ooh, Theo - that's Vortex-level snark!
And happy birthday, David!
Giles: I'm sure we're all perfectly safe. Dawn: We're safe. Right. And Spike built a robot Buffy to play checkers with. Tara: It sounded convincing when I thought it.
'Dirty Girls'
Natter 52: Playing with a full deck?
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Toddson - Jun 28, 2007 3:53:22 am PDT #5191 of 10001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Sophia Brooks - Jun 28, 2007 3:57:52 am PDT #5192 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I'm very surprised to hear that, since it's clear you spend a great deal of time on the internet. While I appreciate your interest in the class, you may wish to consider how you come off in emails like the one you sent me. Understanding appropriate language is a sign of maturity that your professors and future employers will be looking for. KTHXBYE!
Bwah-ha-ha-ha!
My Dear Aspiring Student,
This I might be able to use "for reals"! I keep thinking that "kids today" need lessons on how use both the telephone and email in a business-like manner. I actually see a direct correlation between the students who have had their parents do most of the requesting and calling for them until they are around 23 and the one who write/speak like this. I also think it means I am old, but I still don't like telephone conversations staring "OK-- can you tell me about your class?".
I think I may be unreasonably annoyed by my job for the beginning of the day!
Stephanie - Jun 28, 2007 3:57:55 am PDT #5193 of 10001
Trust my rage
Happy Birthday, Hec!!
Jesse - Jun 28, 2007 4:30:03 am PDT #5194 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Also, is their any way to (politely) tell potential students that they need to be just a little more formal in their emails.
I think you could provide the information, and then just say something like, "On a personal note, you would be well served by conducting future academic correspondence in a more formal manner. Spelling words out completely, for example, is the sort of thing that will make your future professors think of you as an intelligent and competent student. Best of luck in your future endeavors."
msbelle - Jun 28, 2007 4:50:38 am PDT #5195 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
gak - phone interview is over in 15 minutes. I am pretty sure nothing will come of that. Could have all been avoided by asking me one question in email, cause no I have never held a job of that title before - I am looking to make a change - and if you don't hire unless a candidate has the exact experience, then I am not your gal.
shrift - Jun 28, 2007 5:08:10 am PDT #5196 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Happy birthday, David!
Frankenbuddha - Jun 28, 2007 5:23:51 am PDT #5197 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Happy Hec day!!
Lee - Jun 28, 2007 5:28:27 am PDT #5198 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Happy Birthday Hec!
Tom Scola - Jun 28, 2007 5:30:02 am PDT #5199 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Happy Birthday David!!!!
shrift - Jun 28, 2007 5:37:14 am PDT #5200 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I need a beer helmet, only with two 20 oz. coffees and a muffin holder.