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04-07-2004, 11:16 AM | #1 |
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Are YOU a Sucker?
The reason I'm creating this thread is to make sure I'm not alone. The thing is, I can't say no to anyone. My friend is filming a short drama for her senior project as a film major. I got suckered into finding a cast for her. Since I couldn't, I'm now playing two parts. (Thankfully they're twins). I can't say no to anyone. For anything. If someone asks a favor of me, I just have to help them out.
So this is the Suckers' thread. SGH and her lackies can close it if they like, but at least let us form a support group for all the yes-people that the Moot must have.
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04-07-2004, 11:36 AM | #2 |
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Yeah, you could call yourselves Suckers Anonymous
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04-07-2004, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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I'm not a sucker in all areas, but I have a hard time saying no when someone asks to borrow money from me (even if they dont need it).
Now dopnt be getting any ideas....*clutches wallet to chest*
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04-07-2004, 12:29 PM | #4 |
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Hey hector, wanna give me, lie $250 to pay for my contacts?
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04-07-2004, 12:40 PM | #5 |
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More generally, what makes you pay the "stupid tax"? You know, the pointless things that only a stupid person would pay for, like willingly buying expensive clothes which advertise someone else's product for them? Or lottery tickets?
With me, it's stuff like getting a plumber round. I can never be arsed getting loads of quotes and usually just go with the first one to get it done asap. I'm sure I end up getting shafted every time but hey, life's too short. |
04-07-2004, 01:01 PM | #6 |
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i have a hard time saying no too... that said, i enjoy doing all kinds of things, so i'm usually not that bothered... the problem comes when i make too many commitments... i'm not the best with dates and times
i use to play in a few bands simultaneously a few years back and had more than one occasion where i booked a gig at two separate places on the same nite... so it would become my responsibility to find a backup for myself after about ten years i finally forced myself to actually use the calendar i put up on the wall every january i also made it a point to teach myself how to do plumbing, electricity and carpentry when i bought my house... i hate paying for something i could do myself if i put a little time into it
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04-07-2004, 01:28 PM | #7 | |
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04-07-2004, 01:35 PM | #8 | |
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04-07-2004, 02:31 PM | #9 |
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Oh, money's the worst. I can't ever say no to anyone. And I love giving people things, so I'm always fronting the bill when I go out with my friends.
And that buying stuff. Geez. What is it with people and brand names? Can't we just all enjoy nice patterns? How come no one sews anymore? I think I'm the only one of my group of firends that still sews. But that's not the point. The point it, we're all gonna get suckered some day if we don't learn to say no to people... We should have testimonials. Has anyone here gotten suckered by a friend?
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04-07-2004, 03:13 PM | #10 |
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Typically I'm the opposite. I say no waaay too much when maybe I should be saying yes. With money, though, I'm good. I do a lot of thrift-store shopping and such, because I just love how far fifteen bucks will go. Just say NO to department store prices and let your twenty buy you thrice as much!!
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04-07-2004, 03:30 PM | #11 |
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i wouldn't say i am a 'sucker'
for i give without being asked for i believe that is the only way ti keep myself happ, as well as those around EDIT: and i certainly don't buy 'named' clothes, i prefer to buy what is comfortable Last edited by Last Child of Ungoliant : 04-07-2004 at 03:31 PM. |
04-07-2004, 03:33 PM | #12 | |
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Being suckered in is a part of life, whether it be through friends, family, ads, whatever. With family, you will give them money or whatever, because you feel obligated because they are family. That's what family is for. When you have been screwed over enough, it will end. With friends, you do it because they are your friend and you hope that they would do the same if you needed it. Trouble is, is that you would pay them back and not ask every time you were in need, and would find other alternatives before going to them again, unless you were desperate. Not all friends are like that and take advantage, but some are. Ads? ads are the easiest to get suckered into. It looks good. It sounds good, so buy it. Sales are great for suckering people in. Just always remember that the good deals out there are not always a good deal. Some? Yes. Most? No. You usually get what you pay for.
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04-07-2004, 08:34 PM | #13 |
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Oh, I ALWAYS say no! Then I might change my mind a few days later, no sucker here!
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04-07-2004, 09:45 PM | #14 |
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Theres one born every minute.
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04-08-2004, 08:39 AM | #16 |
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If nothing else, the "silver lining" here might be learning the beauty of saying NO!.... right at the start, so that *they* go to someone else! I bet you get more out of this though, for your trouble, you might meet some interesting people along the way. Enjoy the ride as best you can!
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04-08-2004, 02:43 PM | #17 |
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I'm sure I have been 'suckered' into things. I just can't think of any examples at the moment. But my friend does. She lends anyone money. She feels bad if she doesn't. A few weeks ago she gave a Big Issue guy a tenner. Now I would love to be able to give that much money to someone, but alas I am forever broke!
Hector, *sweet smile* have I told you how much I love you? And how your a brilliant friend and Queen - I mean President .
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04-08-2004, 04:19 PM | #18 |
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04-08-2004, 04:31 PM | #19 |
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*still sweetly smiling*
Can I borrow some money?
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04-08-2004, 11:43 PM | #20 |
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only if you promise not to call me a "queen" (I have no idea why would do that, since I'm a guy).
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