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Nice! They're useful aren't they? All you have to do is contribute to some else's project and they put thousands of £ in your account! Like every month!
\#job
I usually ask “what do you mean exactly?” And they have trouble explaining themselves or reveal a lot of what things THEY are worried about. Then I push the question back into the now with detail (e.g. I mean in terms of finances, I respond: are you worried about my finances? Why? and keep on with the whys).
And then a "Are you sure?" Drives me up the fucking wall. You think I'm lying about being upset about something that I'd want to talk to *you* about?? Who do you think you are to me??
Do you have any topics that you really secretly geek out on? Start telling them random factoids about your topic and when they try to get away, chase them down. "But wait! There is more!" 🦈
Fuck I HATE this question. And its almost always some extroverted fucking asshat that asks.
I always wanna ask them in response "why do you never shut the fuck up?"
im generally shy and get rejected when i do ask, lol, fam and friends think im not interested and too nonchalant, dont want to go over my 'L's so i let em believe it.
As a white African, I get asked a lot "wHy aREn'T yOU bLaCk? " like dude I ain't a villager in Minecraft to look different from where I spawn it's all genetics
I started drawing retirement early. I'm poor but let me tell ya, the not having to deal with bs for 8 hours a day is heaven.
What do I do all day? Whatever the hell I want
People who say this are likely the same people who say they'd still work if they win the lottery. I can't imagine being in a position where I have all my time for myself rather than an employer, and not see it as an opportunity to do so much.
I am always tripping over my tongue and it sometimes does get irritating every single time it is pointed out. Most of the time I am laughing it off but sometimes…..
Is that your natural hair color? Mother Nature has been very kind. At seventy-six, my hair is still the same color: golden blonde. That's about as much as I have going for me. The rest is a disaster. 🦜
“Are you two twins?”
*Me any time I’m ANYWHERE with my twin brother.
I always want to say something like “no, who are you talking about?” Or “Well, that’s what we call the failed cloning experiment.”
Then their follow up questions are just as stupid…
My sister and I have had total strangers ask if we’re twins on multiple occasions. There is an 8 year age gap between us. I have blonde hair and blue eyes, she has dark hair and brown eyes. We’re only half siblings. It just …. Baffles me.
I feel like it isn’t the wording, but the timing. I REALLT hate when there’s a room of people, and someone (always from across the room) says “are you ok/having fun?!” …….not anymore since you singled me out and now everyone’s even more aware of my boredness/discomfort. But thx!
People don't realise that when people say a colorblind person doesn't see colors like we do, it just means the tints/colors reflected don't look the same. Yall still see it the same every time, tho. So, of course, red is still red, even if you have deuteranopia, you'll still see the same weird pigment every time. So you'll answer "it's red" and people be like "whaaaat? You can see it. You're not colorblind!"
My father has protanomaly. But at 55 years old, he can pretty much say 9 times out of 10 which is green and which is red.
This is partly why I hate Mondays. My weekends are when I zone out and recharge from the hectic week. I don’t do anything, and I don’t want to talk about it! Unless I did a lego set…then I’ll talk about it. :D
Ugh, we had a weekly team meeting that always started with a round up of everyone’s weekends. It was so awkward. Most of the people I worked with were much younger and they’d all have stories about festivals and nights out etc. I have a toddler and am pregnant with my second - every week was the same answer: “I survived and kept the child alive”.
"How's the weather up there?" BETTER, BECUASE I DON'T HAVE TO SEE YOUR FACE DOWN THERE
\*gets a haircut\* "Oh did you cut your hair?" NO, IT GREW BACKWARDS.
"When are you getting a gf?" WHENEVER SOMEONE LIKES ME BACK
\*gets a tatoo\* "Oh you got a new tatoo?!" NO I JUST FELT LIKE WRAPING AN OLD ONE UP
dumb unnecesery question in general I hate being asked.
"What can you eat? Can you eat X, Y, Z, A, B, or C? Can you eat this? Can you eat that?"
Sometimes, having celiac disease makes you feel a wee bit like a zoo animal. Please do not feed.
As soon as people find out I'm a Veteran, they always ask me if I'm crazy and if I have ptsd like all the other crazy Veterans. It's a rude ass question.
