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Question asked and answered:
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Geth
Awkward Acronyms: What's A Geth?
--bicks236
Why didn't you just order one online Tenebris?
Fidget Spinner Cringe Compilation with Newscasters and Reporters
...and cringe you will, if you make it to the end of this compilation!
@Datapath: Depending on font, no they aren't. Very similar but different enough. M, as you can note has perfectly vertical side bars while W has the sides at an angle downwards toward the point.
To the OCD submitter, which would be worse to you: this sign... or mixing the M with a single W in "summer"? As we see in the sign, they used two W's as M's and one M as a W. It is perfectly reasonable to consider that they had lost or damaged all the M's and improvised this work around. At least none of the letters have number substitutions...
Signage Slip-Ups: W and M Confusion
From an RHUer: This one I had to stare at for weeks and drove me up the wall!
So... yes she was rude. But, since it came up... This part of the story: "...and swearing in front of my toddler who is the human equivalent of a sponge." As an adult, I have the right and privilege to select for myself whatever language I feel is appropriate for use in any given situation. I accept that some word choices will have social consequences (I'm thinking a certain 4 letter C word, an F word particularly despised by the GLBT community, and the N word as good examples) but I am still free to use them at my own peril. I don't and I do attempt to be conscientious about other word choice.
However, I swear. I understand the original meaning of the words. I understand most social contexts and impressions. I do not appreciate this sentiment that because you spawned a thing that I should censor my word choice for that reason alone. Keeping the kid in a bubble will not help them in the long term. Let them hear the word and as their parent teach them the meaning, explain the social ramifications, and impose at your discretion a ban on their and your own use of the word. Please feel free to dislike me for using it. Please feel free to not associate with me on a go-forward basis. But do not expect me to censor myself.
Mistaken Identity: "Hey! You! The One Pushing The Stroller! Where's [Product]?"
From defianttealeaves, IDontWorkHereLady I am a stay at home mom aside from some regular odd jobs I do and some MUA work on the side. I love makeup and often pop into my local Sephora to grab a couple things. Usually I go in sweats and a bun because... stay at home mom with a toddler boy but ...
But it IS worth a success and a reroll (or two successes) in a White Wolf game!
Geeky Wedding Rings: Dungeons and Dragons
Roll for Proposal! Natural 20! Bringing geeky couples together since 1974. --Imgur, ibi828
Actually in Texas and New Jersey, and this information is now 7+ years old so it could have changed, work comp insurance wasn't required, legally. The business was still responsible for work related illness & injury and having the policy was safer for the company because it protected them but it wasn't legally required. There were alternatives that some companies would choose to employ that provided similar coverages to the employer but left them open to lawsuits in a way that having work comp didn't. But these saved companies money. Generally were not recommended for any companies that weren't 100% strictly office jobs.
As to the issue at hand, the poster and their fellows absolutely should have notified the labor board and OSHA. And Mr Hernia needs to contact a lawyer to see if they can find one to take the case pro-bono. Given the conditions the lawsuit should be guaranteed, with lovely punitive damages tacked on.
Toxic Managers: Employee Safety Isn't Necessary, And Workman's Comp Isn't Offered
From slickvick772 I used to work for a smaller company, around twelve employees. The president/owner of the company was completely out of touch on how to appropriately run a business. All he cared for was profit profit profit. He had no health insurance and would purposefully keep his numbe...
So this isn't your fault but I think your company needs to fix it's shit. Dude was right about that being valid ID (though, yes an asshole and should have accepted that you were limited by something outside your control). What about a state without a magnetic strip to scan? My standard issue state of Washington drivers license doesn't have a mag strip. Or what about a shopper whose ID won't scan because of other reasons? Your company needs to add a search function more robust than "scan ID".
I.D. Hell: "You're discriminating against people who don't drive!"
From xandrenia, Tales From Retail: I work at a higher end clothing store and I tend not to get too many out-there customers, but this guy took the cake. A man came in with about 3 small children, shopped around for about a half hour (while running me completely ragged in the process) and ...
@DuchessInky- some coffee shops still use washable mugs for dine in service, which is what I assume this customer wanted. Probably insists that it tastes different.
No! Wait! Don't Go! We're So Sorry! Can We Kiss A Unicorn And Make It Better?
Miss Ilia- this is a duplicate. T'was posted previously on the 11th. Link here: http://www.retailhellunderground.com/my_weblog/2017/01/justice-served-the-fries-are-cold.html
Justice Served: Hot Potato!
