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Which shop? No one in my world calls me any of those things.Shop assistants who call you either Love, Lovie, Darl, Darling, Sweetie, Sweetheart.
It is everywhere here in Australia.Which shop? No one in my world calls me any of those things.
Shop assistants who call you either Love, Lovie, Darl, Darling, Sweetie, Sweetheart.
I don't mind this because that is the only way I ever hear terms of endearment. People who actually know me, know that I am none of these things.Shop assistants who call you either Love, Lovie, Darl, Darling, Sweetie, Sweetheart.
I think the same thing when they show all those photographers crawling around on the floor of Congress. "Let's each get 50 pictures of the same person sitting at the same table not moving."I was watching golf the other day, and as the golfer was lining up his shot, he was surrounded with fans videoing with their cellphones. They do realize the tournament is being broadcast with high quality cameras right? Do they really think they'll end up with better footage than the professionals?
And I leave my purse in the "kid seat" with my wallet on that little counter and the bagger puts a loaf of bread or something small on top of my purse so I can't put my wallet away. And the customer tries to move up and runs over your ankle with the cart.When you are try to stuff the change back in your wallet, get the wallet back in your bag, pick up your grocery bag, and the cashier is already scanning the next customers stuff so now you're in their way.
I don't mind this because that is the only way I ever hear terms of endearment. People who actually know me, know that I am none of these things.
It makes me incredibly uncomfortable to be called those things. Firstly from those working in customer service industry, I think it is very unprofessional. Secondly it conveys a sense of familiarity that I just do not want with a total stranger. I can handle it from family members but strangers or even people I know I cringe whenever I am called those things.So this. I love to hear darling or sweetie from strangers. Though people use these words so rarely, it is almost jarring.
I'm sure I'll go to hell for this, but since I'm destined for there anyway.....Jesus fish on cars drive me crazy.
When a couple says "we are pregnant". Unless it is a lesbian couple who says so, it is not possible biologically (and usually, it's heterosexual couples who say so). Is it so hard to say "we are expecting a baby" instead?
Here’s one that I have that fitting for this upcoming weekend (in the U.S.):
This is literally my only annoyance as a U.S. Navy Veteran (and I swear I’m not anything like veterans who stereotypically get offended with people who aren’t “patriotic” enough): People who say “Happy Memorial Day”. And at least one person will say it to me every. single. year.
It’s called Memorial Day for a reason. Because people have died in military service. And thinking about that (especially if it was a someone who was their friend or family member) makes those people really, really sad. Get it?
Does this help a little (military reverence and then kick off the summer) -Here’s one that I have that fitting for this upcoming weekend (in the U.S.):
This is literally my only annoyance as a U.S. Navy Veteran (and I swear I’m not anything like veterans who stereotypically get offended with people who aren’t “patriotic” enough): People who say “Happy Memorial Day”. And at least one person will say it to me every. single. year.
It’s called Memorial Day for a reason. Because people have died in military service. And thinking about that (especially if it was a someone who was their friend or family member) makes those people really, really sad. Get it?
Does this help a little (military reverence and then kick off the summer) -
"Miamisburg’s Memorial Day events this year will begin on Thursday and will continue through Monday.
The Silver Taps ceremony will kick off the holiday weekend on Thursday at the Market Square Building, 4 N. Main St. The tribute to military veterans begins at 7 p.m. and is free. It will be followed by the opening of the Miamisburg Historical Society’s Military Exhibit.
The military exhibits will also be open during historical society hours on Saturday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
On Saturday, Rocky’s 5K Run or Walk for Freedom starts the day at Harmon Field on Jefferson Street. Registration and event ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. culminating with the 5K at 9 a.m. Participants may register at speedy-feet.com or at Harmon Field. A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit Veterans Memorial Park, according to organizers.
(me - “Rocky” was 23-year-old Marine Cpl. Paul Zanowick II, killed in action in Afghanistan June 3, 2011 - grandson of my long time family doctor)
On Saturday evening, the Victory Dinner/Dance will be hosted by the American Legion Post #165. Dinner will be from 6-7 p.m. and the dancing to the big band sounds of the Tom Benner Band will be from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $12 each and are available at the Legion on Main Street and the Market Square Building (Wednesday and Saturday 1-4 p.m.).
On Monday, memorial services will be held at each local cemetery starting at Our Lady of Good Hope Cemetery at 8:45 a.m.; Hillgrove Cemetery at 9:15 a.m.; Highland Cemetery at 9:40 a.m.; followed by a final service at the Linden Avenue Bridge at 10:30 a.m. (me - Boy Scout troops put flags in all the veterans’ flag holders first, which are provided by the cemetery.)
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. starting at the Linden Avenue Bridge and traveling to Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s marshal will be Ben Leason, Sr. who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Wrapping up the weekend’s events will be the annual memorial service and picnic following the parade at Veteran’s Memorial Park. (me - They renamed library park last year when they built the new library a block away.) The picnic in the park will include free hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and bottled water. The picnic will begin after the memorial service."
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