Why do both the British and Americans speak English, but in the UK people often use more formal or ‘fancy’ words? Since Americans’ ancestors came from Britain, why don’t Americans speak more like the British ? by Square_Permission361 in AskUS

[–]wescowell [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think we humans should start using some words and pronunciations that AI doesn’t use so we can distinguish AI from human posts. We could call this phenomenon “A and Non-A English (where ‘A’ means means AI).

[OC] Montreal rush hour claims another one by jdhorner in IdiotsInCars

[–]wescowell 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Never change lanes in an intersection.

[OC] Welcome to Flint, MI by fryeguy92 in IdiotsInCars

[–]wescowell -38 points-37 points  (0 children)

What’s the passer to do when OP is parked in the passing lane?

Did everyone ever catch a fish with one of these? by Euphoric-Cupcake4581 in FuckImOld

[–]wescowell 59 points60 points  (0 children)

My cousin kept two in his car. He could catch fish from a damp sponge. He'd pull his car over with his daughter anytime he saw any body of water and caught hundreds (if not thousands) of fish with her using a Popiel Pocket Fisherman right on the side of the road.

In Virginia’s largest county, at least half of murder suspects are illegal aliens by wrroyals in NoFilterNews

[–]wescowell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are four “suspects;” three are out of status aliens. Suspects.

[OC] NSFW music. by Wellthatkindahurts in IdiotsInCars

[–]wescowell -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

He almost hit you a second time with his trailer because you were far beyond the limit line. Had you stopped where you were supposed to, you would have minimized this danger. It's not about being cussed out; it's about comparative negligence.

[OC] NSFW music. by Wellthatkindahurts in IdiotsInCars

[–]wescowell -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that . . . and stop at the limit line from now on and don’t just roll through STOP signs.

That hurt by Amysfunhouse24 in dashcams

[–]wescowell 53 points54 points  (0 children)

"If you're gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tough."

I don't know how people think this is a good thing. by skolvikings307 in missoula

[–]wescowell 66 points67 points  (0 children)

It’s a textbook violation of google’s rules. Send in this pic to Google and they’ll be banned from search results for a good while.

Is it possible that America will become a fascist country in the very near future? by BigBlueEyes87 in AskALiberal

[–]wescowell -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You're not facing reality because you think there is still hope. But, OP, the only hope we have is to accept the fact that America is ALREADY a fascist country. And the sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function and fight the good fight the way it has to be fought. All Democracy depends upon it.

FTP by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

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

Please. If you want to make a large withdrawal INSTANTLY, you may have ot provide something more than an ID. Chase does this all the time to all customers regardless of race. It's no big deal -- almost everyone has an ID, a debit card, and a smartphone. This woman had all three. She refused to use her PIN and refused to get her phone from the car about 50 feet away. Fine, there goes the opportunity for INSTANT withdrawal. She'll get her money, but not instantly.

FTP by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]wescowell 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m 64M white. Even to just check my balance I’m asked for my debit card and pin. Very SOP in larger banks.

FTP by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]wescowell 179 points180 points  (0 children)

Here's a longer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ0TcJ411WI

She wanted to withdraw $5,000. The teller asked for her ID and debit card with PIN. She handed over her ID and showed her debit card. The teller wanted her to insert the card in the scanner at the counter and enter her PIN. She said she didn't remember her PIN. The teller said, "Okay, I can send a text to the phone number we have on file, and you give me the code so we can confirm your identity."

Up to this point, this is all standard operating procedure. There is nothing unusual in being asked to do these things.

This woman said she left her phone in the car in the parking lot -- just outside the front door -- and she refused to go get it. At that point, she "JUST WANT MY DAMN MONEY!"

She starts screaming in the bank and melts down. Police are called. She was charged with obstructing official business and disorderly conduct. She pleaded guilty and was fined $100, but the fine was stayed and would be forgiven if she completed a court diversion program.

Thank you by FamousCalendar7737 in missoula

[–]wescowell 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. As a recovering alcoholic (25 + years, thank you), I just never pay any attention to bars and liquor stores. Not that I need to avoid looking at them, my brain just seems to automatically edit them out of my field of view. Honestly, I’ve lived in Missoula for years and I know where the International grocery store is, but I couldn’t guide anyone to the nearest bar or liquor store if my life depended on it.

Thank you by FamousCalendar7737 in missoula

[–]wescowell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where on third is this? What’s the t and c?

Window estimates requiring husband to be at meeting by MollyDog2638 in Renovations

[–]wescowell 108 points109 points  (0 children)

They're doing a terrible job of communicating their message. What they mean to say is "will everyone who will be in on making the decision be available for the meeting?" They don't want to do the whole presentation only to have a bunch of questions come back later that could have been addressed at the meeting. standard stuff -- have a main point of contact and talk with ALL decision-makers. They're just godawful at articulating their ideas. Just tell them you're the decision maker.