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Wonderballs
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada253 Posts
December 08 2010 20:13 GMT
#501
As a rule of thumb, you don't want to piss off the people making your food.

Some people have recommended doing things that aggravate people at fast food restaurants.... just don't. It pisses them off, who do you think they are going to retaliate towards?
I thought Jesus would come back before Starcraft 2.
MerciLess
Profile Joined September 2010
213 Posts
December 08 2010 20:45 GMT
#502
As per the whole weightlifting vs running thing, there's pros and cons to both. If you want to lose weight, I recommend weight training. You burn more calories resting the more muscle mass you have, while running you burn the calories only while you run. Also, running does a lot of damage to your knees and possibly your back, depending on how and where you run, whereas lifting weights properly can actually help you avoid injury. If you're looking to get cardio, swimming is a great choice.
AlgoFlash
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada96 Posts
December 08 2010 20:53 GMT
#503
Understanding balance in every matter is key.

Be strong by yourself before starting a relationship.

This is like understanding balance but is more precise: know when you must think before talking, and do so if you don't know what to say. In general you want to really think before talking every time but when you're having fun or putting your feelings before your mind.
And don't be afraid to be low profile.

Don't look for respect, respect will come if you are true to yourself.

Don't regret, learn.

And this one is for me: learn english, posting on TL will be easier.

Oh another one for me: stop typing tea every time you enter an URL and work on your thesis.
"Fuck it, nerf rock and scissors." Paper
compscidude
Profile Joined December 2010
176 Posts
December 08 2010 20:56 GMT
#504
dont run when your young, or else your growing will stop VERY FAST.
Dont even lift weights.

I recommend swimming and biking.
HTX
Profile Joined February 2010
Germany265 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 21:04:13
December 08 2010 21:02 GMT
#505
On December 07 2010 05:21 orion27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2010 04:46 couches wrote:
-Get a panini sandwich press grill, this thing is amazing.


This is the most important point in couches text of tricks.

to contribute:
-learn how to make press pot coffee, it tastes way better and is cheaper than starbucks and
mcdonalds.
-wear sandals when you can, much easier to put on than shoes


InControl loves you for this.
The internet: a horrible collective liar
Chaosvuistje
Profile Joined April 2010
Netherlands2581 Posts
December 08 2010 21:04 GMT
#506
On December 09 2010 05:53 AlgoFlash wrote:
Oh another one for me: stop typing tea every time you enter an URL and work on your thesis.


So I'm not alone O_o .

My only trick would be, everything in moderation to get the best of all worlds.
RelZo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Hungary397 Posts
December 08 2010 21:06 GMT
#507
On December 09 2010 05:56 compscidude wrote:
dont run when your young, or else your growing will stop VERY FAST.
Dont even lift weights.

I recommend swimming and biking.

I've been running a lot and lifting a lot all my life, however I never rode a bike since the age of 10 and I only swim in the summer.
I'm 186 cm tall.
a choboling
Dizz
Profile Joined November 2010
United States17 Posts
December 08 2010 21:11 GMT
#508
To leave an appropriate tip, multiply the the first digit by 2 and then add one if the second digit is the same or greater than 5.

So for a check of $47, 4 x 2 = 8 + 1 = $9 tip.

In major cities, do not blindly cross a street because the person(s) in front of you is. Often cavalier/impatient street crossers will try and cross quickly between cars before the light has changed. This is dangerous for people who just follow them without being aware that more cars are coming. Look and confirm a passable street for yourself.

Also my favorite life-wisdom quote from Teddy Roosevelt (paraphrase): "The best thing you can do in any situation is the right thing. The second best thing is the wrong thing. The worst is nothing at all."

If you don't have a bottle opener, you can press the lid against the edge of a table-top or use the end of a lighter for leverage to pop the top.

Trying to go to bed in the hot summer time with a oscillating fan but no AC? Wet a washcloth and rub your face with it, then place it on your chest. Your face being wet will make the fan feel much cooler.

