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Sammy3469 said:
Chemical X said:
so, got the dreaded "office lunch" invite.  I work for a big company and my group here is small, 9 people.  we do similar things, but not the same exact thing.  we report to the same mgr. who is located in another state.  so, lunch was today and mgr. came up from where he lives to be in the market for 2-3 days, take meetings and join us for lunch.  he is my 4th mgr. in 4 years.  at lunch he says he can't pay for everything, he doesn't have authorization to do so from his boss, but he'll buy 2 large appetizers for the group.

what's the etiquette call here?  in the past, our mgr. has either expensed or pulled out a personal card to pay and treat.  I figure the cost was around $10-15pp.  Me personally, I would pay no matter what.  he left before all of us to take a meeting, we all kind of snickered.

wanted to engage the group here..........
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So he won't spend $200 (probably less) for a team lunch?  Sounds like he knows he's not going to see you again.  
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IMO, "office lunch" means the office pays. otherwise it's "forced lunch" with coworkers.

 
El Floppo said:
my friends who homeschool their kids have them in a lot of group activities and schooling. not sure how it all works, but in the SF & NYC areas at least, there appears to be some sort of communal home-schooling activities. 

buy yeah- home schooled kids are pretty typically socially "off" with their peers more than adults. they're used to everything being planned around them- usually not great alllowing other kids to take any kind of control... IME.
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I'm not against homeschooling in  Siri and I know a couple families that do a good job.    My wife actually taught part time as a Spanish instructor at a homeschooling co-op in Illinois and she said the kids were the most respectful and prepared kids she had ever taught.  

 I think once kids get into sports when they are a bit older they participate more in groups and learn some more social skills.   But if you are going to homeschool I feel you have an obligation to socialize your children to supplement the curriculum you are providing at home. 

 Plus from what I understand the father is a very domineering guy, not abusive or neglectful but certainly seems to rule his household and it pisses me off when the wife's feelings aren't taken into account when making major decisions like this. 

 
I don't have the patience to practice writing with my 5-year for 15-minutes, I couldn't imagine having to do that for 6 hours.  There's not enough alcohol in the world to do that.

 
mr roboto said:
I'm not against homeschooling in  Siri and I know a couple families that do a good job.    My wife actually taught part time as a Spanish instructor at a homeschooling co-op in Illinois and she said the kids were the most respectful and prepared kids she had ever taught.  

 I think once kids get into sports when they are a bit older they participate more in groups and learn some more social skills.   But if you are going to homeschool I feel you have an obligation to socialize your children to supplement the curriculum you are providing at home. 

 Plus from what I understand the father is a very domineering guy, not abusive or neglectful but certainly seems to rule his household and it pisses me off when the wife's feelings aren't taken into account when making major decisions like this. 
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co-op was the word I was struggling to come up. 

agree with everything you wrote. one of the most aspects of elementary school, IMO, is getting the kids socialized. even better in pre-school.  my gb's wife has homeschooled both boys at times- the oldest is brilliant, but has some psychological issues (genetic... schizophrenia runs in the family) that were hugely problematic when he was younger, regardless of however touch-feely the school was. has done very well in HS after a bunch of years at home. the youngest is a stud baseball player and popular kid, but seemed to be struggling with some literacy skills, so they pulled him for a couple years. sounds like they have him taking one or two classes at his old school with his peers, and of course still playing ball 24-7.

your neighbor dad sounds like trouble. my gb's wife is exhausted doing the home-schooling- and that's with only 1 kid at a time. that dude needs to put the ##### back up on a pedestal for a bit and give her more support.

eta: love how siri had to interject in your post.. that #####.

 
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El Floppo said:
co-op was the word I was struggling to come up. 

agree with everything you wrote. one of the most aspects of elementary school, IMO, is getting the kids socialized. even better in pre-school.  my gb's wife has homeschooled both boys at times- the oldest is brilliant, but has some psychological issues (genetic... schizophrenia runs in the family) that were hugely problematic when he was younger, regardless of however touch-feely the school was. has done very well in HS after a bunch of years at home. the youngest is a stud baseball player and popular kid, but seemed to be struggling with some literacy skills, so they pulled him for a couple years. sounds like they have him taking one or two classes at his old school with his peers, and of course still playing ball 24-7.

your neighbor dad sounds like trouble. my gb's wife is exhausted doing the home-schooling- and that's with only 1 kid at a time. that dude needs to put the ##### back up on a pedestal for a bit and give her more support.

eta: love how siri had to interject in your post.. that #####.
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Lol yeah I dictated voice to text. Tried to say 'theory'

 
bud29 said:
Haven't been been here in a while, but stopping by to drop the hottest of taeks:

Dating sucks*. I can't wait until I'm settled in with a wife and don't have to worry about all this bull####. Sure to draw some laughs from the married crowd (pretty much everyone here afaik), but seriously. I look forward to the day where my problems are generally "ugh, she wanted the washing machine here and now she wanted it over there" or "she said this shelf is too long and now says it's too short" as opposed to "will this woman I love ever talk to me again." JFC.

