Where the Kids Come to Mouth Off

[Gattigap]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I'm not a big fan of the business hug, though it happens from time to time when all of the offices get together for quarterly meetings. I am a big social hugger, though, so if I meet Sebby cuz I'm in PA on business, he may get to feel my rack.

I thought hugs were standard FBer policy.

Hmm. If they're not, then that awkward moment with Atticus is starting to take on new meaning.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
How's that herpes cream fringey recommended doing?

TM

What is it, "TM Displays Moronnessity Month"? (a) Valtrex is not a cream. It's a pill. Even ARBY knows this. (b) Hank quotes Gilligan episodes all the damn time on politics (this part (b) may be a whiff).

Sebby, women encounter things touching/squishing their breasts far more often than you encounter breasts being squished against your chest. Maybe I'm asexual, or hormonally challenged, but generally in a hugging situation I'm not focused on my breasts. Hmmmmm, so, do you hug your mom? Are you focused on feeling her up? Iiiiiinteresting.

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
...I used to ride a bus to work where there was this guy who was totally harmless looking and would always hug girls and socialize about "realtionship stuff' with the women on the bus. ...

I was going to make an outing joke, but then it sunk in. Ewww. Just ewww.

Who the hell talks to people on public transportation, especially on a bus? I rode public transit every day for five years and can count on one hand the number of conversations I've had on public transit (excluding "excuse me," "pardon me", "get the fuck out of the way jackass" coming from me and "do you know which stop we should get off at for _____" from the tourists). Once a woman asked me about a book I was reading, because it had an interesting psychedelic cover, which I remember because she was hot. I can't remember the substance of a single other conversation.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by baltassoc
I was going to make an outing joke, but then it sunk in. Ewww. Just ewww.

Who the hell talks to people on public transportation, especially on a bus? I rode public transit every day for five years and can count on one hand the number of conversations I've had on public transit (excluding "excuse me," "pardon me", "get the fuck out of the way jackass" coming from me and "do you know which stop we should get off at for _____" from the tourists). Once a woman asked me about a book I was reading, because it had an interesting psychedelic cover, which I remember because she was hot. I can't remember the substance of a single other conversation.

For "work" read "school" and he forgot to put "short" in front of "bus."

[Not Bob]

Moose pitches well, but ....
"where is Mister October?"
Boss growls to Torre

Who's Larry Walker?
he's your daddy, Odalis
LA: "where's Orel?"

Rally Monkey fails
Schilling gets a playoff win
with help from Manny

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by baltassoc

Who the hell talks to people on public transportation, especially on a bus? I rode public transit every day for five years and can count on one hand the number of conversations I've had on public transit (excluding "excuse me," "pardon me", "get the fuck out of the way jackass" coming from me and "do you know which stop we should get off at for _____" from the tourists). Once a woman asked me about a book I was reading, because it had an interesting psychedelic cover, which I remember because she was hot. I can't remember the substance of a single other conversation.

What about apartment buildings? In my last building, no one said anything to anyone. I probably said less than 20 words to my neighbors. I moved on Friday to a new building and three women have introduced themselves and told me their unit number. Have I stumbled across a swingers building?

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by baltassoc
I was going to make an outing joke, but then it sunk in. Ewww. Just ewww.

Who the hell talks to people on public transportation, especially on a bus? I rode public transit every day for five years and can count on one hand the number of conversations I've had on public transit (excluding "excuse me," "pardon me", "get the fuck out of the way jackass" coming from me and "do you know which stop we should get off at for _____" from the tourists). Once a woman asked me about a book I was reading, because it had an interesting psychedelic cover, which I remember because she was hot. I can't remember the substance of a single other conversation.

I know of relationships that have started based on public transportation encounters.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
What is it, "TM Displays Moronnessity Month"? (a) Valtrex is not a cream. It's a pill. Even ARBY knows this. (b) Hank quotes Gilligan episodes all the damn time on politics (this part (b) may be a whiff).

(a) I should have known better. If it's a prescription drug for some sort of problem, you are currently taking it (or should refill your prescription). I bow to your expertise.

(b) As I said in the post you apparently had trouble understanding, I don't read politics. So, much like reruns of must-see-tv for bilmore, it's new to me.

TM

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I know of relationships that have started based on public transportation encounters.

Thanks. Now that Bus Stop/Under My Umbrella song is going through my head.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
That's because men's emotions change for no apparent reason. It's scary. You never know whether you'll be able to jolly them out of it, or whether trying will just piss them off more.

But a blow job will do the trick every time.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
You just reminded me of a question I had for women... How do you all handle those creepy desperate cats who hug you or try to make physical contact because they clearly need, but don't get much, female attention. You know the guys I'm talking about, right? I used to ride a bus to work where there was this guy who was totally harmless looking and would always hug girls and socialize about "realtionship stuff' with the women on the bus. He was clearly desperate for female attention. I would see him give mini-massages to chicks and when a girl was hungover, I heard him saying "Go ahead, lean your head on my shoulder." It was pretty pathetic, and all the guys used to look at each other when he'd do it, but some of the chicks just seemed clueless about it. Of course, other chicks who were a bit more savvy would sit away from the guy and cringe just like the rest of us. Is this sort of fellow common? I don't have one in my office, but imagine there must be many more of him around. Why don't women ever just tell the guy "Hey, quit the 5th grade touchy-feely bit. If you want to meet women, do it in the proper social context, and act like a man instead of some creepy asexual friend." Guy was so annoying. He was always talking with the chicks about his sister's relationship stories and how his dog was so cute. Yes, he even bought a puppy to meet chicks. Thank God I don't ride the bus anymore.

Some random guy on a bus hugs me and he's going to get slugged.

That said, I know quite a few of the inappropriately touchy guys. One of them likes to kiss women's hands. Another corners them in difficult-to-get-out-of conversations. Another is married to my cousin, and he always puts his hand on women's backs when he's talking to them. Two of these three are Eastern European, though I don't think my sample size is big enough to make sweeping generalizations. Generally, once I figure out what's up I just avoid the guy and refuse to be cornered by him, though sometimes that can be difficult. I also give heads up to other unsuspecting women who may not have the benefit of experience with the guy.

Every woman in my family knows how to rescue other women from my cousin's husband, and everyone in my group of friends knows how to fend off kissy-hand-guy. The corner-into-conversation guy is a bit more difficult, because he tries to incorporate other people and it's a little more difficult to extract yourself from the conversation.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by RealityBites
We have a meeting for the offices in our firm coming up. Recently, while attending a meeting I ran into one of my colleagues at a cocktail party. She went in for the hug hello. I was a little taken aback, but it was fine...

Is it fine? Do I make this the standard hello for the women (and the men?) Granted I work with this particular office frequently, and see them at meetings generally 3 - 4 times a year.

It's really starting to bug me and I don't want to have that awkward moment.

Next time she goes in for the hug, give her a little nipple tweak. It'll either put an end to the hug or move her to the next level. It's only by having the courage to try that we learn.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Thank GOD. I was running out of things to do besides work.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Not Bob
Moose pitches well, but ....
"where is Mister October?"
Boss growls to Torre

Who's Larry Walker?
he's your daddy, Odalis
LA: "where's Orel?"

Rally Monkey fails
Schilling gets a playoff win
with help from Manny

Indian summer
Sunny now but snow is coming
Yankees in four?

[Shape Shifter]

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