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MingyJongo75
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03 Oct 2011, 6:12 pm

anneurysm wrote:
Not too annoyed, because I know many of them are there for a reason. Sticking to them also gives me security, familiarity and comfort. I do, however, think some of them are pointless. Like "How are you?" Why would you ask that question when people don't really want to know how you actually are, and expect you to give the same response every time? It's so pointless! :x


I also hate that question. :(



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03 Oct 2011, 7:04 pm

I can play by most of the rules. I even have my own stupid rules, like counting sentences when I'm talking about something that interests me.

Social Norms That Need To Die:

#1-- Always say you are fine in response to the question, "How are you?" Seriously-- If you don't want to know, don't ask. Say something like, "Isn't it just a super-wonderful-iffic day today?!?!" That way I know I'm supposed to give you some equally saccharin-soaked BS response.

#2-- Subsidiary of #1-- Saying everything is fine, when it's not. I'm naive enough to believe you. Furthermore, the alternative to taking most statements at face value is a perpetual guessing game. Think about that for a minute-- and then tell me the truth even if it hurts your pride a little.

#3-- Members of opposite genders cannot be "just friends." Married people should not have friends of the opposite sex. Any gesture of affection bestowed upon a member of the opposite sex must of necessity be sexual in nature and intent.


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