How do you do something nice without wanting something better yet, how do you do anything without wanting to do it. You do something nice because you want to see someone smile. You go to work because you want to pay your bills... Saying people are being nice just because they want something is a bit vague to me.
The guy who came to install our dishwasher talked down to me like crazy. I tried to connect it myself, because I like to do things MYSELF, but it needed some odd connector thing that he had to go out and buy. He was such a bastard. I seriously wanted to punch him.
My friend who only called when she needed something? We're no longer friends.
It's funny that I came to watch this tonight--I just had to deal with those kinds of guys today because my router died. Went to the store and they had to explain all the things that could be wrong (that I had already checked), offer me extra unneeded services that I would have to pay for (no thank you), and tried to be impressive with that tone of voice that we both hate (yuck). And that's exactly why we are what we are today, if you know what I mean. Thank Goddess, huh?
ha ha that's so funny. I'm a woman, and not even a computer technition, I'm an event planner--but I can fix modems... or just about anything else that can go wrong with your computer.
susan, i forgot to mention that saturday night live used to do a skit with a computer repair guy who loved tormenting people who couldnt fix their computers and internet access. He would just yell at them to " Move! Let me do it!"
susan we are all the new age addicts of technology. We are now firmly int he age of technology and that means some people (repair guys) enjoy how some of us arent as tech savy as us. But Susan, I bet he cant do one hundred push-ups like you can. susan you are the female terminator superhero for goodness sakes.
I've got about 2 friends that call me to inquire about my well-being. (And I'm not talking about those 'have-to-witness christian goody-do gooders' either. Those people are so phony they make me puke anyway. Everyone else I know is full of shit and only calls you when they want something from you.
Also, I'm not sure if anyone acted nice to me as a pretense to get something they wanted. I've seen it a lot though- usually men trying to flatter pretty girls, or women trying to flatter prestigious or rich men, or anyone trying to ride the coat-tails of fame.
I don't fit any of those categories, so I don't get flatterers. I used to play in a band. Once a fan came up to me on the street and said she liked my music, then walked away. That's as close as I ever came.
I so hate the 'waiting for the repairman' game. They give you a window of time which means absolutely nothing. Don't they realize you had to take a day off of work to wait around for them?!? So annoying....
Oh, the stories -- like "If these walls could talk" -- my favorite is the 70 yr old furniture refinisher who redid a piece for me. I was 20 something, he was chatting me up, I offered the nice old man a glass of tea -- he chased me around the room trying to kiss me and I was afraid to be forceful because he was so thin and frail I thought I would hurt him!! It was disgusting and hilarious all at the same time.
I used to do in-home care for a man in his eighties with dementia that would do the same thing. It was all very innocent, and he never did it in an aggressive way - he knew when to stop - but I wish the family would've said something before I started work! Now that I work in the Veterinary field I don't have to deal with such things. =P
Now, now -- gross old men need kisses, too, and they haven't been licking their genitals the way puppies do (not that they wouldn't if they could!! Hahaha!!!)
Yes, my mother had an old friend who would cop a feel when you gave him a hug. I started grabbing his hand like I was giving a handshake then turning him sideways so he couldn't do it. His wife knew of his 'habit' but acted clueless. I think it's embarrassing to families but really it's quite natural though somewhat sad for the men.
It seems every sort of "repair man" I've had come to my house, has oooooozed that "ick" creep-factor. And so many women ignore it, I wonder what would happen if more would complain about their "in-home service manner" (as opposed to bedside). You'd think people going into other folks' homes for a living would have their character looked into by their employers a bit more. Sheesh.
Also, I must add, when my fiance has been home when the repair men (always men, mind you) come - he's NEVER complained or picked up on the things I tend to. I don't know if its because he's oblivious to it from his male perspective or what - but I'm guessing the case is, that since I'm a woman I do indeed get treated differently.
You won't be the only one, many of us will be here for your dream! Thank you for the 115 pounds that I lost because of your hard work and my sense to listen!
I wish I could do and fix everything myself so I don't have to deal with those kind of people and waiting periods. Sometimes the guy never even shows up and makes up bullshit excuses and comes 3 days later, erg.
How do you do something nice without wanting something better yet, how do you do anything without wanting to do it. You do something nice because you want to see someone smile. You go to work because you want to pay your bills... Saying people are being nice just because they want something is a bit vague to me.
IceBlood888 1 year ago
The guy who came to install our dishwasher talked down to me like crazy. I tried to connect it myself, because I like to do things MYSELF, but it needed some odd connector thing that he had to go out and buy. He was such a bastard. I seriously wanted to punch him.
My friend who only called when she needed something? We're no longer friends.
notroubleatall 4 years ago
It's funny that I came to watch this tonight--I just had to deal with those kinds of guys today because my router died. Went to the store and they had to explain all the things that could be wrong (that I had already checked), offer me extra unneeded services that I would have to pay for (no thank you), and tried to be impressive with that tone of voice that we both hate (yuck). And that's exactly why we are what we are today, if you know what I mean. Thank Goddess, huh?
passionflower81 4 years ago
ha ha that's so funny. I'm a woman, and not even a computer technition, I'm an event planner--but I can fix modems... or just about anything else that can go wrong with your computer.
