I've found stolen tomatoes and eggplant that look just like that peach. It's like they were playing with it.
superfly_samurai
Delivery had a lot to do with softening the approach.
Definitely not for all situations, but to be fair, no approach could be.
I had a friend in college that would just say, "So, what's your deal?"
I'm shocked at how well it worked. Open ended, so you only get what they're willing to talk about, but they'll still be ok talking.
Because Bob usually knows, and/or did it.
(I use Bob too)
I think it was Lewis Black who said, "I don't know if you've noticed, but the two party system in this country is a bowl of shit looking at itself in the mirror."
I vote for who earns my vote. I refuse the forced choice of two terrible options.
There's no such thing as quiet quitting. I prefer acting your wage.
Teach a child to fish, basically.
If we keep making it easy for them... Ask and I'll give you all the answers... They'll never learn.
My first response these days is, "What have you tried so far?" And, "What are you searching for in 'Google'?"
Mine sits politely at the counter while we cook (no paws on the counter) waiting to taste anything we are cooking.
I don't think she knows she's a cat.