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Do you think that when being with someone and them being on their phone the whole time is rude? It makes me feel that whoever they are texting is more important than me and what I have to say! Do we need a whole new set of manners to fit in with the technology? Also, when I'm out and people are talking in public, I wonder if they're talking to me, but they're on their phone 24/7. Do they even text in their sleep? I think it's just rude! Anyone agree?
AMUSICALTONY
The whole concept of "good manners " went by the wayside when we lost the ability to punish our kids with a swift kick in the pants. The current generation have no respect at all. Rewarding phone use? That's subjective. If someone is in conversation with me, I expect their full attention. People in public? Well they're not disrespecting me personally, so I overlook that. Although hands-free calls can be annoying. I was visiting someone at a hospital a while back. I got into the lift with rather attractive doctor. As the doors closed she said, "Hi, how are you?" As there was no one else in the lift I said, "Good thanks." She, then stunned me by asking what I was doing on the weekend. I told her it depended on my wife. She then swung her eyes toward me and indicated that she was using a hands-free device. I was so embarrassed.
10-Dec-23

The person who means more to you than anything else in the world, drops a bombshell on you... they're moving away - out of town... away from you. They're wanting to travel the world or have met someone who has asked to join them in another country/state, or they've been offered a new job opportunity., or they've just come to a stage in their lives where they're keen to explore new horizons... without you. How do you cope with the loss of no more daily contact (i.e. you...
JANN R
I would say to them go for it I am always with you as your friend have a good time and enjoy your new life I will always be your friend no matter what you do
29-Dec-23

Who actually does love holidays with family. They seam to be more than a headache then they are actually worth. In today's world, people have changed so much, it is not like the olden days, where they gather around a huge table eat, drink, talk & share. Everyone seams to want & want, but never give anymore. A simple card to acknowledge has also gone out of the door & has been replaced by texting or sending a GIF through messenger. Where is the love of actually buying...
YIKKY
I love Christmas and miss when I was young and would get together with most of my aunt and uncles. We would all get together at grandmas home. I miss those days,
01-Jan-24
I know you don't 'earn' a lot from playing the games but what games do you find, give the most points? I also find there is no consistency with the points awarded, one day you can get 10 point, then get the same score the next day (same game) and only get 4.
PatCat
If you hang around for more than a year you are doomed to have ever decreasing points. Of course this depends on your age when you joined us. It's actually the lure of being able to chat with "live" people that keeps us loyal. How else could I chat to people in all states of Oz & NZ and to some of our other Rewadians in USA and Canada.
31-Dec-23

What can anyone do? Be Kind Show respect Be happy with what you already have If Christian remember the manger Remember some people are wealthy and some are poor Be the solution not the problem Remember all humans struggle with life events Do not tolerate conflict Do not encourage war Stop fighting Build your family Everyone matters There must be a higher power than us Pray to what you believe in
Bugalugs
There will never be World Peace for a number of reasons.
Amongst them are Greed and Religion
World Powers such as the USA, China, Russia, the UK, France, Italy, Iran, North Korea, Australia and others have a huge part of their Economies based on the manufacture of Weapons, Warships, Bombers, Drones, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Tanks, Nuclear Submarines, the list is almost endless. These countries manufacture all of this and then they want to sell it and they don't give a damn who they sell it to or where it ends up. The Politicians in most countries want, no, they NEED, on-going wars and for all their hand-wringing, all their dishonest words they never want the killing to end.
Have a look at Russia's invasion of little Ukraine. If Putin wanted to he could have walked in & taken Ukraine in a couple of days. he has more Military that Ukraine has population, he has massive amounts of Weapons etc. and is reportedly also being supplied by North Korea and possibly China. Both countries deny this. They, like the USA, UK, Australia, etc., will lie as and when it suitsd the politicians in those countries.
Then have a look at the Israel-Hamas war. The USA is supplying Israel with almost all it's Weapons, Bombers, Drones and Iran is supplying Hamas with drones, rockets and other weaponry.
Down the millenia wars have been deliberately created by Religious leaders and they continue to do so, all, of course claim that God, Jahweh, Allah or whatever other names they call this invisible, mythical deity, is on their side.
25-Dec-23

So I've lost contact with a friend years ago due to her only being there for me in my good times, not my bad. I'm in a good place now, and she wants to be mates again. Would it be a bad idea to befriend someone like that and give another chance?
Ketyad
Tamz, you are answering your own question. If you have been able to "survive" without this shallow friend in your life continue to do so. She has made contact with you, what could that reason be? Did you recently win the Lotto, is she sick, unwell, and needing support, has she apologized or is there anything to apologize for/ There are just so many questions but my initial reaction is continue on without her.
20-Dec-23

Scientists have been studying what goes on psychologically and physically in fathers before and after having children for years. What do you think? What does becoming a father do to men? Do men who become dads change?
BLM
I don't have children. Don't know if men go thru psychologically and physically changes when they become a parent! However, the articles I have read (written by scientists) state that "Gay Parents May Be the Best Parents". Gay parents tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on the average, because gay parents chose to be (come) PARENTS.
28-Dec-23

Electric cars sales are currently plummeting Worldwide and car giants are panicking...powered by... in the most part...fossil fuels...limited lifespans with expensive replacement parts and unsustainable batteries and oh yes....sometimes...just sometimes...they explode into flames. They might be causing more new problems than they were supposed to fix...why aren't we using Hydrogen? We already have hydrogen powered cars...why is there nowhere to fuel them?
Brick
EV;s are a con - it costs just as much to mine the battery materials and they can't be recycled - same as the windmills for wind power - call me a cynic if you wish!
26-Dec-23