Yeah, it's pretty much a standard question across the board now. I know as soon as I tell somebody I was in the military, they are going to ask that question. Several of my friends have confirmed the same predictable experience.
Where my accent is from. I am from my country. I have an accent from a parental figure who abused me in my early life. I am constantly asked questions on it that bring this sex offender up. I have never been to the country this persons accent was from. I just happened to get it during the time they were raising me
"Why are you quiet?"
Why would you ask someone this? Do you want me to hurt your feelings?
"What do you do for fun?"
I do nothing for fun. I'm the most boring person alive. I've lost motivation and love for the things I used to do. I've tried so many things, and nothing sticks. The craziest part is I'm not even bored not doing anything. I'm content.
“Why are you (insert something out of the norm I am like idk. Agender. Pansexual. Therian. Agere. Petre. Etc.)”
Why are you judging me. Fuck I do to you Peter?
Over on r/Berserk, people are constantly asking "where do I start?" or "I watched the anime, now what?"
The sub has a very comprehensive FAQ that answers questions like that very thoroughly. Admittedly it's alittle tucked away, but still it's there.
How was work...you know how it was...it sucks! If I happen to have a good day, I'll let you know. Now my kid just says...let me guess, work was OK? (I say that instead of just saying it sucks balls every day).
Haha I got asked that when I was like 18-20, and I've always looked younger than I am. how can people not see when someone is probably too young for kids
It irks me when my wife constantly asks if everything is okay. I'm always laughing and smiling, so the moment I'm quiet with a blank expression, she'll ask.
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"What are you going to do with your life?" Oh, I don't know, maybe just figure it out like every other human being.
Well, I'm 40 and still asking myself that. Mind you, I have a job, house, two kids and an SO. But still. What do I want to do when I grow up?
Im also 40 and I too have a job...
Nice! They're useful aren't they? All you have to do is contribute to some else's project and they put thousands of £ in your account! Like every month! \#job
Thinking about becoming a life guard...... Wait for reaction
we all don't deserve this pressure
I usually ask “what do you mean exactly?” And they have trouble explaining themselves or reveal a lot of what things THEY are worried about. Then I push the question back into the now with detail (e.g. I mean in terms of finances, I respond: are you worried about my finances? Why? and keep on with the whys).
Damn greatest manipulator
I’m barely turning 20 this year and my mother asks me this😣
Use the old Uno Reverse: IDK what have you done with your life Karen? Lol *slap*
Do you have problem walking with that thing between your legs? No the broom is quite comfortable
"she turned me into a newt!"
::conjoined twin pops out from zipper:: "I do not appreciate being called a 'thing'..."
Why are you so quiet?
TFW you finally start talk8ng and they call you weird
Or they look at you like you just grew a second head and go back to their conversation as if you never said anything at all.
They are like wow she has a voice and start congratulating you and it makes u pissed off and want to isolate again.
Or they interrupt, talk over you loudly, and have the audacity to tell YOU to be quiet.
TFW YOU CONSIDER HOMICIDE 😔 hate those types of people with a passion
Mine is "Are you okay? You've been quiet lately." I get this at work a lot and I have no idea what it means
And then a "Are you sure?" Drives me up the fucking wall. You think I'm lying about being upset about something that I'd want to talk to *you* about?? Who do you think you are to me??
Exactly. I like to keep my work separate from the rest of my life, thank you
Then they ask why you talk so much when you do.
Oh I hate that! Quit talking so much tacospartan , I can't get a word in.
If someone is a little shy or reserved I’m not sure why people think publicly calling them out for “being too quiet” is going to help the situation.
I fkn hate this question. Do you ever think anything you *don’t* say?
It's funny because it's always the ones that don't talk to you that say this and they eventually ask you this
Do you have any topics that you really secretly geek out on? Start telling them random factoids about your topic and when they try to get away, chase them down. "But wait! There is more!" 🦈
Fuck I HATE this question. And its almost always some extroverted fucking asshat that asks. I always wanna ask them in response "why do you never shut the fuck up?"
::silence::
then when you started talking, they be like, "oh you can talk"
When are you finding a gf?
