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    Default What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    What rules does everyone know that they had to learn from experience and couldn't just take everyone else's word for it?

    I know one of mine was "Don't bother hitting on the bartender, she's not interested."

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    I've learned through out this year alone that you can't force something to change, if it's meant to happen. You also have to learn that things happen, even if it's for no apparent reason andor not fair. Things just happen, thats life.

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    That no rule is absolute.









    So what's that bartender's name anyway?

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    I don't even remember, I learned that particular lesson years ago. Just thought of it last night is all.

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    I've watched so many dudes hit on female bartenders over the years, it's hilarious! And alot of times the bartender will feed into it because she knows she'll get better tips that way. Then, of course, they'll come the time where the guy finally asks for her number and she'll be like, "Oh, sorry, sweetie, I already have a steady boyfriend." The look on the dudes face after giving her big tips all night is priceless.

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    Everyone is crazy.

    No matter how awesome or enlightened you think your idea is there will always be someone that thinks your full of shit and will fight you on it for the sole reason of wanting to fight.

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    People will probably not (ever) do what they say they will do when they say they will do it. I have a hard time learning that my friends and co-workers may never match my level of commitment. I dont really consider completing the tasks you agree to as a high standard, but it certainly feels like I beat my head on the wall trying to find people who have a relationship with their brain-to-mouth.

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    I learned long ago - and have never forgotten, nor will ever forget - that the average human being will go to extraordinarily violent lengths just to reject personal accountability.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    1. Metal in your hand/touching your body + electricity is not good. Also, always disconnect/turn off power to whatever electrical device being worked on....

    2. Never forget to tip bartenders. Unless of course you want to be ignored when you're trying to get another drink.

    3. Be nice to the wimpy/nerdy guys. They'll save you a lot of trouble or money at some point.

    Oh, and I have picked up a couple bartenders, with only mild flirting and without extra tipping.

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    1. The stripper doesn't love you

    2. Make it clear to your roommate that you DON'T want her to hang her underwear all over the bathroom to dry BEFORE you sign the lease.

    3. Babies can projectile vomit at ANY moment so always be prepared.

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    Quote Originally Posted by V Echoes
    1. The stripper doesn't love you

    2. Make it clear to your roommate that you DON'T want her to hang her underwear all over the bathroom to dry BEFORE you sign the lease.

    3. Babies can projectile vomit at ANY moment so always be prepared.
    So can drunk people.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ajax Knucklebones
    So can drunk people.
    Yeah, I had to learn that one the hard way too.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ajax Knucklebones
    So can drunk people.

    Of course drunk people don't usually sit there looking adorable beforehand...

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Quote Originally Posted by V Echoes
    Of course drunk people don't usually sit there looking adorable beforehand...
    Yeah, but any who projective vomit at me damn well better be trying.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Quote Originally Posted by V Echoes
    Of course drunk people don't usually sit there looking adorable beforehand...
    The ones in short skirts and low-cut tops do...

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rockwulf
    What rules does everyone know that they had to learn from experience and couldn't just take everyone else's word for it?
    too many

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockwulf
    The ones in short skirts and low-cut tops do...

    Really? To me they look pretty gross at that point. They have that weird sheen of sweat across their face and there not doing much.. That's the worst, when they're just sitting there. It's almost like they're plotting.

    Actually it's worse when they're walking around or dancing.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Are we still talking about drunk chicks or zombies?

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rockwulf
    Are we still talking about drunk chicks or zombies?

    Don't try to split hairs.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    I've learned the hard way that, while making friends is the easiest thing in the world, finding among those friends any actual peers is like finding a sugar crystal in a salt shaker.

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    Default Re: What rules can you only learn the hard way?

    Amen to that one.

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    So true. Money has been a good indicator for me. As soon as I stop spending money I see who sticks and who bounces away.

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