If you were left in charge by a loved one & they made you in charge of their life, in my opinion, it isn't an easy decision to make. What happens if you made the decision that you were told & your family/friends don't like it. No-one understands the pressure that you're under in such a difficult time, if it was needed. If for some reason you chose what you were told to do, can you live with what you decided or not? All I can say, is it all depends on if there are no options at...
Michelle S 553303
I can kind of relate to what your asking because, at some point in the near future, I will be in a similar one, one in which my OWN children and my father, if I told him beforehand, would strongly oppose! I am one of 2 children and I'm the oldest by almost 2 years. Now I had my 5 kids early in life and my brother and his wife were in their mid to late 30's before they decided to become parents. When his youest child was just 10 my brother died in a vehicle crash at age 53. At that point he cut off his relationship with his grandchildren, my brother's children. I believe this was due to him hating my ex SIL as she had ended their marriage, but they were not yet divorced. I had to tell my father that my brother was dead, which was horrible, but it was NOT my SIL's fault that my brother chose to speed up the highway at 150 kms per hour as he was heading to see a woman that he had recently begun seeing. He still lived in a caravan on the property he owned with his current wife and it was VERY amicable and my SIL was aware of the woman my brother was going to see and she herself had begun a new relationship. This is important for the next part of the story. My brother had mental health problems throughout his life and my SIL had been extremely supportive and did everything she could to help him. Consequently she did a LOT of the parenting over the years. But when my father heard about their relationship ending he developed a hatred towards her because she was already in a relationship with a friend of theirs and after the actual funeral service, before his own grandchildren could come out and see him, he left. After that point he cut them off financially and hasn't seen them since before the death over 4 years ago. My father's Will now states that I get everything when he dies. Now this would be great for me as I don't own a home of my own and I could buy one, but it's NOT right and my intention is to go against my father's wishes and divide the Estate in 2, giving my neices and nephew what they would have been entitled to had their father not died. It will mean that my own children will get less between them once I too die however it is the ONLY way I can live with! Thanks for reading and I apologise for it being so long!
27-Dec-23
SHOULD WE CHANGE THE WAY WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS SO AS NOT TO OFFEND OTHER FAITHS?
allinyourhead
WOW,, a bunch of people that even argue about Christmas,, and folks want to know what is wrong with this world,,,, just wtf
25-Dec-23

What Christmas Traditions do you have? When my brother and I were young, our Dad would always wrap a potato up in lots and lots of newspaper and put it under the tree, and we would be there on Christmas morning unwrapping this huge parcel, only to find Dad had done it again. As we got older we would go to the midnight church service and when we got home open one present from under the tree. I still use the recipe my Grandmother used to make Christmas...
pam rae
SPENDING A FUN AND HAPPY "MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY,AND LAUGHING AWAY ON SWEET MOMENTS.. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ON SITE!!!
24-Dec-23

Who has everything ready for Christmas? Got presents, shopping done. I'm all ready, and even got my children's gifts wrapped this time, haha. I have a feeling this Christmas is going to be a good one. Hope all of you have a good one too
beauty pa rin
A Joyful Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all Rewardia Members & Staff...Let usnot forget amidst the gaeity that Jesus is the Center of it all
21-Dec-23

In today's society, it is so different growing up compared to the olden days. Now take this as an example, you're getting married & it is the biggest day & memories of your life to last forever. I was brought up that the man usually leads & also is the man of the house. You get married in his church & take his surname to be yours. Usually this what happens, but not many times, unfortunately. I in my opinion I am so against the rule of women keeping their surname, once they get...
Neo
I advise not to as if you ever want to change back, it is a pain in the backside to prove that your current name matches your original name on your birth certificate AND it costs you lots of time and money to change all your ids from one name to the next (and for people that are remarrying a million times and do it every time for passports, bank accounts, drivers licenses, work id, social security, Tax, property and vehicle ownership, shares etc, I have no idea why they waste their time and money).
If you REALLY want to change your name, at least keep SOMETHING in your name that matches your birth certificate so you can prove that you are you.
23-Dec-23
At the age of 20 I received my call up papers for the Army and at the time Australia was involved in Vietnam War. For me it was no big deal, I was happy to go off and have an adventure. Certainly, the training was hard, as was the war service, but I learnt skills, and self-discipline, that I have been able t call on throughout my life. However, whilst I enjoyed my Service, not everyone would have done so, for others may have viewed it as legal...
APB
The current government is Australia is working on tying education into conscription...it needs to be packaged carefully in a shiny package...just damage the existing system enough and then offer free education if you sign up...don't believe me? ...I have just answered a couple of VERY strange surveys ....watch your backs Australia...
16-Jan-21

Every few months, we get the same question which period would you rather live in? You can choose an era where you would not be able to breathe...or one where the life expectancy was 30 what was wrong with when you were born? I got decent medical support the Beatles Hawkwind hippies, punks and Talking Heads...that's not bad...you could maybe move me back a couple of years to avoid phone fetish and some social media, but yes it has been a wild ride and I...
Marietta M
I once read an article where some historian said he thought people were at their happiest during George Washington's time period, and I asked my uncle what he thought about that. He said he was sure a lot of people back then were happy, but probably just as many were unhappy, then said just like today there are happy people but just as many unhappy ones. It all depends on your outlook, circumstances (I doubt anyone with a lot of health problems or who lost more than their share of loved ones can be happy) and ability to have hope, no matter what time period you live in.
That being said, I have to add that modern times have gotten flawed by too many decades of a ME First attitude. When people always put themselves first, they turn the positive "selfs" (self-confidence, self-assurance, self-esteem) into negative ones (self-centeredness, self-involvement, selfishness) and I think that has a lot to do with things that have gone wrong in society today.
And now that "myself" has gotten a bit carried away, I'll wish everyone a "HAPPY HOLIDAY", and now I'll shut up!
22-Dec-23
Seeing it takes waaaay much longer to get to $50 than it has ever done . . . . Rewardia should also allow a $20 cashout to incentivize Rewardians.

