I buy. If I want the book, I keep it.
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I buy. If I want the book, I keep it.
Same question.
I borrow... I am a big Library user. At $20 - $30 a pop for hardbound books -- which are the only kind worth placing in a private library -- I can't afford to build a private library. Besides when you move, the library and the kitchen dishes are the two heaviest items to box and move. I can't do without the kitchen dishes, but there is no particular reason to destroy my back with books that I read once but probably won't read again.
"Won't read them again?" you cry with dismay. "Why ever in the world not? I re-read mine many times!" Well, if I'm re-reading a book, I'm not reading a new one, now am I?
Would you choose between one of your children over another in a life-or-death crisis or risk losing them both by trying to save them both?
I have no idea. I hope it will never happen, and i will never know untill it does.
Would you?
Horrible question. It should remain unanswered.
Would you show how heartbroken you are at work if you did not get a promotion or would you act like it was no big deal?
No big deal, I should think -- heartbreak is not something meant to be public, and besides, I should doubt I was the only one hoping for it.
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I would assume that I was favored with nonpromotion and maintaining my current level of responsibility. I would ignore the idea of promotion being a statement or estimate of value.
Would you reject a "promotion" that meant you were to be placed in a hazardous situation at considerably increased pay?
Probably; if I wanted to risk my life for large sums of money, I'd have become a daredevil.
Same question -- it's an intriguing one.
Risking my life isn't exactly my style, and if I died before enjoying the extra money, what would have been the point?
If you knew your actions were going to disappoint someone you loved/admired/respected, would you try to cover it up, gambling that it might never be found out, and live with the fear of discovery, or would you come clean and get the shame over right away?
Get it over right away. I have made a very scientific study of this sort of situation, first covering up, which was a a very disappointing way to live, then coming clean before right away. I say get it all out in the open and build whatever sort of relationship you're going for on solid ground.
Would you buy a product that you don't necessarily want, just because the commercial for it was exceptionally clever or funny? I know this is basically a question of suseptibility to marketing, but let's pretend there's more to it than that.
No, and no one does. The point of comercials being funny or clever is so that when you need their product you will remember their company.
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No, but I am definitely going to buy the product with the witty ads versus the alternative if it's something I want/need. (I'm thinking the iDon't ads as a case in point)
Along similar lines: would you give money to a homeless person/panhandler who has a funny sign rather than the usual "will work for food", "stranded and hungry" , "god bless, anything helps", "homeless vet" variety?
I'll give to a panhandler depending on the person's demeanor, regardless of their sign. If they are truly in need and appreciate what ever I hand them (I'll start with a one dollar bill), then they may be surprised to find that I'll give them more. But if their reaction to that one dollar bill is basically "Wow! That's really reaching deep, big spender!" I figure that's all they need. They are out to get what they can get. http://www.industreal.spb.ru/smiles/hat.gif
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I would not, if I see that the person has fine legs, hands, and air in his/her lungs and appears perfectly healthy. I would like to believe that the person wants everything for free (here we dont have people carrying such signs), and is looking for an easy way out. But if that is not the case, and they apparently look needy, then I would ( I can only go by their looks, as I would not have anyother way to determine if they are in need or not).
I have seen that people stand with their injured kids (either bleeding or having anyother ailment) and ask for money, which they never spend on the kids treatment, as if after a few weeks you pass again from that area, they are still standing with the injured babies, eventhough they can get free treatment from hospitals, they just take it as a means of earning living.
Next person:
In a supermarket have you ever been tempted to slip a small little thing into your bag??
When I was about thirteen I did (a candybar) and forever feel ashamed of it. I would never do that again.Quote:
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I actually did that, than I felt bad and as my mom was paying I slipped it back onto the shelf, I think I must have been 8 or 9.
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In my less financially-stable days, yes, but I never did, not only fearing the potential consequences, but it merely felt wrong, too.Quote:
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To the person below me: what would you consider your best feature and worst feature (whether physical or psychological)?
I'm told that I'm critical, but I remain undecided as to whether that's a point for, or against me. ;) So perhaps that's my best and worst feature. I do make a great effort to avoid being picky.
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Physical: I don't have a worst feature, I'm the best all around
Psychological: I'm somewhat narcissistic. ;)
Ok, now for the somewhat more serious answer: I think my worst physical feature is my jaw, and my best feature are my eyes. But I don't really attach much value to all of that, I'm happy with my jawline as I am with my eyes. It's a silly thing to be concerned about appearance.
Psychologically, my worst feature is that I can be very cocky sometimes, being somewhat demeaning to other people. I can even annoy myself with it. But it helps being aware of it, so I can prevent it. My best feature would be my awareness of what other people feel and think, I'm a pretty decent mind reader, so to speak. :D
Okay, Same Question, I think it's a funny question.
what would you consider your best feature and worst feature (whether physical or psychological)?
