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catscradle Jul. 9th, 2002 12:23 pm)
catscradle Jul. 9th, 2002 12:23 pm)Well, I thought the next step was to take a little initiative and write my own questions.
1. On the Job - what is the single most stupid/irritating question you've ever been asked at work, and how did you respond?
Several years ago I worked at a BlockBuster. Don't laugh. Anyway, a customer was renting one tape. I told him it was 3.75 (or something like that, I don't remember the price back then). The man then says to me, "How much do these tapes cost to rent?" So I blinked and then said. "Uh. 3.75 per movie." He then goes ballistic on me for being a smartass. Now, I'm not sure how he wanted me to reply here. The tapes really did cost 3.75. There's no other way I could have answered that question except to lie. If I was going to be a smartass, I'd would have answered with, "Well sir, for most people it's only 2.60, but for you we tacked on a 1.15 dipshit fee. Have a nice day." You can't imagine how tempting it was. So that's what I hate most about dealing with some people - they put you in situations where it's almost impossible not to make them sound like an asshole. Anyway, my response to him was as tactful as I can make it. "Well. . . that is what they cost." Then I said "sorry" sheepishly.
2. Who is your favorite villian (can be from a TV show, book, comic, cartoon, et cetera)?
The Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman the animated series.
3. What type of person are you - nice, friendly, sarcastic, abusive, ditzy, exciting, boring . . . ?
A combo of all the above. Depends on what the situation calls for. I wouldn't say I'm ever really abusive though - not unless it's self-defense (verbally or physically).
4. Drive or public transportation - and which do you prefer?
Public transportation. And I rather use it over driving. I drove for several years before I decided it was just too much on my nerves and I up and quit. Sold my car and turned over my lisence. I've had a few people say things like "You need to drive! IT's too important not too!" - Bullshit. Most of the world exists without the use of cars. Live in a city with good public transit and you don't need one. Hell, in New Orleans it cost far more to park a car daily than the monthly insurance. Uh-uh, don't need that hassle. Public transit helps limit pollution - that's good enough for me.
5. Have you ever eaten sushi?
Love sushi! Hated the first time I had it - though it was the worst dinner I ever had. Then I got dragged out for it a second time and something clicked. I love it. Some days I crave wasabi. . .
6. What's the best dinner you've ever had?
At a restaurant called McCormicks. It was broiled sturgeon in a wine sauce with truffles. I don't think I've ever had any that thoroughly wonderful before.
7. Fantasy wedding - what would yours be? (need not want to marry to answer this question - all sexual orientations welcome)
I'd like to elope and get married in some small Irish or Italian village - by a shore (ocean, lake, stream). No white dress - something more festive and decorative. Royal blue, deep green or wine red - one of those colors laced with gold or silver. Have to be a late fall or winter wedding. I hate heat. Music can be ethnic to whatever place I end up getting hitched. And oh yeah, I'm thin in this fantasy.
8. Favorite number?
Eight. Not sure why, but it might have something to do with my fear of turning 9. It was a very stressful time for me, you see. . .
9. Favorite beverage (can be alcoholic or non-alcholic)?
Orange shake - the kind you get at festivals. My favorite alcoholic drink is a white russian or a martini depending on my mood.
10. What would you name a Smurf?
Repo Smurf - I won a contest for that.
1. On the Job - what is the single most stupid/irritating question you've ever been asked at work, and how did you respond?
Several years ago I worked at a BlockBuster. Don't laugh. Anyway, a customer was renting one tape. I told him it was 3.75 (or something like that, I don't remember the price back then). The man then says to me, "How much do these tapes cost to rent?" So I blinked and then said. "Uh. 3.75 per movie." He then goes ballistic on me for being a smartass. Now, I'm not sure how he wanted me to reply here. The tapes really did cost 3.75. There's no other way I could have answered that question except to lie. If I was going to be a smartass, I'd would have answered with, "Well sir, for most people it's only 2.60, but for you we tacked on a 1.15 dipshit fee. Have a nice day." You can't imagine how tempting it was. So that's what I hate most about dealing with some people - they put you in situations where it's almost impossible not to make them sound like an asshole. Anyway, my response to him was as tactful as I can make it. "Well. . . that is what they cost." Then I said "sorry" sheepishly.
2. Who is your favorite villian (can be from a TV show, book, comic, cartoon, et cetera)?
The Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman the animated series.
3. What type of person are you - nice, friendly, sarcastic, abusive, ditzy, exciting, boring . . . ?
A combo of all the above. Depends on what the situation calls for. I wouldn't say I'm ever really abusive though - not unless it's self-defense (verbally or physically).
4. Drive or public transportation - and which do you prefer?
Public transportation. And I rather use it over driving. I drove for several years before I decided it was just too much on my nerves and I up and quit. Sold my car and turned over my lisence. I've had a few people say things like "You need to drive! IT's too important not too!" - Bullshit. Most of the world exists without the use of cars. Live in a city with good public transit and you don't need one. Hell, in New Orleans it cost far more to park a car daily than the monthly insurance. Uh-uh, don't need that hassle. Public transit helps limit pollution - that's good enough for me.
5. Have you ever eaten sushi?
Love sushi! Hated the first time I had it - though it was the worst dinner I ever had. Then I got dragged out for it a second time and something clicked. I love it. Some days I crave wasabi. . .
6. What's the best dinner you've ever had?
At a restaurant called McCormicks. It was broiled sturgeon in a wine sauce with truffles. I don't think I've ever had any that thoroughly wonderful before.
7. Fantasy wedding - what would yours be? (need not want to marry to answer this question - all sexual orientations welcome)
I'd like to elope and get married in some small Irish or Italian village - by a shore (ocean, lake, stream). No white dress - something more festive and decorative. Royal blue, deep green or wine red - one of those colors laced with gold or silver. Have to be a late fall or winter wedding. I hate heat. Music can be ethnic to whatever place I end up getting hitched. And oh yeah, I'm thin in this fantasy.
8. Favorite number?
Eight. Not sure why, but it might have something to do with my fear of turning 9. It was a very stressful time for me, you see. . .
9. Favorite beverage (can be alcoholic or non-alcholic)?
Orange shake - the kind you get at festivals. My favorite alcoholic drink is a white russian or a martini depending on my mood.
10. What would you name a Smurf?
Repo Smurf - I won a contest for that.
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