Originally Posted by Zeropoint1: “Even when I'm employed I look unemployed.
It was funny a few years ago in PC World the staff were obviously watching me even though I wasn't acting suspiciously and a few queries were answered as though it was to much trouble. That was until they realised I was there to spend £900, then the attitude quickly changed!”
If I was a member of staff thay day I would have clocked you as employed in a second and clinched the sale.
It's a strange ability I have that's for sure. I missed my calling with the fraud squad
People from Scotland, Wales and England who don't know that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different places. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, Ireland is not. Ireland has a different currency and if I went across the border my phone would change networks and in some areas they speak Irish. It's happened so many times when I've been talking with people and they say oh I'm going to Ireland and I say ah which part I love Ireland but haven't been in a while. They say sure you live there, erm no I don't actually. Oh well where do you live? Northern Ireland. Oh same thing, no no it's really not. English people would not like it if we said they lived in Scotland and vice versa. Nothing to do with religion because I'm not religious it's just geography.
People that don't pick up their dog mess, smokers that smell, push bike riders no lights and full disregard of the law, corsa drivers, the workshy, driving and smoking, using the mobile, loud people, foolish people, people that park on their front garden but not paid for crossover on pavement
Originally Posted by vierte: “People from Scotland, Wales and England who don't know that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different places. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, Ireland is not. Ireland has a different currency and if I went across the border my phone would change networks and in some areas they speak Irish. It's happened so many times when I've been talking with people and they say oh I'm going to Ireland and I say ah which part I love Ireland but haven't been in a while. They say sure you live there, erm no I don't actually. Oh well where do you live? Northern Ireland. Oh same thing, no no it's really not. English people would not like it if we said they lived in Scotland and vice versa. Nothing to do with religion because I'm not religious it's just geography.”
I think most people are probably well aware that the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are distinct entities... however the island of Ireland is one land mass and perhaps it is for that reason that people often refer to it as Ireland, rather than making the distinction between the Republic and NI.
Originally Posted by tim59: “In what way does a unemployed person stand out to a employed person, does a inactive person look different to a unemployed or employed person ?”
I don't really know, it's just a special ability I have. Perhaps it's a combination of many things such as musty smells and overcompensating by always dressing well.
Originally Posted by vierte: “People from Scotland, Wales and England who don't know that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different places. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, Ireland is not. Ireland has a different currency and if I went across the border my phone would change networks and in some areas they speak Irish. It's happened so many times when I've been talking with people and they say oh I'm going to Ireland and I say ah which part I love Ireland but haven't been in a while. They say sure you live there, erm no I don't actually. Oh well where do you live? Northern Ireland. Oh same thing, no no it's really not. English people would not like it if we said they lived in Scotland and vice versa. Nothing to do with religion because I'm not religious it's just geography.”
I can't speak for the English and Welsh people, but I'm sure you'll find the majority of Scottish people know the difference between the Republic and NI.
When I am invited to someone's home to visit and they leave the TV on - I am never sure whether they want me to talk loudly over it or keep quiet so they can watch it...
Originally Posted by Soundbox: “When I am invited to someone's home to visit and they leave the TV on - I am never sure whether they want me to talk loudly over it or keep quiet so they can watch it...”
The TV set has now for many people replaced the fire as the thing we all sit round in the living room. The polite thing for them to do would be turn the sound down a few notches however to expect them to turn it off altogether would be like expecting people to put the fire out as you came through the door - not happening.
In any case if you knew them well you'd know to avoid visiting during, for instance, Corination Street if you didn't want to watch it with them. Most people sit around and talk with the telly on anyway, perhaps your one of those people who "don't watch telly". (Although remarkably know who's winning tennis/strictly or can talk at great length about the plot of Downton etc.)
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Which brings up a trivial annoyance of my own: people who claim not to watch telly but when they come round sit mesmorised by it and know who's winning tennis/strictly or can talk at great length about the plot of Downton etc.
Originally Posted by 5hane: “A depressing standard these days im afraid
On a positive note: Without a signature you didn't receive the parcel = 2 for the price of 1 ”
I was tracking it; so knew it had turned up.
I was told by Amazon to leave instructions if I'm not in. Except, I was in. And they didn't ring my doorbell or that of either flat above me. (I know because I can hear the doorbell of the flat directly above me)
Quote: “When I am invited to someone's home to visit and they leave the TV on - I am never sure whether they want me to talk loudly over it or keep quiet so they can watch it...”
The only people I know who do this are family. If I've got visitors (who aren't family) the TV goes off. Or it's muted at least.
Originally Posted by Tiger Rag: “I was tracking it; so knew it had turned up.
I was told by Amazon to leave instructions if I'm not in. Except, I was in. And they didn't ring my doorbell or that of either flat above me. (I know because I can hear the doorbell of the flat directly above me)
The only people I know who do this are family. If I've got visitors (who aren't family) the TV goes off. Or it's muted at least.”
I just automatically turn off the box or stuff a tape in to record if I am half way through something when someone calls over. My grumble is with people I don't get a chance to see often and I want to catch up with them but they have half an eye on the telly all the time and its always shows with loud audience applause at regular intervals. I suppose I see TV as entertainment when nothing else to do, but they may see it as more important than my visit - even if I have driven quite a way.
Funnily when they visit me and the telly is off they chat more and seem more relaxed. They certainly never ask for it to be put on or even mention it.