Bad Manners and Brimstone

There's a nonprofit store in Baltimore that takes donated craft supplies to resell. It looks like they have a handful of locations in the US (Ann Arbor, MI, Baltimore, MD, Richmond, VA, Portland, OR) https://baltimore.scrapcreativereuse.org

Depending on the materials you have, it's possible a teacher could use them or maybe a community/senior center.

The invitation seems odd to me, because in my area, scouting award ceremonies at the local level aren't huge events that "everyone" is expected to attend. It's usually the awardees' families, their pack or troop, and other scouting friends.  At our yearly district awards ceremony (in a normal year), it's usually the same people who would normally show up to the Roundtable (monthly informational meeting), plus the families and some of their packs/troops.
 

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Quote from: Jem on August 25, 2020, 08:19:05 am

We had a woman at my church who used to come to fellowship events and announce that she would use her fancy camera to take photos of everyone. But then she NEVER SHARED THE PHOTOS WITH ANYONE. This happened multiple times. I still think it is extremely weird. What on earth did she do with them?!?! At any rate, the first event I was at where she did this I didn't take many photos of my own because I assumed she was taking photos OF THE EVENT to be SHARED WITH PEOPLE AT THE EVENT about the event. When I (and others) learned that she was NOT sharing these photos we basically started just ignoring her photo taking at future events.

I do find this odd, but I could see a scenario where the woman says something like, "I attend many of my church's fellowship events and I always tell everyone that I will be taking photos. However, would you believe that no one ever asks to see or use them?!?" Maybe she doesn't want to be pushy and force her photos on people? If not already attempted, I might ask her about them. "How did your luncheon photos turn out? Is there a way that I could view them?" I think that would be quite telling.

I guess I never discussed this with her directly, but the church has an online presence where photos of events are posted, and sometimes even has printed out photos to be pinned to a bulletin board. She knows that the church asks for photos people have taken to be shared with others - but she doesn't.

It might be that she has a problem with follow-through.  She likes *taking* the pictures, but actually printing them or posting them could be too much effort for her.  Has anyone actually asked her about it?

I decided last year to stop wishing everyone a happy birthday on Facebook.  If we're RL friends (or special in some way), I *might* post a message.  I do appreciate when someone takes a few seconds out of their day to write something to me on my birthday.

Quote from: oogyda on June 30, 2020, 02:10:49 pm

DH's retired military status is directly connected to our "My Lowes" reward card.  It's my understanding the many are.  Until just recently, I was able to get the discount simply by using the reward card.  Now, I also have to show my "dependent's ID" card as well.  The reason being is that too many people are using eligible reward cards or phone numbers to get the discount without being eligible themselves. 

That's really not a problem for us since he retired, he maintains a (retired) military ID card and that qualifies me to have my "dependent's ID" card. 

The problem arises because many veterans do not have an ID card that identifies them as such.  They use their discharge papers to sign up for benefits when they originally apply (there is a more centralized data base now). The reason last name's have to match is because the spouse of a veteran would have no other way to claim the discount. 


Since you DO have a dependent's ID card, though, I think they were mistaken to not accept that as proof enough.  Historically (before we had the rewards card), it's always been enough when I've used it whereas I have had problems with Home Depot in that regard.  I'm sure it varies by location.

I didn't realize it's unusual for spouses of veterans to have an ID card.  For some reason I just assumed everyone would go get one.  But I am sure it depends on status and benefits available.  I have the luxury of having a commissary very close so wanted it for that.

This is also one of the reasons I should consider if I do write them.

I don't have one, as the spouse of a veteran.  My husband just went through an ordeal to get a new card -- you're supposed to call and make an appointment, but they don't answer the phones.   When they finally do answer the phone, the appointments were always "full".  He finally had to just show up, even though you're not supposed to. 

The name Russian Tea didn't ring any bells but the combo of ingredients did. It seems that the original recipe of "Russian" tea using black tea, lemon and sugar got the "1960's twist" by substituting processed convenience food to make a similar taste.  As described in this article, it was one of those drink mixes layered in a jar and given out as gifts. https://www.southernliving.com/drinks/what-is-russian-tea

The other 2 I'm sure are trolling of the British.


***But the tea method reminds me of exactly how a co-worker in Perth, AU made their morning tea.

My mother  used to make this "Russian Tea" to have as an easy hot drink in the winter. 

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Quote from: Nikko-chan on April 13, 2020, 09:33:58 pm

Or should i log in to work on weekends and holidays to make sure their aren't any missed messages?

Definitely.  Just make it a habit to check your messages daily, it seems like this is what your manager is expecting you to do.

No, not daily - just on work days. if you're not paid for weekends, you don't do any work on them, which includes reading email as that is something that you should be on the clock for.

My job is the same way. I can't log into and check anything unless I am clocked in. It is 100% a terminable offense.

I'm not sure how Discord severs work, but from her phrasing,  it doesn't seem like OP would be locked out if she's not actually scheduled to work.    I realize she shouldn't have to "work" when she's not scheduled!  If the only way, though, to learn about the meetings is to take a couple of minutes to check her messages, I'm not sure I see the problem.

It's my understanding that there are workplaces like restaurants where you have to call in for your schedule (via a computer app or actually calling the store)  I'm not sure I see a difference here.