A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Workplace Conscientiousness"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from A. Willow Bends
I only WISH I would have been the person in line behind you. We could have had a debate as to whether the item could be maybe even 3 for a dollar or was it really worth MORE than a dollar? (or perhaps a buy one-get one free item?) This is quite a little gem. I can see you leaning in and suggesting that perhaps it might be a dollar! Great job. Your compassion for the cashier comes through LOUD and CLEAR! Love it!
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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I only WISH I would have been the person in line behind you. We could have had a debate as to whether the item could be maybe even 3 for a dollar or was it really worth MORE than a dollar? (or perhaps a buy one-get one free item?) This is quite a little gem. I can see you leaning in and suggesting that perhaps it might be a dollar! Great job. Your compassion for the cashier comes through LOUD and CLEAR! Love it!
Wendy
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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As does her LACK of compassion for ME, the little wench!
Yes, I SO wish you'd have been in line behind me. Then, at least, I wouldn't have to look back on that vignette with incredulity. I honest-to-gawd left there thinking, 'It must be me!'
Thanks for the awesome review, Wendy, as always. xo
Comment from Gunner Lil
Another excellent job.
Easy read with nice pace.
I could she the 21st century clerk with her
'Love Mom' tat and nose ring standing there
all confused.
Thanks!
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Another excellent job.
Easy read with nice pace.
I could she the 21st century clerk with her
'Love Mom' tat and nose ring standing there
all confused.
Thanks!
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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And sanctimonious! Don't forget that part! She was ready to take my HEAD off!
Thanks for the nice review, Gunner. xo
Comment from JudyE
This is so funny. Sometimes you just can't help trying to assist someone but it is rarely appreciated - certainly not in a situation like this. I wonder if she did eventually get 'Employee of the Month'.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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This is so funny. Sometimes you just can't help trying to assist someone but it is rarely appreciated - certainly not in a situation like this. I wonder if she did eventually get 'Employee of the Month'.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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She might have been bucking for manager. Watch out, Bob!
Comment from ciliverde
Oh my, the things that go on in the Dollar stores! One does need a sense of humor to navigate much of what life and HE puts in our path. You're better off with it! I enjoyed your little tale :))
Carol
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Oh my, the things that go on in the Dollar stores! One does need a sense of humor to navigate much of what life and HE puts in our path. You're better off with it! I enjoyed your little tale :))
Carol
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Thank you, Carol. I agree; I'm way healthier having a sense of humor than I would be not having it!!
xo
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I went to my doctor to get my blood pressure checked. I told the receptionist, "I think my blood pressure's high. I used a home-machie and got 190 over 140."
She asked, "Is that high?"
There were big signs on the walls saying
GOOD BLOOD PRESSURE
12O OVER 80
I asked, "How long have you worked here?"
"Seven years."
"Can you read?"
I pointed at the signs that were everywhere.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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I went to my doctor to get my blood pressure checked. I told the receptionist, "I think my blood pressure's high. I used a home-machie and got 190 over 140."
She asked, "Is that high?"
There were big signs on the walls saying
GOOD BLOOD PRESSURE
12O OVER 80
I asked, "How long have you worked here?"
"Seven years."
"Can you read?"
I pointed at the signs that were everywhere.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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OMG!!! I bet talking to her elevated your levels big time!!
Thanks for the smile this morning, Thomas. xo
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Sometimes I wish G-d did not give me so many opportunities to need this sense of humor He bestowed.
LOL! I know what you mean. If it often seems there are a lot of stupid people in the world, it's because statistically, there are.
The median IQ is 100. Go up 20, and an IQ of 120 is the minimum to graduate from college. Go down 20, and you're at 80, traditionally an IQ low enough to put the student in "special ed" in some districts. Yes, there are just as many people who can go to college as there are "special ed" folks.
Likewise, there are just as many super smart people (IQ 140) as there are "trainables" (IQ 60), who can learn only how to do daily necessities but never learn to read or do math.
One half of the population is below average, and they are all allowed to vote. No wonder politicians can sway voters with nothing more than slogans and outright lies.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Sometimes I wish G-d did not give me so many opportunities to need this sense of humor He bestowed.
LOL! I know what you mean. If it often seems there are a lot of stupid people in the world, it's because statistically, there are.
The median IQ is 100. Go up 20, and an IQ of 120 is the minimum to graduate from college. Go down 20, and you're at 80, traditionally an IQ low enough to put the student in "special ed" in some districts. Yes, there are just as many people who can go to college as there are "special ed" folks.
Likewise, there are just as many super smart people (IQ 140) as there are "trainables" (IQ 60), who can learn only how to do daily necessities but never learn to read or do math.