Friends and coworkers think we should get together at the bar regularly for drinks as a girl's night thing and although it sounds nice I can not afford to go. Is it rude or should I trust they understand. I had mentioned once before and heard oh it's only a couple drinks and another girl said I ll buy yours, but I don t think that is fair unless I can return the favour next time, but that wouldn t be the case. What is the right way to go about not seeming rude but not trying to end up...
Angie
Maybe just go one time and order water with a lemon slice and when you get the chance, tell your work mates of your situation. I'm sure they will understand and sympathise with you. And if they offer to buy a round, accept graciously and don't worry about having to pay them back. They wouldn't offer to buy you a drink and expect one in return. I'm sure they're just happy you could join them on a night out. So go girl... and have fun!
19-Dec-23
How many here are unfortunate to have December birthdays? As a twin who celebrates a birthday the week before Christmas, I used to hate having 'joint' presents as a child. Now I just feel guilty for my family as it's another stress for them to think about at an already expensive time of year. I have immediate relatives who also share December as their birthday month. Sister in-law is 2 days before me and my mother's is boxing day. I also had an uncle who's was...
Sue H
My sons Birthday is December 18th, I always told him his Birthday is his special day and Christmas is for everybody.
17-Dec-23

In our today's society, vertically everyone uses internet & platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. I hate these sites for the fact that most people outlay all their dirty laundry here. What ever happened to keep your private life private. Most people that do this, simply don't realise what a can of worms it opens. I believe that you allow many times that certain people can target you & even to the point of getting harm. These sites are I suppose ok if you're just...
Holly Cat
Well if someone airs their dirty laundry on one of these sites, it's their choice and the site didn't ask them to air their dirty laundry, so it's not the site invading their privacy if they chose to air their dirty laundry. The sites are there for us to use, but it's not required to post personal information/air our dirty laundry.
15-Dec-23

I don't have Fire Ants...but there are big signs along the motorway telling me to look out for them and be careful...there were no pictures...so I could not recognise them... and they did not explain why they were bad... Australia has a lot of really nasty ants...but I did find out that they were looking for them WITH HELICOPTERS....that is true!...how big are they?...why use a helicopter?...good to we are being taken care of by the authorities...eh?...what...
Angie
Spotting Ants from a helicopter.... \ud83d\ude02 (Sorry, I don't mean to laugh when this is obviously a serious situation)
But seriously... this takes "like looking for a needle in a haystack" to a whole new level
16-Dec-23

For me I absolutely love the Christmas season as the whole family comes together to get into the spirit. This is one season that we dec the house with Christmas decorations. I always remember my Grand parents house inside was like a mini Santa house. The one present I remembered the most was when I was little was the limited edition of the Teletubbies. My Parents told me they waited for a very long time to buy.
Neo
This one as it will be the first in decades where I will not be working during this period at all and can spend time with my family instead of working 50 hours a week.
25-Dec-20

While watching a lot of clips on Facebook and mainly on animal rescues. I sometimes come across what appears to be fake and possibly cruelty to animals in the making of the clips. People get paid for these clips. Have you encountered anything that may be questionable in either clips or news?
Graham A
It's more the question of what isn't fake on Facebook!! The influencers are fake...done up fake, giving fake reviews about products they are paid to give fake reviews for etc etc etc. It's a disgusting place and is has no moral boundries. I can't believe people think it is important to post pictures of 'look at me having a cup of coffee' etc. The stupidity of posting pictures of their new car with number plates showing, their new house with a street number visible, their real birthdays, telling people they are going away for 3 weeks over Christmas to the newest trendy place, the designer dog they just paid $6,000 for...it goes on and on and when they get robbed they blame everybody else.
I was a member years ago until I figured 90% of Facebook is just inane crap and all about money and letting people know that you are bored because you have nothing to do but read the stuff posted.
I HATE SOCIAL MEDIA...it's just dumbing the world down.
17-Dec-23
do you listen to any of these Radio stations?....NO do you listen to podcasts?.................................NO Have you baked any of these things?................NO What is wrong with you?...go away! What has baking and listening to the radio have to do with each other? (or anything else!)...I know you all have some weird stuff like this if you have ever tried to do surveys on Rewardia.....come on...give us a laugh...otherwise its even more pointless....
Liane H
Qualification question today .. have you travelled by car to Mars in the past week ? Umm no,, Great! You have qualified for the survey .
Now baking and listening to some music whether it's a streaming service such as YouTube or the common radio ( transistor) can be quite therapeutic I find, however the survey probably went on to interview the lucky applicants who were successful on a completely unrelated topic such as bladder leakage !! How many dribbles ? A few drops or more? How often .. oh that's all the questions we have for you today !
10-Dec-23

Should older people over 80 be driving on the road and hold a license?
Stephan S
They are often more careful drivers than many young people who speed and play with their phone or do other things but pay no attention to the road
17-Dec-20

In our current Western societies we are multicultural, all inclusive and embrace all races and religions, no matter what your religion, you are allowed to practice it somewhere, all together, with those who believe the same things. When we hit Christmas, we have a problem - everyone seems to be expected to celebrate it and a lot of people have celebrations of their own at this time. It was a holiday before we had Christ ... or mass ... how about "Happy...
lys
For Christ sake enough of the political correctness already..if you don't like Australia find another country to put up with your bullshit
01-Dec-20

