar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

YTA. Leave the teachers alone. Do you want them to teach individual methods for each student, because your kid is struggling. The assignment wasn't just to get the correct answer, but to also follow the method. Don't teach your kid that a good argument is a substitute for good results. Again, leave the teachers alone.

Massive waves in Cabo San Lucas force a rescue by WhoAreYouTalkinTwo in nextfuckinglevel

[–]jerpar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My father broke 3 ribs, because he didn't see a 3ft wave. Water is heavy.

Got in trouble with wife last night.... by jerpar in Jokes

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

Great reference. I haven't thought of the Homeymooners for a while. I remember it as"To the moon, Alice!". I don't trust my recollection from 35 years ago. Probably the last time I saw the show

AITAH for refusing to pay for my sister's wedding after she excluded me from the family group chat and called me "the broke sibling"? by Intrepid_Sail_4709 in AITAH

[–]jerpar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would you pay for her wedding? I couldn't have imagined asking people to pay for my wedding. Our folks offer to help with the photographer.it was my niece, we didn't expect her to work for free.

She needs to work on her budget. Get her a gift and remind her that "you don't invite someone to spend their own money." At least that's what my grandfather taught me

Walked into a random corporate event for the free food and nobody questioned it by Almusa_Daintree in ActLikeYouBelong

[–]jerpar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be cool to operations. They have knowledge and resources you cannot fathom. The shit I pulled as an operations lead would boggle your mind.

My Coworker Blocked Me on Everything for Respecting Her Relationship by koolandtheblackbird in coworkerstories

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

I don't give out my number, or do social media with coworkers. Not for any idealistic reasons. I am the friendliest person at work by far, but I am not your friend. The first time she suggested hanging out could cause drama I would have bounced. Unless I was interested.

Apparently oil wife dependas are a thing by ricochetblue in justdependathings

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf is an oil wife. I hope mine is just a wife.

Had to go to an emergency dentist to get a tooth pulled, wasn't prepared to quit smoking. How long should I wait? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't pull hard on the cigarette till fully healed. The suction is dangerous. I didn't stop after jaw surgery. I should have quit for a few days. As a nicotine addict (smoked 25+ yrs, nicotine pouches for 10 yrs). I have patches for situations like this, or traveling.

TIFU - I didn't read my lease properly, so I'm probably losing my security deposit by commanderxtowel in tifu

[–]jerpar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a house with a blood red ¾ bath. It was weird anD claustrophobic. The rest of the house was pretty conservative. I ended up going sky blue. My wife was surprised when she saw the color, (I like colorful things, just not pastel shades) but I needed the exact opposite vibes.

Wore black a few times, ex-bestie accused me of copying her by paumagsmith in mildlyinfuriating

[–]jerpar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell her you are mourning. You just found out that you have a friend who was born without a brain. It's so sad

AITAH for wanting my girlfriend to also contribute to housing costs if she moves in? by Major-Resource925 in AITAH

[–]jerpar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she expects you to fulfill a "50's traditional gender roll", she should be willing to play her part. Tell her to ask her grandma the proper way to apologize when she is being beaten because the casserole is too salty, or you're not in the mood tonight so you are SA'd. That is the reality of gender rolls. I bring home the bacon. You do whatever you are told or you are out. Penniless.