You know how people always say to drink ginger ale if your stomach doesn't feel good? It's because of the ginger, and it actually works better if you suck on a piece of actual ginger root (which you can buy in most grocery stores). Doesn't taste that great to most people, but can work.

Scotch & whiskey do not get better with age unlike most wine.

Shop at bakeries at the end of the day--lots of times they will throw in free stuff since they're going to be throwing it away at end of the day anyway.
krndandaman
Profile Joined August 2009
Mozambique16569 Posts
December 08 2010 21:27 GMT
#509
--- Nuked ---
couches
Profile Joined November 2010
618 Posts
December 08 2010 21:33 GMT
#510
I just tip a dollar for every 5 spent. At most of the places I eat it's college students working and they need the $ for beer.
fanta[Rn]
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
Japan2465 Posts
December 08 2010 21:34 GMT
#511
On December 07 2010 07:05 BroOd wrote:
Kind of a random one, but if you get tinyurl or bit.ly links, you can check them before visiting the site (a smart move imo)
for tinyurl, simply put the word preview before "tinyurl" like so:
preview.tinyurl.com/blahblahbhshb

for bit.ly, simply add a + to the end of the url like so:
bit.ly/blahblahfsdfsd+

I always wondered if thats possible, ty!

ctrl + w is (often) the new alt+f4
N3rV[Green]
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States1935 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 21:40:20
December 08 2010 21:39 GMT
#512
For tips I find the easiest possible way is take the decimal, move it over one place to the left. You now have 10%

45.75$----->4.58$

Now cut that in half, and add the half to that. 4.58/2=2.29ish so add those together (you dont need to be precise at all btw)

so tip would be 4.6 + 2.3 = 6.90$ ezpz

take 10%, half it, add it, done.
Never fear the darkness, Bran. The strongest trees are rooted in the dark places of the earth. Darkness will be your cloak, your shield, your mother's milk. Darkness will make you strong.
Havefaith
Profile Joined June 2010
90 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 21:43:32
December 08 2010 21:41 GMT
#513
Stop eating sugar.

Probably the best thing you can do for your physical and mental health.

.... and stretch often!
Dizz
Profile Joined November 2010
United States17 Posts
December 08 2010 21:44 GMT
#514
On December 09 2010 06:27 krndandaman wrote:

thats a really large tip.
it's nearly 20%.

isn't 12.5% appropriate enough tip?
so if the check was 50 bucks, you'd pay 6.25 tip


20% is the standard for "very good" service, while 15% is the standard for "good" service. 10% is pretty much the bare minimum.
mcbrite
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany229 Posts
December 08 2010 22:22 GMT
#515
On December 09 2010 06:44 Dizz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 09 2010 06:27 krndandaman wrote:

thats a really large tip.
it's nearly 20%.

isn't 12.5% appropriate enough tip?
so if the check was 50 bucks, you'd pay 6.25 tip


20% is the standard for "very good" service, while 15% is the standard for "good" service. 10% is pretty much the bare minimum.


But that depends GREATLY on where you are...

Over here in Germany 10% is very decent for tipping... I also round it, so for 9,15€ or 8,85€, just give 10€ and your done...
blagoonga123
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States2068 Posts
December 08 2010 22:49 GMT
#516
On December 08 2010 07:34 Kickboxer wrote:
Stop caring about other people's opinion of you unless they are your family or best friend. This is the best advice you will ever get.

Never, ever abandon your friends over a woman. The ones that are worth it will let you have your space anyway.

Don't feel sorry for yourself it makes no sense. Be thankful for any good things in your life.

Don't abandon faith just because religion is idiotic.

Don't suck up to people who are popular or rich. It makes you look like a dumbass.

Read books.

Do martial arts or at least sports.

Try to be good at something so you can die a better man than you were born.


i read the first tip and stopped caring about the rest
FOOL! Pain is my friend! Now let me introduce you to it!
holdthephone
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States523 Posts
December 08 2010 23:08 GMT
#517
On December 09 2010 05:56 compscidude wrote:
dont run when your young, or else your growing will stop VERY FAST.
Dont even lift weights.

