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What's the most condescending advice people usually give
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:50 pm
When you have a real life problem
Can we agree that its "you should really pray about it" ? Why say anything at all. Or tell them to go sit in a room and think extra hard
I just have a hard time believing anyone ever resolved a complex life issue by "praying about it". Isn't that the same thing as thinking?
Can we agree that its "you should really pray about it" ? Why say anything at all. Or tell them to go sit in a room and think extra hard
I just have a hard time believing anyone ever resolved a complex life issue by "praying about it". Isn't that the same thing as thinking?
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:52 pm to Chef Leppard
"You already know the right answer. I hope you make the right decision "
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:53 pm to Chef Leppard
"You know the daughter is freakier, but the mother controls her drug problems better."
Don't ya hate that chef?
Don't ya hate that chef?
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:54 pm to Chef Leppard
Guess it just depends on your beliefs really. Myself.....it wouldn't offend me if someone suggested prayer to me.
Sometimes we feel like we have to say something when a family/friend is struggling...sometimes it might have just been better to say "I'm sorry you are having to deal with this, I wish I knew what more to say to help"
Sometimes we feel like we have to say something when a family/friend is struggling...sometimes it might have just been better to say "I'm sorry you are having to deal with this, I wish I knew what more to say to help"
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:55 pm to Chef Leppard
Not as bad as "prayers sent" or "I'll pray for you".
Oh really? So you aren't going to do shite?
Oh really? So you aren't going to do shite?
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:55 pm to Chef Leppard
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:56 pm to lsunurse
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sometimes it might have just been better to say "I'm sorry you are having to deal with this, I wish I knew what more to say to help"
That is actually the perfect thing to say if you have no real advice to offer
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:57 pm to Chef Leppard
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I just have a hard time believing anyone ever resolved a complex life issue by "praying about it".
I have, but I wouldn't expect someone without the same faith that I have to do that. It's also not very condescending at all if someone is being genuine.
Saying some form of "deal with it" as if to say your problems are nothing compared to mine would be far more condescending. But let's be honest, you aren't actually interested in condescending advice, you just wanted a reason to rant about someone trying to cram Jesus down your throat.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 10:58 pm to lsunurse
Don't apologize for shite that isn't your fault and has nothing to do with you.
I hate when people say, "Sorry for your loss"
Just extend condolences and be cool
I hate when people say, "Sorry for your loss"
Just extend condolences and be cool
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:00 pm to Chef Leppard
"Everything works out for the best." Said to me when my brother was burying his son.
REALLY? Seriously, stfu.
REALLY? Seriously, stfu.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:06 pm to shaqazoolu
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But let's be honest, you aren't actually interested in condescending advice, you just wanted a reason to rant about someone trying to cram Jesus down your throat.
Well since we're being honest, youre wrong as shite. Yeah last week i was asking someone a question about a complicated legal dilemma I'm dealing with. My brain was taxed and I asked a friend. She told me I should really ask god what I should do about it. an argument ensued
Then I read someone say it on here after somebody asked for marital advice
Just tell someone to go shake a magic 8 ball if you dont have anything intelligent to say
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:08 pm to Darla Hood
I woulda choked that person. Kudos to you for restraint.
Actually - The most condescending thing a person can do is try to tell you about some problem of their own that they seem to think trumps yours. I've never had a friend do this to me...but I've seen people my friends call friends do it.
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Actually - The most condescending thing a person can do is try to tell you about some problem of their own that they seem to think trumps yours. I've never had a friend do this to me...but I've seen people my friends call friends do it.
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Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:09 pm to Chef Leppard
quote:Either you believe in God or you don't. You obviously don't so you should at least know that people that say that are being the least thing from condescending, THEY believe and think it will help you.
Can we agree that its "you should really pray about it" ? Why say anything at all. Or tell them to go sit in a room and think extra hard
I just have a hard time believing anyone ever resolved a complex life issue by "praying about it". Isn't that the same thing as thinking?
Dickhead.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:10 pm to Chef Leppard
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I just have a hard time believing anyone ever resolved a complex life issue by "praying about it". Isn't that the same thing as thinking?
And you'd be wrong. Open your mind.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:10 pm to Chef Leppard
It's their nice way of saying they don't give a shite. I'm sure you have a phrase you use also.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:18 pm to Chef Leppard
To be fair, you asked for it. You asked for advice and they gave you their advice. Just because you didn't like it doesn't make them an idiot. Typically when I ask for advice, I prepare myself to hear something I might not like.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:20 pm to USMCTiger03
What I believe is irrelevant. No need to be a crybaby fig about it. Even religious people possess problem solving abilities I assume. Its a lazy arse answer at best
What could possibly be the outcome of a prayer. God gonna send a pigeon to shite on your windshield and spell out the answer?
Normally when an adult asks for advice it means they have thought it through and come to an impasse
What could possibly be the outcome of a prayer. God gonna send a pigeon to shite on your windshield and spell out the answer?
Normally when an adult asks for advice it means they have thought it through and come to an impasse
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:23 pm to shaqazoolu
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You asked for advice and they gave you their advice. Just because you didn't like it doesn't make them an idiot
It's not advice. Prayer is not a rational response to real life issues. If it were thered be no lawyers, psychologists, or consultants
Posted on 3/14/15 at 11:25 pm to Chef Leppard
If you have faith prayer is very much a valid way of coping. It doesn't mean you pray and then just sit and wait for something to happen.
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