AK
LifeEclipsed 4 years ago
susan, i forgot to mention that saturday night live used to do a skit with a computer repair guy who loved tormenting people who couldnt fix their computers and internet access. He would just yell at them to " Move! Let me do it!"
blackshoguns 4 years ago
susan we are all the new age addicts of technology. We are now firmly int he age of technology and that means some people (repair guys) enjoy how some of us arent as tech savy as us. But Susan, I bet he cant do one hundred push-ups like you can. susan you are the female terminator superhero for goodness sakes.
blackshoguns 4 years ago
I've got about 2 friends that call me to inquire about my well-being. (And I'm not talking about those 'have-to-witness christian goody-do gooders' either. Those people are so phony they make me puke anyway. Everyone else I know is full of shit and only calls you when they want something from you.
Mowac 4 years ago
"Everyone else is full of shit and only"....there it is!
Susan Powter
SusanPowter 4 years ago
Exactly my health-conscience friend.....
Mowac 4 years ago
ugh i hate it!!...like if somebody needs a ride somewhere but i havent talked to them in like a month...UGH...
mallow610 4 years ago
I get that all the time susan... lol What do you expect susan your a "HOT MAMA"! hehehe ♥ sky
skyangel2luv 4 years ago
gross. i had an actual argument with my phone/internet repair man. Simply because he insisted he knew more than me. Jeez.
octavia9 4 years ago
Also, I'm not sure if anyone acted nice to me as a pretense to get something they wanted. I've seen it a lot though- usually men trying to flatter pretty girls, or women trying to flatter prestigious or rich men, or anyone trying to ride the coat-tails of fame.
I don't fit any of those categories, so I don't get flatterers. I used to play in a band. Once a fan came up to me on the street and said she liked my music, then walked away. That's as close as I ever came.
balletman 4 years ago
I took work off one day the other week to wait for the cable guy. He showed up 2 hours late.
I guess it's different being a man, because cable guys never try to impress me with their incomprehensible understanding of coaxial cables.
Instead, guys quietly size each other up and try to determine if they could beat up the other guy.
balletman 4 years ago
You sir, are an idiot. That's what high school's like.
xItsJorgex 2 years ago
Excuse me??? Jorge, did I say something that offended you?
balletman 2 years ago
Ha ha! You rock sister.
binsk 4 years ago
I so hate the 'waiting for the repairman' game. They give you a window of time which means absolutely nothing. Don't they realize you had to take a day off of work to wait around for them?!? So annoying....
dpdesigngirl 4 years ago
You were given a chance to get off work, the repair man is not on his day off. You're not the center of the world.
xItsJorgex 2 years ago
twisted male egos
kimmijo 4 years ago
hope he didn't wink you with his "back cleavage"
jogayot 4 years ago
Oh, the stories -- like "If these walls could talk" -- my favorite is the 70 yr old furniture refinisher who redid a piece for me. I was 20 something, he was chatting me up, I offered the nice old man a glass of tea -- he chased me around the room trying to kiss me and I was afraid to be forceful because he was so thin and frail I thought I would hurt him!! It was disgusting and hilarious all at the same time.
liz1060 4 years ago
I used to do in-home care for a man in his eighties with dementia that would do the same thing. It was all very innocent, and he never did it in an aggressive way - he knew when to stop - but I wish the family would've said something before I started work! Now that I work in the Veterinary field I don't have to deal with such things. =P
BlessedMassacre 4 years ago
Lucky you! I would rather receive puppy kisses than gross-old-man-kisses ANY day! haha
decafeine 4 years ago
Now, now -- gross old men need kisses, too, and they haven't been licking their genitals the way puppies do (not that they wouldn't if they could!! Hahaha!!!)
liz1060 4 years ago
Yes, my mother had an old friend who would cop a feel when you gave him a hug. I started grabbing his hand like I was giving a handshake then turning him sideways so he couldn't do it. His wife knew of his 'habit' but acted clueless. I think it's embarrassing to families but really it's quite natural though somewhat sad for the men.
liz1060 4 years ago
It seems every sort of "repair man" I've had come to my house, has oooooozed that "ick" creep-factor. And so many women ignore it, I wonder what would happen if more would complain about their "in-home service manner" (as opposed to bedside). You'd think people going into other folks' homes for a living would have their character looked into by their employers a bit more. Sheesh.
BlessedMassacre 4 years ago
Also, I must add, when my fiance has been home when the repair men (always men, mind you) come - he's NEVER complained or picked up on the things I tend to. I don't know if its because he's oblivious to it from his male perspective or what - but I'm guessing the case is, that since I'm a woman I do indeed get treated differently.
BlessedMassacre 4 years ago
yes i hate it!
ASHLIN7 4 years ago
You won't be the only one, many of us will be here for your dream! Thank you for the 115 pounds that I lost because of your hard work and my sense to listen!
veganstud 4 years ago
I wish I could do and fix everything myself so I don't have to deal with those kind of people and waiting periods. Sometimes the guy never even shows up and makes up bullshit excuses and comes 3 days later, erg.
jabazzy 4 years ago
ahhhhhhhh h0w abt the date???
ger6111 4 years ago