I recommend swimming and biking.


do you honestly believe this?
hixhix
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
1158 Posts
December 08 2010 23:11 GMT
#518
On December 09 2010 07:49 blagoonga123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2010 07:34 Kickboxer wrote:
Stop caring about other people's opinion of you unless they are your family or best friend. This is the best advice you will ever get.

Never, ever abandon your friends over a woman. The ones that are worth it will let you have your space anyway.

Don't feel sorry for yourself it makes no sense. Be thankful for any good things in your life.

Don't abandon faith just because religion is idiotic.

Don't suck up to people who are popular or rich. It makes you look like a dumbass.

Read books.

Do martial arts or at least sports.

Try to be good at something so you can die a better man than you were born.


i read the first tip and stopped caring about the rest


ha ha, nice :D
Pingvinen
Profile Joined August 2008
Sweden78 Posts
December 08 2010 23:56 GMT
#519
On December 09 2010 06:11 Dizz wrote:
To leave an appropriate tip, multiply the the first digit by 2 and then add one if the second digit is the same or greater than 5.

So for a check of $47, 4 x 2 = 8 + 1 = $9 tip.

In major cities, do not blindly cross a street because the person(s) in front of you is. Often cavalier/impatient street crossers will try and cross quickly between cars before the light has changed. This is dangerous for people who just follow them without being aware that more cars are coming. Look and confirm a passable street for yourself.

Also my favorite life-wisdom quote from Teddy Roosevelt (paraphrase): "The best thing you can do in any situation is the right thing. The second best thing is the wrong thing. The worst is nothing at all."

If you don't have a bottle opener, you can press the lid against the edge of a table-top or use the end of a lighter for leverage to pop the top.

Trying to go to bed in the hot summer time with a oscillating fan but no AC? Wet a washcloth and rub your face with it, then place it on your chest. Your face being wet will make the fan feel much cooler.

You know how people always say to drink ginger ale if your stomach doesn't feel good? It's because of the ginger, and it actually works better if you suck on a piece of actual ginger root (which you can buy in most grocery stores). Doesn't taste that great to most people, but can work.

Scotch & whiskey do not get better with age when bottled. Some wine do.

Shop at bakeries at the end of the day--lots of times they will throw in free stuff since they're going to be throwing it away at end of the day anyway.


Nice tips!
Fixed one thou!

-If you get stearin on your clothes, take a piece of paper (any will do) cover the wax, and iron on top of the paper. The stearin will go from your clothes to the paper and the clothes will be waxfree!

-If you dont need/want your clothes, old tv, old sofa, give them away to charity, One mans trash is another mans fortune!

-Regarding Creditcards, im not really sure how it works in the US, what i understand is that to have good cretid, you kind of have to use the creditcard? And just show that you are a fast payer and so on? Maybe someone can fill me in on that. Anyway: Atleast in scandinavia, Dont use creditcards or borrow money somehow (via storedeals or whatnot) to buy casual stuff. If you cannot wait until you can pay with money upfront (cash, prepaid card etc) its usually not worth it. If there is no other way then to take some sort of loan, pay it off as soon as possible.

-Buying expensive stuff, (like a car) dont take the dealerships loans. Borrow the money from the bank to a lower interest and more generous plans instead.

-Tip if you go out and eat. In most countries in europe, round up the bill.
ZhenMiChan
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Netherlands1181 Posts
December 09 2010 00:05 GMT
#520
On November 26 2010 16:01 theinvisiblePLER wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 10 2010 13:41 News wrote:
I wonder sometimes why people brush their teeth before they have their breakfast like one minute after. Makes no sense.


Wtf people eat before they brush their teeth? Mind = blown


It's true my girlfriend does it. I always tell her to stop that shit but she doesn't listen.
Studying Chinese~
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