Should you wake someone from a nightmare? What do you think? Apparently it's best to leave the person alone & allow them to sleep through it. They are more likely to forget about the dream if they can continue to the end of it. Whereas, if awakened in the middle of a nightmare, it can make it difficult to forget the imagery or get back to sleep.
Teri 1282723
I take medication for PTSD and it doesn't work 100% of the time. At least 2 - 5 nights a month I wake up screaming. Last time was a mumble and 2 screams and I THANK MY SON each time he wakes me and rescues me from the horrors I'm in. My vote is WAKE THE PERSON UP!!
14-Dec-23

Every year we exchange gifts with my sons-in-law, dad and aunt. Most times we do it through my daughter, so we don t even see each other. Many times we get gifts we don t want and either re-gift them or give them to my daughter. I prefer not to exchange gifts. My daughter says just don t give them one. They are not buying for us in expectation of a gift in return. What do others think about this??
Michelle Z 978367
Christmas time to me is all about giving not receiving. If you really want to give a gift donate a child's toys under the Kmart tree for a child in need.
Or perhaps donate an amount that you can afford to charity.
13-Dec-23

It is part of life that lots of people love to kiss & hug other people, when greeting someone. In my opinion it is quite normal to do this, but there are certain ways to kiss & hug, when greeting everyone beside your partner. When someone just gives you a soft hug & a peck on your cheek it is acceptable, but when it is not acceptable if you kiss on the lips/near the mouth or a tight hug. To me, it is crossing the line. What do you think when it crosses the line? As these two...
Chooky
My father in law always hugged and kissed me far too long. Always felt he was over stepping boundaries. My hubbie didnt seem to understand, or didnt want to say anything to his dad, it got to the stage that i avoided getting to close to him so that he couldnt hug me.
12-Dec-23
Modern shopping centre car parks have designated parking for parents with prams very close to their entry. There are also parking spots allocated for people who have disabilities. However these parking spots are not as convenient as those allocated to parents with prams. My shopping centre also has a few parking spots for seniors behind these two groups. In my thinking parents with prams are usually young and able to walk easily pushing a pram. Many disabled people...
APB
sounds a bit like a monty python sketch...well I'm old BUT I am missing a leg and also have a baby..I'm not sure where to park?
11-Dec-23
Lets fill up the PARTY JUKE BOX . . . . ......... ONE AT A TIME PLEASE....
Liane H
Not sure where my other vote disappeared to ? But here's another banger for the box ..Utah saints Feat Kate Bush. Something Good ( original)
10-Dec-23

I know there is the daddy s little girl theory and that no boy will ever be good enough, but what about sons. I know we want our children to be happy, but do we watch for flaws, expecting that she too will not be good enough for our sons?
BLM
Did not have a girlfriend when I lived with my mom (cannot answer your question). I became a runaway when I finished junior high school and when I started dating females - I never brought a female home to meet my mom because I never when back home.
11-Dec-23

There are many places in the world that provide school lunches (in Japan it is included in their school fees for example) and in various parts of the world breakfast is provided either by schools and/or charities. In Australia, many parents are used to child care centres usually providing meals (or certain ones) and including the cost in their daily fees. With our busy society - more families having both parents work and the increase amount of obesity, do you think it would...
Jania S
I think it is amazing how many parents are not prepared to be parents and want other people to work for them. More and more areas. Maybe parents who want this should give their children away to someone who will care for them 100 %. BTW we in Australia dont get paid or work the hours in Japan or other countries.
PARENTS are 100% responsible for their children. THIS IS FACT and anyone who get 'offended' can just ignore this comment.
06-Dec-23
What do you reckon about the latest news from the Government? As of the 1st of December 2023, Australian pensioners and the unemployed will NO LONGER get 17 and a half percent off our electricity and gas bills ( no more discounts at all) First, the government stuffs up the Medicare system to the point where medical specialists no longer bulk bill and most GPs no longer bulk bill.....This means the government took away the FREE medical care...
Tom S Qld
Every state is different. In Qld, we get $700 per year electricity rebate, for pensioners, which will keep going until July2024. My electricity bill currently works out to be $8.95 per week. Which is affordable.
10-Dec-23
So I turn on my laptop this morning and have over 20 surveys available on Rewardia - - Yea ! (mostly Green surveys and some Pink) I arrange list by highest points. The top 14 Rewardia surveys add up to a TOTAL of 3,318 points. I close down Rewardia survey site and go to my Pure Profile Survey account and I only have ONE survey available BUT that one survey equates to the equivalent of 3,300 points. So question is - - do I try the 14...
Amaya B
It says when you sign up for rewardia "Earn up to $100 a week!" But I guess that's only if this is your full-time job?
10-Dec-23

I would have to say my four kids. Because they are my life. If I'm down and out, all I have to do is look at their precious faces and all my worries goes away. They keep me on my toes. There's never a dull moment with them. They give my life meaning, and they spell out joy for me.
Claude H
I would not pick on any single person as I have 6 children 17 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. They are all precious.
09-Dec-23
who finds if they don't qualify for a survey they get insulting points of 4 points if they are lucky? What they need to do is double the points to 8 points - not so hard for a company like this.
Graham A
I think we should be compensated 1000 points everytime we are mislead about the length of the survey, 1000 points for everytime we complete a survey and then told we didn't qualify and 1,000,000 points everytime the qualifying stuff goes more than 30 seconds!!!
08-Dec-23
While some think music is evolving...and others think it is mainly recycling..like fashion..I don't think that it should be a fashion statement..we are in danger of losing the fun in music...the fun isn't being recycled...just the sounds..what songs used to make you laugh and make your world better?....I'll start you off with one...Jilted John...Gordon is a moron....its on You Tube..I defy you to listen to that and not laugh!
Von
Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - "Living Doll"
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gGOU0o9K89g&si=y9PLfc4M7sBYM2YL
10-Sep-23

