Much more important to learn these details with a second language because what “sounds right” may just be what’s good for your native language.

Everyone says “be yourself”. Meanwhile nearly everything you explain, rather correctly, is counter to my nature. It’s a no-win scenario.

I acknowledge the emotion exists, but it’s irrational.

“Have you seen the new Avengers?” or “did you watch the game last night?” are typically a five-minute conversation. “What are your five favorite movies?” or “who are the five best [NBA] players of all time?” range from 15-min-to-hour+ conversations.

I do tons of social stuff, but still end up striking up convos with men and not women, or isolated to myself.

Damn, you’re good. Yes, both INTJ and 5.

The things I buy there are expensive to ship. Even though it’s an hour’s drive away, I still do drive. I already consider my membership fee to be from my entertainment budget as it’s usually a fun trip.

And they’re allowing these vendors in without requiring a cut of the sales?  Insanity.

It doesn’t have to be cold.

But seriously, Coke is not that great with pizza compared to Pepsi.

Just imagine different lyrics in your head:

That’s now how you declare trademarks. You register them with the US Patent & Trademark Office, like they did. And they specifically trademarked the use of the word “Chevy” on T-Shirts.  But since it’s a pop culture reference, it would certainly be fair use.

Maybe, but they did it wrong. I am not a car guy. Literally at all. I looked at the shirt and it instantly screamed Ford to me. Why would they not de-badge a Chevrolet vehicle? Or just draw something unique?

Also, did THIS interaction between us start with “small talk”? HELL NO!

More platonic relationships would exist if men and women interacted more like [fe]male/[fe]male convos rather than trying to meet some supposed “social context” prior to being one’s true self.

Also...Naan chalupa?

Who knows, they might try something really different and offer Mexican food.

If you want none of the flavor of sour cream, sure.  Even fat-free Greek yogurt tastes better in place of sour cream than cottage cheese on a taco.

McDonald’s did test market shaker fries 5 years ago in the St. Louis area. I tried the garlic parmesan. They were formulated to work with the salt that was already on the fries, so it wasn’t too bad. There were no Asian flavors.

Or maybe the majority of Americans they get in think that red or pink means it’s undercooked, so they overcooked it for you.