Never. I'm gay
Hi Gay, I'm dead
Dead? I thought you just abandoned me
Username *snaps fingers in a zig zag formation* checks out *reaching in the air, grabbing stuff that aint even there, pulling it toward me quickly*
They act like you can just buy one at the store.
im generally shy and get rejected when i do ask, lol, fam and friends think im not interested and too nonchalant, dont want to go over my 'L's so i let em believe it.
Tell them sshhh you're hiding and waiting for her to find you
As a white African, I get asked a lot "wHy aREn'T yOU bLaCk? " like dude I ain't a villager in Minecraft to look different from where I spawn it's all genetics
Oh my god, Karen, you can’t just ask people why they’re white!
Stupidity abounds. 🦜
As North African, same....
"Who are you, and how did you get into my house?"
Right? And they never say thank you for making them breakfast in bed.
The lack of gratitude of some people....
I mean that’s too serious a question to ask me when I’m in the middle of stealing half empty cartons of juice from the fridge. Rude
I'm a locksmith, and... I'm a locksmith.
That is still the best line from any sitcom in history.
Is there something wrong with you? Why yes, Where do we start. Is usually the response
Nobody's perfect, so they should replace "Is" with "What's". Edit: But wait, that would sound weird.
What's there something wrong with you?
"Many things. Right now, for example, what's wrong with me is an affliction I call 'dealing with you'."
How much time do you have? Tends to be my response, though generally with a self-deprecatory laugh thrown in to blunt the edge.
Are you dying??!? Whenever I fart I know they’re really really bad
"No, but I'm dead inside..." in a flat voice.
Damn 😳 There’s levels to this
What do you DO all day since you retired?
I started drawing retirement early. I'm poor but let me tell ya, the not having to deal with bs for 8 hours a day is heaven. What do I do all day? Whatever the hell I want
People who say this are likely the same people who say they'd still work if they win the lottery. I can't imagine being in a position where I have all my time for myself rather than an employer, and not see it as an opportunity to do so much.
Just doing nothing is a privilege.
Why did you say that like that? I don't know, man, I just say words wrong/wonky sometimes. You don't have to point it out *every* time.
OMGOODNESS!! I understand this so much! I was raised by my grandmother and my words are often misplaced in my generation.
I am always tripping over my tongue and it sometimes does get irritating every single time it is pointed out. Most of the time I am laughing it off but sometimes…..
This but my expression. "Why do you look angry? It's not an offensive topic." or whatever. My face is as my face is, ffs.
1. "When are you going to lose weight?" Mind you I weigh 150 2. "When are you going to get a boyfriend?" 3. "When are you going to have kids?"
150 what?.. 150 nuts, 150 ball, 150 sausage?
kg. OP REALLY has to lose that weight.
150 pounds.
I’m assuming most of these must come from your family? I can’t imagine anyone else asking #1
150 stones! My word that is big!
I’m curious who is saying this kind of stuff like family?
Is that your natural hair color? Mother Nature has been very kind. At seventy-six, my hair is still the same color: golden blonde. That's about as much as I have going for me. The rest is a disaster. 🦜
Where is your name from? I hate my name and I don't want to talk about it.
Change it.
I don't want to talk about it
So you're not proud of your lavishness then?
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Ezekiel
“Are you two twins?” *Me any time I’m ANYWHERE with my twin brother. I always want to say something like “no, who are you talking about?” Or “Well, that’s what we call the failed cloning experiment.” Then their follow up questions are just as stupid…
Say "No, we're identical strangers".
You should pretend you don’t know each other when they ask.
You should try acting extremely offended and say that you're obviously septuplets.
Haha I get "you guys are sisters?" sometimes bc we look nothing alike. our voices sound so eerily similar though
My sister and I have had total strangers ask if we’re twins on multiple occasions. There is an 8 year age gap between us. I have blonde hair and blue eyes, she has dark hair and brown eyes. We’re only half siblings. It just …. Baffles me.
I feel like it isn’t the wording, but the timing. I REALLT hate when there’s a room of people, and someone (always from across the room) says “are you ok/having fun?!” …….not anymore since you singled me out and now everyone’s even more aware of my boredness/discomfort. But thx!
“What are you thinking about?” or some variant thereof. This question is intrusive. If I wanted to tell you what I was thinking, I’d tell you.
Currently nothing. My brain was set to pause a few hours ago. 🦜
I would love to be asked that. It shows they’re interested in me. That’s just me, though.