I have just been reading about an existing service...for older people...where the local authorities can go through with you...your eating and drinking habits...exercise patterns in fact every facet of your life really...and with their experts... come up with the perfect plan as to what you should be doing...it is very likely that none of these people are very old themselves.....the service is totally free...and at the moment at least...you do not have to do what they say or...
NZSCORPION
SCARY just more invasion of privacy and data collection by an entity that is probably not an authority in that particular field.
What's wrong with the world where people want to be told how to do things and when to do them, the communists do not rule the world.
Sounds like 1984 is coming true all be it 40 years later. I'm not a sheep like most of the world seems to be, I like to think for myself which is part of being free.
08-Dec-23

From high school sweethearts to young lovers who were forced apart or broke up, but became a couple again years later - often after marrying and creating a family with someone else. How and when you know love is right? Can timing be everything? What are your thoughts on getting back with your ex?
Laura W 363255
It all depends on circumstances on why you separated and why now you want to get back together again. One size doesnt fit all
07-Dec-23
What's everyone's thoughts on the new pandemic treaty from the World Health Organisation and what are people feeling about our countries accepting the amendments to their international health regulations. Do you feel like this is an attack on each nations sovereignty? Or don't you care?
blunder boy
i had never heard of it until now guess there slipping this hunger the table
08-Dec-23

Some places around the world have Army on the streets. We have that here in Australia (Sydney). What is your opinion about that, is it OK to have it in Australia but not OK in North Korea and why?
Grandma
If all people obeyed the lockdown rules there wouldn't be need of extra law enforcement. So sad for NSW friends who are doing the right thing but are subject to more and more lockdown.
21-Aug-21

Electric scooters...who would have imagined this breakthrough 20 years ago!...now obese children who would have had to experience exercise on a bike or scooter, along with obese adults who probably wouldn't be anything at all...can now silently zoom around on the pavements...at speeds of up to 40 km per hour...maiming themselves and helpless pedestrians who get in their way...and they will be able to do this until enough people have killed...serious injury is not...
Michael 1324355
I used to catch the train to Flinders Street Station and walk up Swanston Street to the RMIT Tech School in Victoria Street Carlton and it did not kill me :)))) Michael
02-Dec-23

I am 42 and for the few months I started having maternal urges. So do think it is a good idea? I have lots of energy and patience but as the child grows up more and more that might change, who knows? I need some advice I have not asked friends and family yet.
Bex
There are so many teen pregnancies, young girls I'll equipped to raise children, both financially, and mentally.. You're probably in a much better financial position, you've got the maturity and life experience, so I say absolutely go for it!
04-Dec-23

So much of our time is spent on the net, but I'm wondering if it is right that I might put up a birthday message to someone and then have another friend add a happy birthday sentiment even though they do not know them?
glory 1277945
You put message on the board so expect this. If you want privacy send a card. More time spend, but it's more personal
05-Dec-23

In 2019, it was quoted that Australia had the 8th best standard of living. The USA came in about 17. Norway was number 1. Do you think the statistics are really the truth? It's possible that they are inflating them to make them look good on paper? In Australia, at least...in might make the government of the day look good! Your views?
Michelle S 553303
I think it's important to reflect on what measurements were used to come to this determination. I'm old enough to remember Bob Hawk's promise that 'by the year 2000 no child would live in poverty in Australia " whereas the truth is that was NEVER going to happen! Today more children are living in poverty than EVER before and the rate will continue to rise. When you have families paying more than 20% of their total net income on housing, whether rented or mortaged, one of 2 things will occur. Either the family will reign in spending on non essential items or they will use credit to continue the standard of living without really being able to afford it. Many people, especially those with families, will often just use more credit because they don't want their children to miss out on things. Unfortunately, when interest rates go up, which is inevitable, people will NOT be able to continue gaining MORE credit to continue the cycle and either refinance their existing mortgage to gain equity in their home and have available funds for take out meals, holidays and education amongst other things or, if their home is foreclosed on they'll lose everything! Some will reign in spending but I know from personal experience that I'll say to myself "You'll have enough for that" only to discover something else comes along and I can't pay for this thing. I remember hearing at one time a butcher telling someone that in his expensive zip code there were FAR more people buying sausages than steak. But kids in family units where the annual income is only 20K are going to suffer WAY more. I have worked with people in poverty and although there are functional family units that put the children's needs above their own there are too many families where kids get the "scraps' quite literally. I FEEL for these disadvantaged children who often have poor educational and job prospects and a diet lean on nutrition and high on fast food or a diet of frozen fish fingers, which I enjoyed as a child, pies and chips. I once knew a family and those kids came into my home to stay for a while and when I served up fresh beans and other "exotic" vegetables these children didn't recognise them! Because a standard of living, to MY understanding, includes the total sum being measured which is then added together, divided and a mean average taken, there is going to be those living the life of Riley and others struggling to survive! I will ABSOLUTELY concede that measured against Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and Madagascar we in Australia, even those of us on pensions, live like kings. Finally, I do not own a home anymore but rent. Women in my age group, the later 50's, are the fastest growing group to end up homeless. It makes me grateful that I have a place to live in instead of my car or even the street. I'm going to take care that I live within my means! Thanks for reading this.
14-Feb-22

Do you think it is the responsibility of all tax owners to support these youth offenders? Why I ask is that, why aren't the parents of these youths own their responsibilities to their child or children's? They created them, if I owned a mansion they would be living with me under the tikanga o So Maori
The dog house
Instead of putting these offenders in jail I would place them in the Army. Then maybe they might get the right discipline that their parents were not able to give them.
17-Sep-22