One half of the population is below average, and they are all allowed to vote. No wonder politicians can sway voters with nothing more than slogans and outright lies.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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I think THIS should be an article, Phyllis! It's simultaneously fascinating...and horrifying!
There's a meme I saw awhile ago (I think it was Maxine, that 'Senior' who's a cranky cartoon character.) It read: I've stopped asking 'How stupid can you be?' because it seems like people are taking it as a challenge.
Thanks for the informative review! xo
Comment from Gail Denham
Shopping in the dollar store is quite an adventure. We go there for toothbrushes to put in the Samaritan's Purse Christmas shoe boxes - and sometimes find a nice small toy for the children. However, I do wonder how they can keep the price down like that - when other stores are selling things for more money.
Do not be sad about your sense of humor - it's what keeps us going at times.
Good story telling.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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Shopping in the dollar store is quite an adventure. We go there for toothbrushes to put in the Samaritan's Purse Christmas shoe boxes - and sometimes find a nice small toy for the children. However, I do wonder how they can keep the price down like that - when other stores are selling things for more money.
Do not be sad about your sense of humor - it's what keeps us going at times.
Good story telling.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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Good point, Gail. Thanks for the nice review. xo
Comment from Carla Trinklein
But then we'd all be cheated of laughing along with you! I went through the drive through the other day at McDonalds. I ordered a peach slushy. The lady took my order. I went to the first window. The lady took my money. I went to the second window. "We can't give you a slushy," I was told. "The slushy machine isn't working today." "Well," I said, "you really should let your drive through people know...they're taking people's money for slushies today..." There are some things you just kind of feel like you you shouldn't have to say.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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But then we'd all be cheated of laughing along with you! I went through the drive through the other day at McDonalds. I ordered a peach slushy. The lady took my order. I went to the first window. The lady took my money. I went to the second window. "We can't give you a slushy," I was told. "The slushy machine isn't working today." "Well," I said, "you really should let your drive through people know...they're taking people's money for slushies today..." There are some things you just kind of feel like you you shouldn't have to say.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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Oh my goodness!!! It does seem rather rudimentary. xo
Comment from Sophia Delgado
Am I binge-reading these? Yes. Am I enjoying it? Absolutely. How do you make these so interesting?? Maybe I'll start a journal of daily life to find interest in simple things...
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Am I binge-reading these? Yes. Am I enjoying it? Absolutely. How do you make these so interesting?? Maybe I'll start a journal of daily life to find interest in simple things...
Comment Written 14-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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I think you should! You have a good sense of the absurd, too! And thank you for binge-reading these!! xo
Comment from Michele Harber
In view of the offer you made me earlier, I'm surprised you were able to restrain yourself. Of course, there's no sense in eviscerating someone who probably thinks Eviscerators are the latest rock band. In all fairness to the cashier, maybe the sign she was facing only had letters the size of Rhode Island. Either way, I'm glad that G-d did give you such a wonderful sense of humor, that allows you to turn everyday annoyances into humorous anecdotes we can all enjoy. Yes, we've all been in situations such as the one you encountered. Thank you for putting it into words (and perspective) for the rest of us, and allowing us to laugh at something that might otherwise get under our skin.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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In view of the offer you made me earlier, I'm surprised you were able to restrain yourself. Of course, there's no sense in eviscerating someone who probably thinks Eviscerators are the latest rock band. In all fairness to the cashier, maybe the sign she was facing only had letters the size of Rhode Island. Either way, I'm glad that G-d did give you such a wonderful sense of humor, that allows you to turn everyday annoyances into humorous anecdotes we can all enjoy. Yes, we've all been in situations such as the one you encountered. Thank you for putting it into words (and perspective) for the rest of us, and allowing us to laugh at something that might otherwise get under our skin.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
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Sure. I'm happy to take one of the team! You're welcome. xo
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Puhlease, when I first went to get my computer repaired, before I knew it was a hard drive issue, I went to Best Buy hoping to either repair or replace. A young guy showed me a couple of models, then left me on my own to look around. I had some questions a few minutes later and, when I went to get his assistance, he was behind the counter flirting with a female employee. I finally had to remind him that I was the customer and, if he wanted commission, he should figure on helping me now and flirting later. I was so happy to not find what I wanted there as, at that point, I definitely didn't want to give them my business if I had any options - which, as you know, it turned out I did.
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Whoa!! You're awesome!! xo
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I had to do something. He was straight out ignoring me while blatantly flirting. Things like that put my Evisceration Warning System (EWS, for the novices out there) into overdrive.
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Oh my. My sweet and always-nice-and-so-polite FSBFF has a line in that metaphoric sand!! This is so encouraging!! I like this side of you!!
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I don't fight or even argue when I can avoid it, but get me angry enough and LOOK OUT!!
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Duly noted!!!!