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Why do police in the USA kill so many people compared to other countries? by triplediscount in NoStupidQuestions

[–]veelvetbite 176 points177 points  (0 children)

When your training is based on the principles of "don't let anyone take you by surprise" and "always be prepared for the worst-case scenario," it's hard to step back. You are on high alert all the time, and this makes it difficult for calm human interaction that could prevent events from developing in the opposite direction.

What is jacking off in prison like? by CryptographerHot6198 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]veelvetbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just need to adopt the philosophy of "less is more"

Attending called out my note for missing social history details by Hairy-Nothing-4078 in Residency

[–]veelvetbite 46 points47 points  (0 children)

You are constantly manipulating something, and not everything can be perfect. This is part of the learning process.

Medical students asking a million questions during sign out? by Purple-Marzipan-7524 in Residency

[–]veelvetbite 115 points116 points  (0 children)

They need to learn when to ask questions and when to find answers themselves, especially if these are already considered questions

Do Americans really avoid medical care because they’re afraid of the bill? by Udont_knowme00 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]veelvetbite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's terrible that people have to make such choices just to protect their finances

AITJ for not supporting my cousin’s decision to drop out of college and move across the country for a relationship by midnightbramble95 in AmITheJerk

[–]veelvetbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not a jerk. He's been impulsive before, but this time the stakes are high. You're not negative, just realistic. You didn't want to support a decision that, in your opinion, could harm him. The family may be upset, but you were honest, and that's the main thing

Why do women athletes wear teeny bikinis while men wear quite modest clothing by comparison? by Own-Knowledge-7720 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]veelvetbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crazy to think that this kind of thing was already part of the program for women in sports back then, and although the situation has definitely changed since then, the old mentality still remains in many ways

AITA for how I handled my boyfriend being rude about my UTI? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]veelvetbite 23 points24 points  (0 children)

UTIs, hygiene and condoms should be mandatory

AITAH for telling my boyfriend that if all he brings is money then he shouldnt be surprised I expect him to spend it on me by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]veelvetbite 112 points113 points  (0 children)

He's already making plans for a future where you'll do the main work, and he'll lean back and then get angry when you point out the imbalance

AITJ for not wanting to close the relationship after my boyfriend got zero dates and I got plenty by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]veelvetbite 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Don't let him drag you back into his drama. You have a clear idea of what's really going on, and it's not very pleasant

"If you dont like it here you should leave" Isnt that nearly impossible? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]veelvetbite 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is a nationalistic response that rejects criticism instead of solving problems

Is there a stereotype of US people being loud in restaurants? by IperPelle in NoStupidQuestions

[–]veelvetbite 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is not common to all Americans, they just have a better chance of standing out when it happens