When the hairdresser is shown a picture and still fails to complete the hair cut, should you just smile and go, or should you be able to refuse to pay, as it is not what you had requested?
Ketyad
The hair dresser was trying a style that he/she had not done before but they were still using their time so they must be paid. The hair style probably could be repaired, that is cut a little more for aa different style. Anyway, in a few short weeks the hair is back and the "new" cut can be tried again. Only Karen's refuse to pay, if you were the hair dresser would you want and expect to be paid? Yes, very likely, so pay up.
03-Dec-23

Should school be a chore? Why can't learning be fun? I think that the way children are taught at school is too methodical and processed, it's a critical time for our kids, I was lucky enough to have great teachers who along with factual information I was also taught me why this information is important for instance I had a maths teacher in high school who took us to putt, putt to teach us speed and angle in relation to ball to the hole 95 percent of that class scored BS or...
APB
I had a few gems as teachers...but not many...I had a lot of fun at school but I wasn't supposed to be enjoying myself..so a fair bit of the time resulted in mad people hitting me with canes...over the bottom or across the palms..and a stream of half hour detentions after school..but none of it worked..I didn't get depressed...or give in....I still had laughing fits...I still had fun...that's what kids do!
...kids are VERY resilient..,and you cannot cure them of being REALLY happy,,I'd lie on the floor laughing and could not get up!..
....I am not sure how our current batch of little angels would cope with that...they would probably need therapy...(these days I might get therapy or medication for being optimistic defiant and happy...it is probably a medical condition...like everything else)
many of our current batch were really damaged during covid because they didn't see their friends....it affected their communication skills and their abilities at school....I wonder how they would cope with the Blitz....
or being in other interesting places...we might be raising a generation of babies that never want to leave home...
sorry BB I'm wandering off course here!
01-Dec-23

From regular panic attacks on day-to-day basis to an unexpected panic attack before for example flying - how do you manage your everyday life? How do you overcome anxiety?
Joy G
I have suffered from anxiety for over forty years. I have tried everything that I come across. I take medication but it doesn't seem to help much. I have tried many hypnotherapist, talked to many counsellors, psychologist, psychiatrists. I have tried numerous herbs, CBD oils and medications, relaxation techniques, crystal therapy, and the list goes on. I still have anxiety. I don't believe there is a cure. There are techniques to help after anxiety hits but no idea (sadly) how to overcome it.
28-Nov-23

Some people fight for equity. Some people fight for equality. Are they fighting for the same thing or different things?
Nel
Equity associated with the net value of an asset one receives after disposing of such asset. Example, equity of your home, is the net value of it after taking out the expenses on that home.
Equality is the equal rights any person enjoys in society. Like Man and Woman or any other sexual orientation have equal rights to have their opinion heard. This is how I understood these two terms.
30-Nov-23

Is it good to have a retirement age after which one can stop working? This has both good and bad side. If there is a fixed age for retirement, the younger group can join the workforce and possible contribute better in most cases. However, the experienced person can also contribute special activities which require a lot of experience. For example: when we go to a doctor, particularly for critical illness, we always look for an experienced doctor. Further, retirement...
Neo
In reality, you can retire at any age if you have the financial means to do so. What you are talking about is retirement age to either access superannuation or a government pension. I hate how the age has increased due to what the government perceives as "aging population". The old system of "voluntary retirement at 55" is much better than "work until you die" mentality which prevails today. (Obviously, voluntary retirement at 55 was to access superannuation and NOT welfare and you can no longer do this as the minimum retirement age is 10-20 years higher for most people currently working and this is awful).
29-Nov-23

There are very few things (and even fewer people), I can truly say that I hate. But one of those things is Political Correctness. It is really one of the Scourges of these times. It's a noxious notion that infects people's minds with rictus fear, at saying what they truly feel. And all for nothing! If we cannot agree to disagree, or debate, with one another - peaceably - then we very quickly lose the art - and the will - to communicate with one another. PC is an...
Grandma
Great topic. I see new rules/laws are coming in for people who get offended by someone's comment - won't the politically correct brigade have a ball with that!! I love a good respectful debate - but the skills are being lost by the up and coming generations.
29-Dec-20

Have you ever applied for a job on Social Media? Just for the heck of it, I decided to give it a try just to see what would happen. I applied for three or four so-called jobs and went along with their questions. When they thought they had me hooked, they asked for my bank information. Of course, I did not give them that info. Be careful when applying for jobs, a lot of them are scams.
ShawneeBaby
Isn't that the problem with social media? So much fake information I don't know why people keep using it.
14-Nov-23

Who's excited for Christmas? I know I am. Haven't had a Christmas with the family for 2 years due.to being overseas but this time for sure I'm making the most of being in my home town
Neo
No, it is just another day.
Actual date for Christmas for those who think of it the way it was intended should be October but it was moved to December for religious recruitment purposes (to convert both pagans and people of other faiths into Christianity).
Orthodox Christmas is in January (except for the Greeks who do it with the Catholics in December.
Why should you get excited when people tend to behave even more horribly and more entitled in this period? How can you get excited if you are working in this period or you live in a town that will get invaded by drop in holiday makers (which means lots of loud and obnoxious parties)?
28-Nov-23

Do you ever long for the past? A place, or a person? Maybe for a life never lived? Nostalgia is a deep yearning for our former selves, but is it healthy? What do you think dwelling on the past can mean for your present?
Gaza
As I'm getting to the end of my life, of course, I look back through my past. Things I did, people I've met and the things that maybe I should have done.
02-Oct-23
OK...you told them what year you were born...and how old you are..and your postcode/zip....and where you live...all of these twice ...now.... are you up to your ass in debt?....no?..would you like to be?....wanna buy a new car?....how about some insurance?....do you drink a lot?...smoke..gamble?...what exotic diseases do you have?...are you currently unable to take care of yourself?....do you p yourself?...do you know anyone else who ps themselves?...No to all of...
Crazy Chef
I love it when you accidentally push a wrong button and it says "You have been screened out because are not a human!!" LOL
27-Nov-23

