Ask a girl anything?

jtodd_fl · 04-06-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Are you:

1. An English Teacher (professor)
2. A walking thesaurus
3. Raised in New England (minus Dorchester and Worcester or anywhere else that cooks meth in NE)?

Just curious. Because your grammar and grasp of the English language is rare yet refreshing for an Internet forum.

A place where the word there/their/they're is commonly and unwittingly misused.

Really a couple things shaped my use of language.

1. I was raised by very literate people who relentlessly corrected grammar and usage. I never understand people who don't want to be corrected. My kids get it. I always say, "Don't you WANT to know what it is supposed to be?" Takes some getting used to, but I just cannot stand hearing or reading the mistakes. I don't judge, but God do I notice.

2. I was always an avid reader - exposure builds competence.

3. One of my majors in college was philosophy, which requires a ton of good language skills.

My daughter definitely picked this up. She constantly points out billboards and signs with grammar mistakes - case/tense/number fails are the most common. She has done this since she was about 8. At 17, I receive a consistent stream of texts with "Look at this - LOL".

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Really a couple things shaped my use of language.

1. I was raised by very literate people who relentlessly corrected grammar and usage. I never understand people who don't want to be corrected. My kids get it. I always say, "Don't you WANT to know what it is supposed to be?" Takes some getting used to, but I just cannot stand hearing or reading the mistakes. I don't judge, but God do I notice.

2. I was always an avid reader - exposure builds competence.

3. One of my majors in college was philosophy, which requires a ton of good language skills.

My daughter definitely picked this up. She constantly points out billboards and signs with grammar mistakes - case/tense/number fails are the most common. She has done this since she was about 8. At 17, I receive a consistent stream of texts with "Look at this - LOL".

Commendable.

Your profession?

In real life, I care much more about Strunk and White. Was cited in WSJ, Barron's, Reuters - back in the day.

MKSixer · 04-06-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Really a couple things shaped my use of language.

1. I was raised by very literate people who relentlessly corrected grammar and usage. I never understand people who don't want to be corrected. My kids get it. I always say, "Don't you WANT to know what it is supposed to be?" Takes some getting used to, but I just cannot stand hearing or reading the mistakes. I don't judge, but God do I notice.

2. I was always an avid reader - exposure builds competence.

3. One of my majors in college was philosophy, which requires a ton of good language skills.

My daughter definitely picked this up. She constantly points out billboards and signs with grammar mistakes - case/tense/number fails are the most common. She has done this since she was about 8. At 17, I receive a consistent stream of texts with "Look at this - LOL".

Same, but I am definitely more biased towards math. Tested off the charts on the Nelson-Denny at 14. They recalculated the scale and it showed grade level 24...equivalent to having 2 Ph.Ds which was fitting as both of my parents are... :LOL:

jtodd_fl · 04-06-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Commendable.

Your profession?

In real life, I care much more about Strunk and White. Was cited in WSJ, Barron's, Reuters - back in the day.

I manage a sales team. Regular C-level communication. Very large deals. It has been a real asset. Being able to communicate concisely and professionally is a huge value in both selling and in leadership, I have found.

jtodd_fl · 04-06-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

Same, but I am definitely more biased towards math. Tested off the charts on the Nelson-Denny at 14. They recalculated the scale and it showed grade level 24...equivalent to having 2 Ph.Ds which was fitting as both of my parents are... :LOL:

This is why we are hive mind. Once I got to differential equations, math got too hard for me. It lost its connection to the real world and I bailed. My other major was pre-med, so I am pretty good with math/science, but certainly not exceptional.

Lups · 04-06-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gtron

to be fair, I consider all of us old folks since we can afford our cars.

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

I'm sorry, it must be dinner time (4pm CT).

Question:

Do Finnish women do it with wooly boots on?

Midnight in finland.

Umm I've worn footwear 7 times in my life to bed.

5 were skates and wet wool socks (a week as a project per pair).

One miraculous wakeup with the words "wtf I'm back in finland and home? I need to sleep now" after a mildly wild bachelor party weekend (week)

The last one was my mildly exhausting drive from seattle to la and back in one weekend (I don't sleep in hotels). I remember coming back to the house, getting food for the kids (sister-in-law was mildly kicked out for the three hours) piling them to a bed for a fast nap and all of us waking up together the next morning.

Besides that, I don't believe there is an excuse besides army (which is not counted in these seven times) to wear any clothes or shoes to bed.

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I manage a sales team. Regular C-level communication. Very large deals. It has been a real asset. Being able to communicate concisely and professionally is a huge value in both selling and in leadership, I have found.

Sales or technical background? Wonder if people can manage salesforce without actual sales experience.

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

to be fair, I consider all of us old folks since we can afford our cars.

Midnight in finland.

Umm I've worn footwear 7 times in my life to bed.

5 were skates and wet wool socks (a week as a project per pair).

