What's something that you get really sick and tired of having to explain to people?

[Anonymous]

Not to drive slowly in the left lane - of any multi lane road, not just the highway.

[Anonymous]

How to do high quality work.

I guess they just pass out BAs & MAs willy nilly nowadays because I regularly have to tell people about expectations for quality and diligence of their work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not so much explaining but I’m from a different European country and every time someone hears me speak of the first time they tell me how they lived their in college, were based there in the army, have an Aunt who lives there etc etc……. I have to listen to be polite but I just don’t care…..

Well you’re just mean then. I’m an American living in Europe, and often have Europeans tell me the same kind of anecdotes about their experiences in America. And I listen happily and really do care. Let me guess. You’re German?

[Anonymous]

How to spell and pronounce my last name

[Anonymous]

Why I look young, slim, and healthy but can’t do most things people older and more out of shape than me can.

Hidden illnesses are difficult and most people still don’t believe me because I don’t “look” sick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For me, I feel like I always have to explain to people that natural intelligence matters more than SES when it comes to being successful.

What is SES?

[Anonymous]

We don't want to help you name your baby
You should know by now the rules and recommendations for treatment/stay at home when you test positive for covid.
We have no idea if those stats will get your kid into Harvard.

[Anonymous]

I think it is a combination of enough intelligence and home life (which includes preparedness and connections).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For me, I feel like I always have to explain to people that natural intelligence matters more than SES when it comes to being successful.

What is SES?

socio-economic status

[Anonymous]

How to pronounce my last name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How to load the dishwasher correctly.
How to sort and wash clothes correctly.
Why Breast Milk is best.
Why having an intact and functional family is not a privilege but a choice.

You sound fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We don't want to help you name your baby
You should know by now the rules and recommendations for treatment/stay at home when you test positive for covid.
We have no idea if those stats will get your kid into Harvard.

[Anonymous]

That my child is donor conceived (sperm donor), so no they really don’t have a dad. Not even one who visits. Not even one who left. Our family is a mom and kid family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For me, I feel like I always have to explain to people that natural intelligence matters more than SES when it comes to being successful.

Clicked on this thread to say exactly the opposite. The people who are most successful in business and law are not necessarily the smartest. Those with innate genius-level intelligence may not be able to parlay it into being successful.

Completely agree. Intelligence has very little to do with it. Connections, opportunities, and sometimes willing to lay down your values factor in as well.

Luck and being in the right place at the right time too.

[Anonymous]

No, we are not sisters, not cousins. She is my wife. And no you didn't meet me before, that was her.