Things That I'm Sick To Death of Hearing...

[TPA85]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

"Do you know how many calories/grams of fat/animal products/grains/ glutens/dairy products/*insert thing du jour that people say we shouldn't be eating here* are in that?

There is someone I know (who is vegan) who does that constantly. My next response is going to be "not nearly as many as it must have taken you to get that muffin top."

Ugh YES! We have one of those at my job. She's new so I already feel like she's in my way all the time but then she does THIS. Can't say I'm a fan of her.
One day I brought in a pizza Lunchable because I knew it would disgust her (probably so much that she wouldn't even bother saying anything about it). I don't think she's said anything to me since.

[HQWest]

Ugh we have one of these too. She thinks the food industry is out to poison her.

I have managed to avoid pointing out to her that the preservatives she is avoiding are in the fistfuls of vitamins she is taking....

Don't even get me started on pesticides or herbicides - I work with guys trying to come up with something better

[pshsx1]

"Hey are you doing anything?"

Basically means: "Hey, you look like you may or may not be doing something! That's nice. Unfortunately, I don't really care. So here's this project that I didn't want to do a week ago and now it's due soooooo could you do this by tomorrow even though you don't work Thursdays? Thanks, bye!"

[PrettyBoy]

The whole "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" introductions coming from grown couples in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even in their 50s. It's just silly, to me.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

The whole "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" introductions coming from grown couples in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even in their 50s. It's just silly, to me.

I always think this sounds weird too, but we don't have good words for romantic partners. What do you use instead?

[KSUViolet06]

This is not necessarily something someone is saying, but there is a KMart commercial with a song that goes "the lights, the lights, the lights, the lights."

Make. it. stop.

[GeorgiaGreek]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This is not necessarily something someone is saying, but there is a KMart commercial with a song that goes "the lights, the lights, the lights, the lights."

Make. it. stop.

Haaaaaa. I was watching TV with my parents when that commercial came on and my dad remarked "this song is kind of annoying." After saying that, the commercial played at the beginning and end of every break; probably at least 10 times over the hour and a half we were watching TV. I thought he was going to scream, but I just found it funnier every time.
What's worst about the commercial is that it has no point. It's just a woman's face in slow motion with an obnoxious song sung by some English/Australian/something similar band. I don't know why that would make anyone want to shop at K Mart.

[TPA85]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This is not necessarily something someone is saying, but there is a KMart commercial with a song that goes "the lights, the lights, the lights, the lights."

Make. it. stop.

Don't know why but I LOVE those commercials! lol

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I always think this sounds weird too, but we don't have good words for romantic partners.

The word "friend" is always a "good word" for anyone you consider to be your partner. Your friends are your friends because you agree and share similar values with one another. Your significant other is not only your friend, but should be considered your best friend because you agree and share similar values with one another, but on a higher level. As a result, (unless you are married) he should be introduced as your friend, and he should also be introducing you as his friend.

Originally Posted by AGDee

What do you use instead?

"This is my friend".....




ETA: the last time I referred to someone as my "girlfriend" was when I was a Junior in high school.

[adpimiz]

"You're all bitches!"

[cheerfulgreek]

"The One" --two months of "dating", and he's now "The One".

One of my LVTs at work has had about 5 "The Ones" since I've been working there.

Her: Okay, I've finally found "The One".
Me: How long have you known him, and what happened to the other "The One" that you were so "Madly" in love with (as if it was out of your control)?
Her: I've known the new guy for about 3 weeks. I broke up with the other guy, because I found out he was still seeing his ex. Plus, he was a drunk anyway.
Me: Just 3 weeks? Well, how did you two meet?
Her: I met him at a bar.
Me: (no comment) ----walks away.

But, what people continually hear is what they will believe, so none of it surprises me.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

The word "friend" is always a "good word" for anyone you consider to be your partner. Your friends are your friends because you agree and share similar values with one another. Your significant other is not only your friend, but should be considered your best friend because you agree and share similar values with one another, but on a higher level. As a result, (unless you are married) he should be introduced as your friend, and he should also be introducing you as his friend.


"This is my friend".....




ETA: the last time I referred to someone as my "girlfriend" was when I was a Junior in high school.

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

[GeorgiaGreek]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

I think saying "This is {NAME}" would be the best way to introduce a significant other you aren't engaged or married to. People can usually figure out by body language what the situation is (unless the couple is very anti-PDA, no-touchy-in-public) and if you don't say the word "friend," people may be less likely to think it's platonic.

[HQWest]

Roll F*$&'n Tide!

OK, we get it. The Tide are big.
Can we at least try to be classy or family friendly?

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

How about "and this is my very dear friend, So & So"?