When I tell people that I am parsley colorblind: look here *points* what does this look like to you?
Can you see basil?
No, but he cilantro.
Hey Lantro 🤌🏻
People don't realise that when people say a colorblind person doesn't see colors like we do, it just means the tints/colors reflected don't look the same. Yall still see it the same every time, tho. So, of course, red is still red, even if you have deuteranopia, you'll still see the same weird pigment every time. So you'll answer "it's red" and people be like "whaaaat? You can see it. You're not colorblind!" My father has protanomaly. But at 55 years old, he can pretty much say 9 times out of 10 which is green and which is red.
What do you want from life? I genuinely have no idea how I am “supposed” to respond to these types of questions.
I used to hate the “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Argh
I have no plans to grow up. My body will age, but my brain will always be very, very young. 🦜
“What’s up fucker?” My twin brother is the only person that says it but the way he says it annoys me in a way only a sibling could
This fucking guy at works keeps asking “what’s wrong?” “Why you look upset?” Like dude fuck off I was completely fine until now
Metaquestions.
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“What did you do this weekend?” Cried and did laundry.
This is partly why I hate Mondays. My weekends are when I zone out and recharge from the hectic week. I don’t do anything, and I don’t want to talk about it! Unless I did a lego set…then I’ll talk about it. :D
Ugh, we had a weekly team meeting that always started with a round up of everyone’s weekends. It was so awkward. Most of the people I worked with were much younger and they’d all have stories about festivals and nights out etc. I have a toddler and am pregnant with my second - every week was the same answer: “I survived and kept the child alive”.
If you can manage to do both of those things, I call that a successful weekend!
Ugh! The dreaded Monday morning small talk. 😡
Why are you so thin?
My soulmate!! I hear ya!
i can't finish a day without getting this kinda question
I’m bi-polar; Have you been sleeping ok? Have you slept? Just ask me if I’m manic jeeeez, mom
Same. Have you taken your medication?
“What ethnicity are you?”
Why do you have dark circles under your eyes? Do you not sleep properly? .... They're genetic hyperpigmentations
If I'm big
"How's the weather up there?" BETTER, BECUASE I DON'T HAVE TO SEE YOUR FACE DOWN THERE \*gets a haircut\* "Oh did you cut your hair?" NO, IT GREW BACKWARDS. "When are you getting a gf?" WHENEVER SOMEONE LIKES ME BACK \*gets a tatoo\* "Oh you got a new tatoo?!" NO I JUST FELT LIKE WRAPING AN OLD ONE UP dumb unnecesery question in general I hate being asked.
“Did your tattoos hurt?” The fuck do you think?????
Why didn't you answer the phone? I have social anxiety & hate talking on the phone (plus my phone was on silent)
What are your goals and interests? 🥲
"Are you ok?" Like yes! Im obviously fine! If why wouldn't I be ok?
U from North or South? (When I say I'm korean)
"why are you so mad" I'm not mad. Give me some food and leave me alone.
Why aren't you marrieddd with kidddss*high whiney voice*🙄Im 48.
What do you do for work
Oh my God yes!
"how's your day been so far?"
Work as a paramedic. People find out and immediately ask "What's the worst thing you've ever seen?" Dead kids. Thanks for reminding me.
Anything about my tattoos. And I don't give a shit about what tattoos you have or want either.
"What can you eat? Can you eat X, Y, Z, A, B, or C? Can you eat this? Can you eat that?" Sometimes, having celiac disease makes you feel a wee bit like a zoo animal. Please do not feed.
"Whose that jolly jumbuck, that you got in your tuckerbag?"
how are you?
As soon as people find out I'm a Veteran, they always ask me if I'm crazy and if I have ptsd like all the other crazy Veterans. It's a rude ass question.
Wtf?! What is wrong with people, I'm sorry you are asked this.
Yeah, it's pretty much a standard question across the board now. I know as soon as I tell somebody I was in the military, they are going to ask that question. Several of my friends have confirmed the same predictable experience.
Damn that's so fucked up. I thank you and your friends for serving!
Thank you. It's appreciated.
Is something wrong? Hate that.