From Seriac, AskReddit I work as a manager at a restaurant and one night I had a guest loudly telling his server that if his fries were cold, he was going to send them back so she'd better make sure it was hot. I made sure his fries were straight out of the deep fryer and I personally brought...
This picture hurts me. For many reasons.
Signage Explains What To Do In Case of a Cyber Attack
From aloofloofah
I know one person who needs this. He's both a jazz addict *and* an addict of the implied substance... rofl
Font Fails: They Didn't Think This Through
From Poeticyst
"How can you tell by looking if a fry is cold?"
"You can't. That's why he did something stupid and paid for it. :)"
You kinda can. If you're VERY familiar with a particular restaurant's fries and what they look like hot vs cold. Cold fries often have a different color and some places cold fries get really... droopy. But even these can be misleading. Sometimes you do get hot fries that look cold. Or cold fries that look hot (these are the worst). It's always best to check than to assume.
This guy clearly doesn't know what he's talking about and deserved that burnt finger.
Justice Served: The Fries Are Cold!
From Seriac, AskReddit I work as a manager at a restaurant and one night I had a guest loudly telling his server that if his fries were cold, he was going to send them back so she'd better make sure it was hot. I made sure his fries were straight out of the deep fryer and I personally brough...
I can think of some things more disappointing TT. But, not many. Butterless popcorn is wrong though. Unless it has been chocolate dipped.
You Suck At Cooking's Poetic Popcorn Recipe
From Tastefully Offensive: Learn a poetic recipe for perfect homemade stovetop popocorn in the latest episode of the unconventional cooking series, "You Suck at Cooking." "A couple tablespoons of coconut oil (or butter if you like), throw in 1/3 cup of kernels, cook them medium high until it ...
"and the fix was some registry editing"
My heart skipped a beat when I read this sentence. It skipped another 2 when you said Windows 95. Thanks TT; I now need to have open heart surgery because of your employer! ;)
An Upcoming Showdown: Corporate Vs City Law
Janitorgirl here with an interesting story. When I started working at Bullseye there was no "sort all trash" requirement. When my city passed that law a task that used to take 30 seconds (put the trash in the compactor) now took 3 hours (locate 3 trash cans sort all trash bags in to compost, ...
@Google- it can be as very illegal as the law wants. What ISN'T illegal in most states is to make the decision to terminate a server's employment without any stated reason. Or to state the reason as "incompetent as evidenced by the number of diners who have walked out without paying" citing that a competent server doesn't have that issue.
Justice Served: Creepy Jerk Makes The Mistake Of Coming Back
From Gluttony4, JusticePorn Backstory: I'm the only waitress at a small restaurant. About two weeks before making this post, we had a creepy customer who was very flirtatious towards me (even after I told him I was both taken, and gay) throughout his meal. He stayed in the restaurant for a ve...
... after asking your manager to deliver the ticket he STILL believed the creepy fuck when he said you'd offer to pay for it?! Your manager sucks! And that server has to pay if a table walks out rule pisses me off. Good on you for sticking creepy ass with the bill the second time.
Justice Served: Creepy Jerk Makes The Mistake Of Coming Back
From Gluttony4, JusticePorn Backstory: I'm the only waitress at a small restaurant. About two weeks before making this post, we had a creepy customer who was very flirtatious towards me (even after I told him I was both taken, and gay) throughout his meal. He stayed in the restaurant for a ve...
*raises hand* Texas kid. Moved from there to Colorado. First winter was... illuminating. Promptly purchased a good hoodie, gloves, and boots. Ironically, FB is reminding me today how I did during part of that winter. Heh
College Bookstore Memories: You too can be a human popsicle
From an RHUer: This is my daughter’s story. When she was in college she worked all four years in the college bookstore. This is a school that attracted students from all over the United States and other countries, many with a winter climate much warmer than Chicago or with seasons out of ste...
"If you are making a huge stink like this over ONE, I can tell you it'll obviously be too expensive for you, you cheapskate."
Disagree. Not intrinsically a cheapskate. Could be attempting to teach the child a good life lesson: moderation. Treats are great but should be indulged in sparingly. Don't buy too many or temptation will crack your resolve. So... she's trying to buy a single item and clearly is struggling with the pricing scheme, not understanding that each individual truffle will vary in it's weight and so there ISN'T a price for "just one".
