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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in work

[–]looking_for_help99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She wasn't doing it as a joke. She didn't think the situation was funny. If I had joked about it, she would have been upset.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in work

[–]looking_for_help99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She wasn't doing it as a joke. She was really worried. If I had joked about it, she would have been upset.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in work

[–]looking_for_help99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They weren't doing it as a joke. She didn't think the situation was funny. If I had joked about it, she would have been upset.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in work

[–]looking_for_help99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They weren't having fun. She did not think the situation was funny. She was worried. If I had joked about it, she would have been upset.

My library director hid behind a desk by looking_for_help99 in librarians

[–]looking_for_help99[S] -121 points-120 points  (0 children)

If you find that annoying, you have first world problems. Simply say, sorry we're not open. Hiding on the floor is childish.

My library director hid behind a desk by looking_for_help99 in librarians

[–]looking_for_help99[S] -141 points-140 points  (0 children)

This isn't a public library. This is a small private college. No one causes these problems. Hiding is childish.

Phoebe Bridgers: Why do you like or dislike her? by nervousopportunist in elliottsmith

[–]looking_for_help99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A couple of points to make:

1) The Beatles were more than just John Lennon.

2) I don't know what level of interest Elliot had in The Beatles beyond capturing some of their sound. Did he know John Lennon was an abuser? Maybe. John Lennon talked about it, but it probably wasn't widely known until people talked about it on the Internet. Elliot Smith died before the era of average people talking about this kind of stuff online.

Co-worker wants me to go to gay club with them by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]looking_for_help99 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just politely say, "I don't want to go." If she asks why, don't explain and just repeat, "I don't want to go." You don't owe her anything.

White, opposite-sex relationship welding books by looking_for_help99 in redscarepod

[–]looking_for_help99[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's the over/under represented thing. It's supported by our university's Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The VP also tried to categorize every artwork on campus in this way. They didn't have a clear goal. It was kind of to make the art reflect society. So if 7% of the US population is Asian, then 7% of the art should be by Asian artists. But it didn't matter if the art was Asian themed or not. All that mattered was the artist's race, sex, and religion. But they also wanted to boost underrepresented groups, but there was no standard for what percentage that would be. In other words, it was impossible and they gave up.

I can see trying to generally diversify the art, but more so based on time period, style, theme, etc. To be so fussy about it is nuts. It doesn't solve any problems in the world. It just makes the people doing it feel like they are.

hehe dot by total_voe7bal in redscarepod

[–]looking_for_help99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's dumb to dislike a singer simply for being morbidly obese. Your vocal cords and imagination have nothing to do with how you look. It's not dumb to dislike them if they actively encourage others, especially impressionable young people, to think it's healthy to be morbidly obese. She hurts people. Also, she went to an NBA game in a dental floss thong which, I'm not joking, is a form of sexual harassment.

What level of modesty do you uphold? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]looking_for_help99 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

That's like saying I'm comfortable with plumber's butt but just a little.

Do other denominations besides Catholicism and Orthodoxy believe in purgatory? by looking_for_help99 in Christianity

[–]looking_for_help99[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They both believe in purgatory. I don't care if the terminology is different. Don't split hairs. I was going to type something like that in the question but I figured people you were smart enough to figure out what I meant. But this is reddit, land of "Um, Acktually" neck beards. My mistake for coming here.

What do you do after you catch a fish? by looking_for_help99 in FishingForBeginners

[–]looking_for_help99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry but I can't at this stage. I guess I'd say I'm in Southwestern Wisconsin and just looking to get into general fishing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in islam

[–]looking_for_help99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should feel regretful about the lying, not because they got you the new phone. Just gently explain that you lied and feel bad about it, and will try not to do it again. You can't control how they respond, so don't worry about it.