How is it that airlines can get away with dirty water on their planes? Many waters (not bottled) have been tested a d have been found to have bacteria. Sometimes even E. coli. It's no wonder the pilots never drink tea or coffee. Would you risk the water on the plane for their noodle cups? The ice cubes are made in the airport. I used to drink tea (on flights) but no longer. How about you?
Dang Ling-bits.
So what scientific research has come up with this conclusion. What absolute rubbish? On every flight here, we are given a sealed bottle of water.
25-Nov-23

We have had lots of Climate summits...and lots of promises and yet very little real change...can the rapid rise in the cost of fossil fuels finally break our total reliance on them?
77ccusmc
Maybe the attendees of the climate summits should not take private jets and limos. They could do it by a zoom call. It was good enough for our children. We can all do a little, I personally can’t afford an electric car, but if the millionaires in DC want to buy one for me I would gladly drive it.
05-Jun-22

My answer would be no, just because you don t have kids doesn t mean you don t have friends or family that is looking forward to spending the holidays with you. I don t think parents should always be first in line, but I also don t think the person who has been there the longest should always get first pick either. Rotating is probably the most fair option. What do you think?
Claude H
No. There are too many laws now giving preference to everyone. We are all equal & should have equal rights.
27-Nov-23

A friend went to visit his GP for tests regarding possible prostate cancer. Not satisfied with the tests, he decided to seek a second opinion. The second GP made further tests and found he had the beginning of Prostate cancer. Would you get a second or third opinion till you feel sufficient tests are made to your satisfaction and peace of mind?
Craig S 1050522
Doctors are only human - When I was 60-62yrs I had been feeling less than 100% and had been to my doctors multiple times, with a ton of tests - Blood test just about every visit. After more than 12mths of this I ended up in A & E Hospital with very low body temp and was having "Rigors attacks". After many hours the Hospital staff confirmed I had UTI. Doctors NIL - Hospital 1. Doctors DONT GET IT REAL all the time (Just sometimes)
23-Nov-23

Personally, I've been in a rather rough position. After a couple of years at one job, I'm working at my 4th different job this year (part-time position) and currently looking for a 5th different job, because my current occupation is not giving enough hours to cover all of my bills. One thought that had come to mind while in this predicament has been to go back to college, but I have taken two programs already, both of which I have not finished. Not sure if anyone here has...
BLM
It will depend on your RATIONALE: WHY you did not finish the other two 'programs (academic community)' you took while you were in college - previously? Or are you a professional student (and not aware of the fact (?)). Whether it is worth going to academia for the 'third time' - is STRICTLY your decision (your life) and maybe 'involving' a conversation with your WALLET!
24-Nov-23

We love traveling, and have just done a big trip to Europe and The UK. While we were there we were asked a lot about Australia and of course we told a few pork pies (exaggerated truths). What is the best one you have told? The one we used to tell American sailors (before internet) was that the Harbour Bridge was closed every day at 5pm for the Kangaroos to cross. It was amazing how many believed it. While crossing from Spain to Italy by...
lippy loo
Heck we do not have to tell Porkies, our truths are enough. We have the most deadliest spider/s, deadliest snakes 9 of the top 10, Kangaroos that attack, Dingoes that attack, Sharks, Sea Snakes, Stingers, Blue Bottles, Stonefish, Box Jelly Fish, Salt Water Crocodiles, Cone Shell, Blue Ringed Octopus, Paralysis Tick, and the list goes on and any one of these are deadly. The European Honey Bee is also a baddy. Never had to make anything up. However, one American asked if we could see Uluru from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and of course I said yes but I did educate him after I took the mickey.
However on the plus side we have a beautiful country with unique animals, flowers, trees, etc. A huge rock in the middle of the country and the largest coral reef, we have wave rocks, canyons, deserts, water falls, mountains, stunning beaches and wide open spaces. Our country is diverse with so much beauty to see.
Actually, Kangaroos have been known to cross the Harbour Bridge so not such a porky.
22-Nov-23
Grandparents have a wealth of wisdom and a store of knowledge, but mostly, a lot of funny stories and good jokes.
blunder boy
you know what my nana said when I asked Pop why he is always smiling she said because he is tone deaf dear
23-Nov-23

If you found out a friend of yours was incarcerated for a crime he/she committed, whether knowingly or unknowingly aware of the consequences: would you support him/her and continue being that person's friend?
BLM
Since I was incarcerated as a juvenile delinquent - my answer - would be YES - I would unequivocally support the person - regardless of the circumstances! I know 'how' the criminal justice system works in the USA. Former president Donald John Trump has evaded the consequences of his actions because he has money, and Donald John Trump is white. (Donald John Trump has admitted he knew that he wasn't cheated out of winning re-election in 2020). The criminal justice system in America is 'broken' at the juvenile level and the adult level. Furthermore, not one person was convicted in the 'Banking Scandal of 2008' - which costed countries on this planet trillions of dollars (and the major players in 'Banking scandal of 2008' were WHITE)! In addition, not one person was convicted in the 'Savings and Loan Scandal' of the late 1970s and early 1980s - which costed the USA billions of dollars (and the major players in 'Savings and Loan Scandal' were WHITE)! So much for the argument CRIME - doesn't PAY!
18-Nov-23
YES that ultimate source of all wisdom..a two year old Sheepdog standard Poodle cross..a valuable resource for all your problems..or at least that is what he tells me...
Liane H
Just as I thought... Benson hasn't given any constructive answers so far. Perhaps he needs some multiple choice questions... hmmm or is he just never going to tell?:
13-Nov-23