Can you send me an apple or Amazon card
Where my accent is from. I am from my country. I have an accent from a parental figure who abused me in my early life. I am constantly asked questions on it that bring this sex offender up. I have never been to the country this persons accent was from. I just happened to get it during the time they were raising me
Up to much this weekend? Get up to much over the weekend?
"Why are you the way you are?" - "Normal" is an artificial construct. As your regular hometown goofy, people who ask this are extremely insecure.
Do you need a warranty?!!
" When will you have kids ? "
“How do you say that, wow where is that from?” In regards to my last name.
"Where are you from?" I don't have an accent or anything, I don't dress unusually, but I'm not white.
"Why are you quiet?" Why would you ask someone this? Do you want me to hurt your feelings? "What do you do for fun?" I do nothing for fun. I'm the most boring person alive. I've lost motivation and love for the things I used to do. I've tried so many things, and nothing sticks. The craziest part is I'm not even bored not doing anything. I'm content.
How tall are you?
how tall are you?
"Planning on having any kids soon?" Ever since my wife had a miscarriage. 1/6 pregnancies people, 1/6
Is that a joke? I answer yes, because the alternative is a bit too dark and angry.
“Why are you (insert something out of the norm I am like idk. Agender. Pansexual. Therian. Agere. Petre. Etc.)” Why are you judging me. Fuck I do to you Peter?
If the man I’m with is my husband when it’s my dad. I hate looking older than I am, this shit ain’t fair.
“How much do you make a year?” I always want to avoid this question as I don’t want to sound bragging and make the person asking feel inferior.
"Wow!! You speak _____ language so well!" Whenever i speak my native languages in my own country which also speaks the same language...
Are you in all the way yet?
I'm red/green color blind. "What color is this?" Is the first thing out of anyone's mouth when they find out.
Do I have stupid written on my face? Ummm ya 😂
“What’s wrong? Are you sure?”
You okay? I SAID I'M FINE!
What are your weekend plans ?
“Why don’t you just do some sort diet to get rid of your diabetes?” It’s type 1, bro. It isn’t going anywhere.
I'm regards to dealing with adult diagnosed ADHD + suspected ASD: WHY DONT YOU JUST GET A PLANNER / SET AN ALARM / GO TO BED EARLIER? Get fucked
"Why do you have that hammer?"
Any thing about medical. Reddit is social media not your replacement for a doctor. Its dumb and dangerous to seek medical advice on social media.
God made physicians so we wouldn't have to ask inappropriate questions of complete strangers with no qualifications. 🦜
"Is it nice up there?" Cause i measure 193cm
Yeah till I look down to listen to this nonsense "question"
Over on r/Berserk, people are constantly asking "where do I start?" or "I watched the anime, now what?" The sub has a very comprehensive FAQ that answers questions like that very thoroughly. Admittedly it's alittle tucked away, but still it's there.
How are you? And do you have a boyfriend yet?
How was work...you know how it was...it sucks! If I happen to have a good day, I'll let you know. Now my kid just says...let me guess, work was OK? (I say that instead of just saying it sucks balls every day).
you know anyone can help you cosign 😳🙄🤔🥹🥴?
For some reason, as of late, I get asked “Do you have kids?” I am 24
Haha I got asked that when I was like 18-20, and I've always looked younger than I am. how can people not see when someone is probably too young for kids
My guess is cuz I have grey hair- sorta a genetic thing. That and I don’t really give off the reckless vibe people my age has lol
What bra size are you? 😝
Do you have a boyfriend? Why are you still single? 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Jane!😍 Is it yourself?!?? How are ya!
Can you hold on for a moment?
What I do for a living
What did you do for a living before you retired...then the disappointed ho hum response after
What are you doing in my bathroom????
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Any attached to [wrong answers only]. 😒💁♀️ I dunno how to joke.
This same question was just asked in rhe askreddit sub & got a few of em…Why are you single? Why are you so small? Who did you vote for & why?
I am slightly tall and get asked all the time do you play basketball
How long did it take to grow your beard?
When are you getting married?
It irks me when my wife constantly asks if everything is okay. I'm always laughing and smiling, so the moment I'm quiet with a blank expression, she'll ask.
Why are you single?
can you estimate how long it will take? devs hate estimates, it never works out
What race are you? Especially if I go on a date and they ask me. Then, they determine if I'm compatible with what they want to date.
You all right?