Eye contact is important! And it doesn’t even need to be “steely” or intimidating at all. Just looking them in the eye automatically makes them less likely to be a dick. That’s part of why Wal-Mart has greeters, because statistics showed people were less likely to steal if someone looked them in the eye as they walked…

I bet you also know how banks, restaurants, and professional sport teams should be run, despite having no experience in any of those fields.

I’ve had this happen to me when I saw people from high school. Sometimes even pretty good friends from back in the day will have their names just slip right out of my head. I feel terrible, but I’m also very gracious when other people don’t recognize or remember me.

I have to do this at work quite a bit. I do tech support for my company that has close to 40 locations all over the US and I’m the ONLY person that does this type of support. Often I’ll be 30 minutes into a call and realize I have no idea who I’m talking to because I’m so focused on the problem. This only becomes an…

That’s fascinating! I’d be interested in hearing about that process if you’re interested in sharing more.

I haven’t listened to the podcast, but I’m guessing they’re using “psychopath” in the casual “dude is crazy” kind of way. Yes, clinically-diagnosed psychopathy should be treated like other mental illnesses with understanding and care. Casually-diagnosed psychopathy of the douchebag variety enjoys no such protections,…

I work in a company where the President’s step-son keeps getting hired and fired into and out of different roles in the company. That son is a grade-A narcissist. He was at one point my boss, at another point in some vague corporate role, and has held no fewer than a half-dozen different jobs in the company. He ends…

FYI Those Anker neckband earbuds are good looking, good sounding, and the magnet on the buds is STRONG. Regardless I returned them because I can’t stand having the buds just swing in front of me. I chose a set that lets you dock the buds in the neckband. If that’s not an issue for you you’ll probably love them.

FYI Those Anker neckband earbuds are good looking, good sounding, and the magnet on the buds is STRONG. Regardless I…

-4shadowing.

-4shadowing.

I was on a Southwest flight last week where two ladies were using the middle seat in their row for their bags and such. That’s a common tactic on Southwest where the seating is first-come first-served and you’re hoping to discourage people from taking that middle seat. The flight attendants made several announcements…

Earbuds.

Eternalmydnyt was saying that the article explains why he didn’t create multiple users, i.e. because the kid’s file wouldn’t have the cool stuff in it.

Teaching kids boundaries is also valuable. My kids know that some things are not for them to touch. Others they can touch but only with permission. It’s not bad parenting to want something that’s yours to stay only yours. For example if my kids find my phone lying on the ground they pick it up and bring it to me. I…

Sorry, man. That sucks. BUT my sympathy is limited because you continue to let this happen. I have twin 4-year-old boys. They’ve watched me play Zelda. They’ve even asked to play it themselves. You know what I say? “No.” Then we go find something else to do.

And would it blow your mind to learn that I’m a trans woman?

Bingo!

Doesn’t sound like you have kids.

Those are great insights, and I’m sure what you’ve observed and experienced will give you lots to draw from when you have your own kids. If I may, though, I’d like to share with you one thing I had to learn the hard way: Kids are individuals and every individual is different. I read books and articles and I saw my…

Why is it dehumanizing? If gender and sex are distinct why can’t a person identify as a female man, ie bio female, social-construct man? If this is such a problem then I need you to explain how sex and gender are different because the way you’re talking it sounds like they’re only different when it’s convenient.

Wow. Yeah, could be a body position thing. I know I can go an abnormal length of time between pit stops if I’m sitting in a car for hours on end. Dunno.