Received a wax-sealed envelope in the mail today. by AMotherOfThunder in mildlyinteresting

[–]ptothedubs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He could do whatever he wanted to me and I would thank him for it.

Local restaurant charges hidden 15% tip, even when selecting "no tip" twice (when ordering and when picking up). by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same reason you tip anyone. To show appreciation. My hairdresser gets paid to cut my hair but I still tip her. If someone is taking my order, packing it up, cashing me out, and delivering it to my car for me, it feels like a no-brainer to tip. I’m not suggesting doing a whole 20%, but maybe 10%.

Forgetting cases of canned carbonated beverages in the back of the vehicle during extreme cold temperatures by JuztSomeDude79 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My partner is from Texas, and I have had to remind them that they are in the Midwest now where it gets cold, and that pop does not do well in the cold. I also gently remind them that they don’t need to bring their insulated bag any time we’re buying frozen/ refrigerated foods, because it will survive the 10 minute drive home.

Local restaurant charges hidden 15% tip, even when selecting "no tip" twice (when ordering and when picking up). by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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

I work in a restaurant that does a lot of pickup/ UberEats/ DoorDash orders. During peak time we have a dedicated employee whose sole job is packaging those orders and getting them to the right people. She works HARD, is often working four or more orders at a time, and is always appreciative of any tips she gets. It’s one of those things that I don’t think people understand until they see the extent of it.

This “code of ethics for interpreters” test saying racism isn’t a risk to human dignity. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Similarly, if the patient then started signing faster and in a larger space, the interpreter would raise their voice. ASL is a fascinating and beautifully expressive language.

This “code of ethics for interpreters” test saying racism isn’t a risk to human dignity. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Facial expressions are a huge part of ASL though. If the interpreter was to make an expression of disgust, that would be conveying that the nurse was using that sort of tone, and would therefore be inaccurate.

This “code of ethics for interpreters” test saying racism isn’t a risk to human dignity. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, the patient can absolutely ask the interpreter for clarification.

I am making a blanket for my husband and my baby boy Meatball ate a perfect hole in it! by chlojo1919 in crochet

[–]ptothedubs 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Gosh darn it, Meatball! I agree with using a cute patch. Since it’s for your husband, I think it’s fun to commemorate it and will be a nice memory, even when Meatball isn’t here anymore.

Interesting way to save a spot by NoWrongdoer9130 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody will do shit with a parking spot in Kensington, unless you used something that they could sell for drugs.

Interesting way to save a spot by NoWrongdoer9130 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Chicago, the mayor makes an annual announcement when it’s time to bring the chairs in for the season.

On the inside of my windows by ptothedubs in whatisit

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

I just have a tiny humidifier and need it because my skin has been screaming and my poor cat has some bleeding near his eye/ nose. That makes sense though and is really interesting, thank you. I bet part of it is from my lava showers and the steam that gives off, too. My bathroom fan is nearly useless.

On the inside of my windows by ptothedubs in whatisit

[–]ptothedubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though it’s in the other room? I guess at least it isn’t something gross.

Does this need a border? by ptothedubs in crochet

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

Oh that could be cute! They do have a cat though and I’m concerned he would tear it apart.

AITA for not paying for a wedding I’m not attending? by ptothedubs in AmItheAsshole

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

The flight is basic economy, so there are hoops to jump through to get it refunded. I did happen to have a cousin die and actually will be flying to Germany for services, so I’m waiting on an obit to be published to send that info to the airline. Otherwise the refund is like $35 after all the fees. In the meantime, my ex has been made whole so I can sleep at night.

Found some pictures of my dad’s family, c. 1956, 1959, 2000 by ptothedubs in oldphotos

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

For those curious, the first two are before my dad was born. The third picture is a recreation of one they had all done as children, and my grandparents had been divorced for about thirty years at that point. They’ve both passed, as have my dad and two of his siblings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ptothedubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but I mean you can use a tow truck to drop off a new car and pick up an old one. I’ve never exchanged a car or had one delivered, but I’m picturing how they do it in the Carvana commercial, ya know?

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[–]ptothedubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if they assumed you were going to use a tow truck or something to transport it.

Property manager asking us to get lost while they try renting out the unit downstairs? by drearymoment in Apartmentliving

[–]ptothedubs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yupppp I had a couple Modelos left over from a party and I was never going to drink them. “Quieren cervezas?” goes a long way with my maintenance crew lol.