1. Be discerning in your friendships. Being picky is not snobbery; it's self-defense.
2. Ignore what isn't interesting. There is no obligation to take anyone or anything seriously.
3. [Not learned here, but it bears repeating] Be kind. It costs nothing and means everything.
Whatever is appropriate for the moment. You want me to help? I'll help. You want me to watch? I'll watch. You want to just fucking get to it? Then I'll rip the fucker off you.
It depends.
Very minor things. Some candy when I was a kid, occasional stationery products from offices where I worked.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Phone number for a restaurant.
Congratulations to the winners and notable contributors! It's comforting to know that I quite obviously had LOTS of company in having my socks knocked off by Verbal's winning entry!
No, and I've had a number of opportunities and offers over the years. Just not appealing; I've turned them all down.
Well, I read "Ask the Gals," so I expect there are a fair number of women who read the Guy threads. As you say, Simmie, it's a good way to learn about the Other Side.
I love everyone who has ever posted to this thread. Does that make me a bad person? Am I in trouble? Was I in trouble before I put it in writing?
Two weeks and two hours ago.
Ditto, at least insofar as resetting my password allowed me back in. Does any Lush techie know what happened?
One hundred and eighty hours ago -- last Sunday morning. But who's counting?