One miraculous wakeup with the words "wtf I'm back in finland and home? I need to sleep now" after a mildly wild bachelor party weekend (week)

The last one was my mildly exhausting drive from seattle to la and back in one weekend (I don't sleep in hotels). I remember coming back to the house, getting food for the kids (sister-in-law was mildly kicked out for the three hours) piling them to a bed for a fast nap and all of us waking up together the next morning.

Besides that, I don't believe there is an excuse besides army (which is not counted in these seven times) to wear any clothes or shoes to bed.

Ok, you...um...gimme a minute. Thank you!

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

This is why we are hive mind. Once I got to differential equations, math got too hard for me. It lost its connection to the real world and I bailed. My other major was pre-med, so I am pretty good with math/science, but certainly not exceptional.

Not a good standardized test taker not did I excel in Math. However, did score 128 and 140 on IQ tests and placed out of most of college freshman coursework.

In real life, hard work and raw intelligence helped me gain success in IB. But ego, temper and economic downfall took me down.

Did get into a top EMBA program though. Finish in 2018.

US///M3 · 04-06-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

to be fair, I consider all of us old folks since we can afford our cars.

Midnight in finland.

Umm I've worn footwear 7 times in my life to bed.

5 were skates and wet wool socks (a week as a project per pair).

One miraculous wakeup with the words "wtf I'm back in finland and home? I need to sleep now" after a mildly wild bachelor party weekend (week)

The last one was my mildly exhausting drive from seattle to la and back in one weekend (I don't sleep in hotels). I remember coming back to the house, getting food for the kids (sister-in-law was mildly kicked out for the three hours) piling them to a bed for a fast nap and all of us waking up together the next morning.

Besides that, I don't believe there is an excuse besides army (which is not counted in these seven times) to wear any clothes or shoes to bed.

I can't afford my car.

Lups · 04-06-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Ok, you...um...gimme a minute. Thank you!

Yeah sorry. You might want to ask my American fellows for a more pleasing answers. I'm pretty hc.

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Originally Posted by US///M3

I can't afford my car.

Look into interior designing. It appears to be a huge business.

jtodd_fl · 04-06-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I manage a sales team. Regular C-level communication. Very large deals. It has been a real asset. Being able to communicate concisely and professionally is a huge value in both selling and in leadership, I have found.

Sales or technical background? Wonder if people can manage salesforce without actual sales experience.

Both. Tech background really helps.

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

to be fair, I consider all of us old folks since we can afford our cars.

Midnight in finland.

Umm I've worn footwear 7 times in my life to bed.

5 were skates and wet wool socks (a week as a project per pair).

One miraculous wakeup with the words "wtf I'm back in finland and home? I need to sleep now" after a mildly wild bachelor party weekend (week)

The last one was my mildly exhausting drive from seattle to la and back in one weekend (I don't sleep in hotels). I remember coming back to the house, getting food for the kids (sister-in-law was mildly kicked out for the three hours) piling them to a bed for a fast nap and all of us waking up together the next morning.

Besides that, I don't believe there is an excuse besides army (which is not counted in these seven times) to wear any clothes or shoes to bed.

I can only imagine the awesome wrapper that holds a woman like you inside...mental pic of hot Scandinavian (sort of) with just skates on.

Lups · 04-06-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

I can only imagine the awesome wrapper that holds a woman like you inside...mental pic of hot Scandinavian (sort of) with just skates on.

Dude everybody here knows I am a 48 year old man

Jesus. One photo of me was posted once and then as you can see, all leg humping stopped. Be smart: Axius is available and single!

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Dude everybody here knows I am a 48 year old man

Jesus. One photo of me was posted once and then as you can see, all leg humping stopped. Be smart: Axius is available and single!

No humping. Just pontificating.

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:38 PM

Ok fine. Some humping. But can you blame me?

Biorin · 04-06-2016, 05:43 PM

I hope to every deity ever thought of that this is not how you guys actually try to hit on chicks in real life.

Lups · 04-06-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Ok fine. Some humping. But can you blame me?

You clearly haven't seen my hamburger or Cheetos shots.

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:44 PM

Do it. Even I don't eat Cheetos. My FAT ass can't afford it. Lol.

Mywifes335 · 04-06-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Biorin

I hope to every deity ever thought of that this is not how you guys actually try to hit on chicks in real life.

I don't hit on chicks. I just smile and say hi and introduce myself. I am the repeat "keeping it real" offender.

If I were to hit on you Biorin, is ask for a mustache ride. Love em.

Mr.SugarSkulls · 04-06-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Biorin

I hope to every deity ever thought of that this is not how you guys actually try to hit on chicks in real life.

Girls usually hit on me...it's a curse.

I am not a piece of meat. Despite what my chiseled summer abs may say

Lups · 04-06-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Do it. Even I don't eat Cheetos. My FAT ass can't afford it. Lol.

I don't even know what those are but I'm cool with it!

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