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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 16:17:57 GMT -5
This was today's exchange with a know-it-all: Him: It's hot in here. Me: Yes, they just turned the AC on and it's still 82 degrees according to the thermostat. Him: No, if it was 82 degrees I'd be sweating and I'm not. Oh yeah, me and the thermostat are in cahoots to lie about it.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Aug 12, 2014 16:21:33 GMT -5
How did you stop yourself from snatching it out of her hands, rolling it up, and smacking her with it? Or am I the only one that would have had to stifle that urge I was thinking more along the lines of shoving it down here throat. That guarantees she will no longer be able to read for a while Talk about all the news that's no longer fit to print!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 16:42:50 GMT -5
The funnier part is that CCL said she just nods and smiles and doesn't argue about it. In CCL's defense, she said, "mostly" nod and smile. but carry on, it's my turn to bring the popcorn! This is true lol
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Post by Tiny on Aug 12, 2014 17:05:53 GMT -5
This was today's exchange with a know-it-all: Him: It's hot in here. Me: Yes, they just turned the AC on and it's still 82 degrees according to the thermostat. Him: No, if it was 82 degrees I'd be sweating and I'm not. Oh yeah, me and the thermostat are in cahoots to lie about it. LOL! That's just 'conversation'... it's not an arguement. I think there are different kinds of 'know it alls' 1.) someone who MUST have the last word may be mistaken for a know it all - this person is just a jerk. 2.) someone who states things because that's what they ASSUME to be right (they usually change their tune if presented with facts/examples of what is actually right. They don't argue and won't "die on their hill" because they are right). 3.) someone who just sez stuff without filtering because a response is required and they don't take the time/effort to figure out the correct response. IE humans tend to offer 'advice' when presented with a 'problem' even if the person with the 'problem' doesn't really want a solution/advice (ie a rant) 4.) and finally the annoying "Know it All" who will die on their hill becasue they are RIGHT!! or who will come around to the right answer BUT they convice themselves they thought of it and therefore ALWAYS knew the right info. #1 is the worse kind of 'know it all' - they are difficult to manipulate. They don't morph into #4 and eventually do a 180 with new info which they 'discovered' themselves. They stick to their original point of view becasue they are RIGHT! #2 and 3 are annoying but generally harmless. #4 is a pain in the @$$ but can be manipulated - but you have to be willing to live with them believing that every good idea/whatever was their's right from the start. Those are the kinds of "Know It Alls" I've had the pleasure of working with. The "must have the last word" Know it All was the driving factor for me finding another job. I've successfully dealt with (or manipulated) the other 3 kinds to my working advantage and a fairly harmonious work experience. ADDED: I secretly fear there is a special place in hell for people (like me) who occassionally manipulate people for my own advantage (especially done at work - to get a project finished or moved forward).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 21:07:11 GMT -5
"I think there are different kinds of 'know it alls'
1.) someone who MUST have the last word may be mistaken for a know it all - this person is just a jerk."
I'm afraid my k-i-a is definitely a #1. That is the reason he has multiple ex-wives, is estranged from all their kids, and causes the lame to walk in order to avoid him.
#'s 2 through 4 are actually kind of fun to play with sometimes. I don't think we're going to hell for that because, if we are made in God's image, he has one rocking sense of humor.
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Post by The Fonz on Aug 12, 2014 21:50:59 GMT -5
I tend to just not reply to posts and comments on this board
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Post by msventoux on Aug 12, 2014 22:28:33 GMT -5
I'm supervising one. I just stare blankly, then go back to what I was doing before I was graced with another of her misguided nuggets of profundity.
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 13, 2014 5:38:42 GMT -5
I used to work with one of those, so glad we're not in the same building now. This chick would sit there at lunch and read to us out of the newspaper. I could be the only one in there, with my head in a book, and she'd still do it. why on earth wouldn't you just say "do you mind?! I'm trying to read and you're distracting me. People like to enjoy their lunches in peace."
I must be really mean, because I would have said something.
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Post by DagnyT on Aug 13, 2014 9:47:31 GMT -5
I live in North Carolina. Our gas prices at Christmas in 2008 fell to $1.49. I remember thinking that was a great Christmas present to us all. Of course, I remember it also being $4.05 in July 2008. (I only remember this because I had just slipped a disc and remember thinking, "Wow, great pain in my back and great pain at the pump." It was actually the highest price I have ever paid in my life, before then or afterwards. My take is that it is correct to say that gas prices were lower when President Obama took office, but the suggestion that high gas prices are his fault is, well, faulty.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Aug 13, 2014 11:04:46 GMT -5
I used to work with one of those, so glad we're not in the same building now. This chick would sit there at lunch and read to us out of the newspaper. I could be the only one in there, with my head in a book, and she'd still do it. why on earth wouldn't you just say "do you mind?! I'm trying to read and you're distracting me. People like to enjoy their lunches in peace."
I must be really mean, because I would have said something.
I just ignored her. She was my supervisor at one time and once I'd moved on to a different department that shared the same kitchen, she was my new supervisor's buddy. Easier to be quiet and pretend I didn't hear her.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Aug 13, 2014 12:53:05 GMT -5
why on earth wouldn't you just say "do you mind?! I'm trying to read and you're distracting me. People like to enjoy their lunches in peace."
I must be really mean, because I would have said something.
I just ignored her. She was my supervisor at one time and once I'd moved on to a different department that shared the same kitchen, she was my new supervisor's buddy. Easier to be quiet and pretend I didn't hear her. I was thinking maybe she signed your paycheck!! Surprise how many folks were told they should be nice to me since I signed their paychecks like I could cause a problem - NOT
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Aug 13, 2014 13:09:28 GMT -5
I just ignored her. She was my supervisor at one time and once I'd moved on to a different department that shared the same kitchen, she was my new supervisor's buddy. Easier to be quiet and pretend I didn't hear her. I was thinking maybe she signed your paycheck!! Surprise how many folks were told they should be nice to me since I signed their paychecks like I could cause a problem - NOT Never hurts to let them think so anyway, as long as it makes your life more peaceful
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Post by bookkeeper on Aug 13, 2014 16:11:28 GMT -5
We also got in on the cheap gas in the end of 2008. DH was inquiring about gas prices to the local bulk fuel dealer. DH's workplace operates 16 vehicles so they often contract fuel when the price is right.
He contracted fuel for work, came home and told me about it. I promptly went down and prepaid 1000 gallons at $1.68.
We had two teenagers driving at the time and my commute was 16 miles one way. We went through a LOT of gas. Driving and boating around on $1.68 felt like you were doing it for free (almost). Good Times!
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Post by ZaireinHD on Aug 15, 2014 5:13:31 GMT -5
maybe I haven't met a person like this? I would think a know it all is a good source of information - no?
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