I'm told that I have a soothing voice, and that I always seem to know what to say. News to me, since I don't see it that way, at least the second part! ;) I have a good sense of humor, usually.
That's all folks!
Next person, please.
Physical: not to sound narcissistic, but others have told me I have beautiful eyes; in terms of worst - probably my kneecaps. :lol: As random as it sounds, due to my slender figure, they appear to protrude.
Psychological: my best feature (from others' reports, though I beg to differ) - the not-the-best and not-the-worst ability to think analytically and holistically. My worst - scattered moodswings.
To the person below me: if you could take a photograph of one person/place/thing before permanently separating from it, what would you photograph?
I'm not the best for remembering to carry a camera; I've climbed tall mountains and traveled the perimeter of the continent relying on my visual memory. I took pictures of my twelve guitars before I sold them all, and pictures of the guitars that I built before I gave them away. Now I would take a picture of my desert before I move; it is a lovely place, for a wasteland.
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probably my finger, for i would longer be able to reply to you all.
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Probably Grandma's house, of course I'd have to go back in time since it's no longer there.
If you could only wear a shade of one color for the rest of your days which color would it be?
Lincoln green, of course!
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Black
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Shades of khaki ochre brown :)
Would you "forget" about homework and "just" read all weekend?
I'd not be at ease if I do so.
Would you get married with a person if you only meet him/her for a short time but you feel that you are really in love with or not?
I doubt it... I think that a lot of maritial conflicts can be avoided if you know each other first.
Would you?
Probably not. Of course, I will not doubt any feelings of love for someone an individual hardly knows, but one ought to wait for that 'honeymoon' period to pass, and see how he/she feels.
To the person below me: inspired by some television show my younger brother watches, would you ever face your worst fear for a large sum of money?
I'm not sure what my worst fear is, probably the life or death of a family member. Under that scenario, definitely not.
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If I'm allowed to assume the identity of the show that you mention, I would not think it too big a task to face any number of fear inspiring things; as for my personal biggest fear, were I to actually know what that is (I've had glimpses of true fear, but am unsure of the reality that it represents) I don't think I would be so bold, as it must be something that could actually crush me psychologically.
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I do not know if my greatest fear is a world lacking reason, where individuals have no means of seeing eye-to-eye with each other, or waking up in a bed crawling with tarantulas. I would not face either for any sum.
Would you become involved, - intimately - following the death of a friend, with the person who had been the very closest friend to the deceased during her life, when your primary opportunity to grow better acquainted with the friend in question was in your service to her as a consoling fellow-mourner? This is kind of a delicate question to word for me, but the great point I am asking here is whether you feel you would be doing a disservice to the memory of the dead in accepting what might be a future of happiness which would not, in all likelihood, have presented itself were it not for the death of your mutual friend.
Myself, probably not. However, my grandfather did this, and had a very good relationship. I would say it's a very personal call, and no one else's business.
Pass the question to someone else. Maybe get a few other views.
It really depends. It's kind of sketchy how it'll turn out when the sole basis of your relationship is comforting each other. It could work, though. I don't think it would be doing a disservice to the person's memory, both parties having been close friends of the deceased. It's touchy, and it would have to be approached really carefully so as not to step on anybody, but I personally don't think there's anything wrong with it. It's only something I would attempt if I really majorly cared for the deceased's best friend, but if that is the case... I guess so. As I said, it's touchy....
Same question, methinks.
I don't think it's a disservice. I might not plan on it, but if it evolved to a relationship i don't see why that would be wrong.
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Relationships can be started on all sorts of common ground, so as long as there is some form of unanimity, and not some sort of one-sided seduction taking place, the death of the mutual friend should play a minor role.
Would you allow differences in religious perspective to determine who you may and may not date?
Depending on the depth of the person's "religious perspective", I think this would affect their typical everyday behavior in such a way that it would be clear to me whether I would be, in such a situation, comfortable or not. That is to say, their religion itself would not directly effect my decision, but its effect on their ordinary, practical life probably would.
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It's not an easy question. I certainly wouldn't be able to have a serious relationship with a girl who is extremely religious- partly because of my atheistical views, partly because of my sarcastic character. There is also some pressure from my parents, who don't say anything, but certainly don't hide what kind of girl they would like to see me date.
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Yes, because Ive seen what happeneds when people of strongly differant religous views marry and have kids, its bad enough being the child of 2 differant cultures without adding 2 differant religons into the mix as well, its just not fair. Also religous views color the way you see "dating2 I know it does mine anyway so what would be the point?
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It does influence me yes, but ultimately religion is not what determines who I will date, If I'm attracted to someone, I am not going to let religion stop me from dating her, but I might not get beyond a few dates. It's hard to say really, because someones religion is not always obvious, and I'm not going to ask someone for their religion when I ask them out on a date.
And I could ramble on about this for ages, but I think I got my point accross.
Same Q. because it is interesting, and I'm too stupid to think of a better one.