Now her (possible) attempts at teaching the crotch-fruit one valuable life lesson are, obviously, negated by her teaching it, inadvertently, another unfavorable lesson: how to be a needless, ignorant, and ugly-ass bitch.
Grinchy Custys: "I Want Somebody Else To Do It!"
From recidivicious, Groupthink I once worked a holiday season at a well known candy retailer some years ago in a suburban shopping mall. For the most part, it was an okay job aside from the typical things about any job that suck no matter who you work for. By far, the worst customer I can re...
"I would think that an owner that really cared about their drivers would pay a living wage so that tips didn't matter."
Yes yes, we all agree. But the owner isn't doing anything that is considered illegal or, to *most* people, even morally reprehensible by paying the legal tipped worker minimum wage. So this isn't really the appropriate story to attempt to spark a tipped vs full wage argument. We must commend the attitude of the manager for doing something that many companies and spineless managers won't: stand up for his employees to the hell-spawned customers.
Delivery Hell: Perfect Pizzas Don't Get Refunds
From PettheDino, AskReddit I've been a delivery boy for several pizza places over the past few years. Usually the houses that end up on the "Do Not Deliver" list are houses that have repeated problems or are known non-tippers. One house in particular was near the edge of our delivery range, h...
So, I guess since you didn't get the larger piece that your wish isn't coming true... ;)
German Walnut vs a Chinese Nutcracker
From PM_ME_GAME_KEYS_
Lightning-
First, my experience is that people don't wash articles meant as gifts for someone else. For good reasons. My mom has a pretty severe allergy to certain kinds of laundry detergent.
Second, selling biohazard contaminated clothing is a serious legal liability. Like SUPER serious. They can get shut down serious.
So even if they could have been washed... No.
Grinchy Custys: Lady is Pissed When Cashier Refuses To Sell Her Pajama Bottoms That Reek of Urine
From mia_papaya, Tales From Retail: So I'm doing my thing, working the checkout. A lady comes up with a load of stuff for Christmas, I start ringing her up. Then I go to scan these NFL pajama bottoms that smell like some serious piss. I'm like gag... "Uh... ma'am these smell like urine, Im a...
I appreciate that they are warning them in advance. Also this policy limits the chance of favorites being played.
Jack In The Box Serves Up A Steaming Helping Of Grinch This Holiday Season
Happy Thanksgiving through New Year's from Jack In The Box Oakland: Ask for a day off during the holidays and you're fired! --Fight for $15
"the lid was not put on the cup correctly."
Don't recall where, but I had read that what this store was doing was deliberately purchasing the lids and the cups from two different vendors to save costs. Lids didn't fit properly which contributed to quite a few spills.
Adam Ruins Everything: The Truth Behind the McDonald's Coffee Lawsuit
From Tastefully Offensive: In this clip from the latest episode of comedian Adam Conover's truTV series, Adam Ruins Everything, Adam takes a closer look at the controversial 1994 Liebeck v. McDonald's liability lawsuit over a scalding hot cup of coffee. see more video on Tastefully Offensiv...
You certainly can Lightning. Of course the emergency services will most likely delegate that to the bottom of the list as they deal with drunk driving accidents, fireworks which start fires, assaults from drunken kissing of friends, friend's significant others, and exes, along with the whole host of other more life threatening outcomes as a result of a global party night. Also, depends on how loud the noise is from outside the building or in the hallway. In my building, you can't hear too many loud noises from inside the apartments from the outside of the building or the hallways. But the sound proofing between floors leaves much to be desired.
Walmart Hell Memories: Supervisor Gets his Comeuppance after Ruining Manager's New Year's
From RHUer: I used to work for Walmart, and at this time, was in the layaway department, and pretty much beloved by the managers because I'd come in early, stay late, work all the overtime they'd give me, do the crap jobs no one wanted to, etc. It was my first job out of college, and I need...
They used to deliver. Before their $5 hot and ready deal was a regular thing, they were our go-to pizza place when I was a kid. They even delivered on base in Texas. :D
Delivery Hell: "I Still Deserve My Pizza For Free"
From ashplecrisp, AskReddit I worked at a Little Caesars when I was a teenager. On a really snowy night one of our drivers got into a car accident and sadly, lost his life on his way to deliver the pizza. The customer called in a little while after we learned about the accident and absolutely...
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