*More realistically, I probably suck at choosing women to date. But I need to vent.
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You might wish to PM roverfish for some pointers.

 
bud29 said:
Haven't been been here in a while, but stopping by to drop the hottest of taeks:

Dating sucks*. I can't wait until I'm settled in with a wife and don't have to worry about all this bull####. Sure to draw some laughs from the married crowd (pretty much everyone here afaik), but seriously. I look forward to the day where my problems are generally "ugh, she wanted the washing machine here and now she wanted it over there" or "she said this shelf is too long and now says it's too short" as opposed to "will this woman I love ever talk to me again." JFC.

*More realistically, I probably suck at choosing women to date. But I need to vent.
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1.  You need to post your dating misadventures for our entertainment.

2.  Dating can be a grind.  

3.  Stop looking at it like you're shopping for a wife.  If you're older and single, you both have flaws.  Most of the time it will be obvious right away that you aren't looking at a future together.  But you're both in the same boat.  Choose to have fun and be friendly and upfront, and you'll cultivate a few FWB that are fun to go out with once in a while.  Since 22 year old is unavailable, I needed a date to a semi-formal cocktail party tonight.  French whore stepped in and we'll have a great time, I'm sure.

4.  Tons of single women out there that want to get married.  Conversation usually happens around the three month mark:  "where is this going?"  

5.  If you'd like to feel married, I'd be happy to not have sex with you, tell you you're doing everything wrong, and take half of your money.

 
bud29 said:
Haven't been been here in a while, but stopping by to drop the hottest of taeks:

Dating sucks*. I can't wait until I'm settled in with a wife and don't have to worry about all this bull####. Sure to draw some laughs from the married crowd (pretty much everyone here afaik), but seriously. I look forward to the day where my problems are generally "ugh, she wanted the washing machine here and now she wanted it over there" or "she said this shelf is too long and now says it's too short" as opposed to "will this woman I love ever talk to me again." JFC.

*More realistically, I probably suck at choosing women to date. But I need to vent.
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Actually in marriage the problem is more like "I wish this woman I love would never talk to me again."

 
Not a dating misadventure, but my GB's hot Wife 2.0 insisted that I accompany them to a party for her Orangetheory class. I was 20 years older and an easy 100 pounds heavier than anybody in the room. My friends adore me, and dragged a few women in front of me. They all bolted at the earliest opportunity. :oldunsure:  

 
kevzilla said:
Not a dating misadventure, but my GB's hot Wife 2.0 insisted that I accompany them to a party for her Orangetheory class. I was 20 years older and an easy 100 pounds heavier than anybody in the room. My friends adore me, and dragged a few women in front of me. They all bolted at the earliest opportunity. :oldunsure:  
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How was you magic spacehair game?

 
mr roboto said:
 Plus from what I understand the father is a very domineering guy, not abusive or neglectful but certainly seems to rule his household and it pisses me off when the wife's feelings aren't taken into account when making major decisions like this. 
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Definitely getting a religious wack-job vibe on this one. 

OrtonToOlsen said:
I love homeschooling.  Basically because 75% of parents that homeschool their kids are loons.  
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Bingo.

 
bud29 said:
Haven't been been here in a while, but stopping by to drop the hottest of taeks:

Dating sucks*. I can't wait until I'm settled in with a wife and don't have to worry about all this bull####. Sure to draw some laughs from the married crowd (pretty much everyone here afaik), but seriously. I look forward to the day where my problems are generally "ugh, she wanted the washing machine here and now she wanted it over there" or "she said this shelf is too long and now says it's too short" as opposed to "will this woman I love ever talk to me again." JFC.

*More realistically, I probably suck at choosing women to date. But I need to vent.
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You poor dumb ******* 

 
So just started going through some bills. Apparently the out of control spending was more out of control than I thought. :sadbanana:

Going to see how much I can round up with receipts to return, but she pretty much managed to take what we've scratched and fought to save up over the last year and a half and spent it all in one month. Now, we're not talking FBG levels of money here, but it still stings pretty badly.

 
My Grandpa wants a $200 harmonica for Christmas.  Who knew there was such a thing as a $200 harmonica?  But if a 97-year-old man wants a $200 harmonica, he's damn well going to get it.

 
GroveDiesel said:
So just started going through some bills. Apparently the out of control spending was more out of control than I thought. :sadbanana:

Going to see how much I can round up with receipts to return, but she pretty much managed to take what we've scratched and fought to save up over the last year and a half and spent it all in one month. Now, we're not talking FBG levels of money here, but it still stings pretty badly.
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If she happened to buy an expensive harmonica, I'll take it off your hands.

(Seriously, though - sorry for what you're going through.)

 
Also we packed up about 8 trash bags full of all the kids toys because thier idea of playing with them involves throwing them at each other or building a barricade in the middle of the room to "keep the dog out" .  Basically our basement was looking like that scene in toy Story 3 where they bring in the preschoolers

 
krista4 said:
My Grandpa wants a $200 harmonica for Christmas.  Who knew there was such a thing as a $200 harmonica?  But if a 97-year-old man wants a $200 harmonica, he's damn well going to get it.
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Obviously. 

 
5-ish Finkle said:
Pretty sure people are doing that on Twitch, or something, already.
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My wife's cousin does this on the Facebook live streaming thing, apparently.

i can't think of anything I'd like to watch less. 

Okay, maybe the Voice. Or soccer.

 
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