Do you think at 18 years old in today's society, have it too easy and need a little bit of tough love? It all depends on the circumstances. I virtually do not see this to be a problem, if your teenager is co-operating with you & the family, as life in the big world is very tough, hard & expensive to survive. As a parent, you always try to help them if you can. On the other hand, if the teenager has a strong head, doesn't want to be reasonable in every way that he/she should be &...
Morenita
I\u2019m holding on to my last baby. She\u2019s 18, going to college and works. I do not ask her to pay rent. She pays for her own college tuition and school supplies. So I definitely don\u2019t take the lil that she makes she\u2019s responsible for buying her own food sometimes and she\u2019s very smart. I also give her any extra money I have. I\u2019m very blessed to be able to do that.
21-Nov-23

Assuming that NASA invited you to be part of the crew that next flies to the moon. Their task is to establish a permanent settlement on the moon. You would be required to stay on the moon for 12 months, after which time you would be returned safely to earth. Would you do it?
...***...
considering no one has been there, then NO...Ask yourself..Has anyone been to the moon??? Since apparently 1969. Ask yourself this. Who filmed that moon walk? LOL LOL LOL . I am on a fence here
20-Nov-23

When you have very strict parents/carers, are you making your children more rebellious? I believe yes, because the children eventually get really tired of the way you are with them. You need to be calm & explain the reason you chose for your child, in doing something in the way you want. Perhaps the child would understand more & if they state another way, why don't you compromise to solve the issue in a better way. I find being too hard on them, it leaves them with wrong...
NZSCORPION
As a severely beaten and abused child I call BS on this. I didn't rebel I chose not to be like my parents and to this day i choose to help people when and if i can. Childhoods only influence the weak willed. Life is a choice every step of the way.
19-Nov-23
I've often wondered why our country's policies are not more focussed on the total healthcare of its citizens/residents. Having fair/good teeth and dental hygiene could help with obtaining proper diets, boosting confidence and saving the cost of so many other health issues. What's your experience?
Liane H
Not sure where you are Glenice but I wholeheartedly agree.
Wake up Australia your teeth are rotting! Peak Health authority bodies want govt to start paying $ 500 million per yr targeted at those most in need to begin combating the ongoing problems of the average Aussie not being able to afford basic dentistry above a standard oral exam,xray and scale and clean ( costing between $230-350 avg).
Fewer than half the Aus population now see a dentist once per yr. Canadanians 75% and U.S.A 63%
Which puts us in dire straits as far as more hospitalisations in the future.... heart conditions ,dental issues too far gone , many issues including comfort eating your food ,jaw pain ,migraines ,mental health/ confidence issues etc ,etc would all be helped or avoided with regular dental care.
Now if they can just find a means to train them all to be nice and gentle and get some new methods of numbing other than the goddamn needles ,, and a new style of silent laser drill ? l would be happy!
19-Nov-23

Unfortunate events taking place, what has your experience been if applicable and if you are comfortable to share any thoughts? From insurance claim to finding repairers and replacements, or is it market value and any negotiations that have to be made.
LindaB
I overtook a guy 2 days ago and he obviously didn't like being overtaken by a woman because he rammed his car into mine and ran me off the road! I guess it's not technically an accident as he did it on purpose.
17-Nov-23

What's something random that you are good at? I have recently found that I am great at basket weaving and pot making Never would have thought until I was dragged out with my friend to go to an artistic creative class. The things I never knew I'd be amazing at. Feeling pretty proud of myself What's your talent? :)
BLM
Not sure this talent is in the artistic category (?). I am 'good' at solving crossword puzzles (where you have to pay a fee(s) to enter a crossword puzzle solving contests) - find that out about ten years ago - earned 3,000 dollars in prize money in 2022! Side benefits are: This talent widened my vocabulary. In addition, this talent increased my ability to think outside the box!
15-Nov-23

So I am being harassed by some woman who's not happy I married the man she wanted. I have 3 children with him, and we are so happy together. Yet this lady who I've blocked btw continues to harass me via fake social media accounts. What is a good reply to send her, as I have run out of ideas to reply as? All she wants is a one night stand......but apparently I am in the way
Lynna-Boo
you need to report her to the police what she is doing is illegal maybe you can get your husband to talk to her with you there and he can tell her that he is not interested in her anymore and is happily married
16-Nov-23
The Optus outage affected a lot of people and businesses. Technology has taken over a big part of our lives. The Government is considering a cashless society. I for one could not manage what I do in caring for another without cash. What happens to pocket money, not just for children but for many other situations we find ourselves in. Banks are closing branches and ATM'S, Australia Post is closing down branches as well. What do you think, is cashless the way to...
Victoria 1322770
No! Too much government control there. I don't trust any government, no matter where they are on the political spectrum, not to abuse power if they control everything. Throw a switch, and you can't buy groceries. Your BMI is too high so you cost the government too much in health care. No birthday cake for you! When another government hacks in, you are stuck. And let's not forget the Greek government a few years (5?) back. 10% off the top of people's accounts to help with the bail-out. No thanks, I'll want cash to pay for things when the network is down.
13-Nov-23

The last few weeks, I have been in discussion with a tradie with regards to removing trees and moving a shed to the back fence. We had not finalised anything because of the situation of the shed. The next time I talk to him, he tells me he went on my property and chopped all my trees and moved the shed slightly which is not what we had discussed. The shed was to go at the back. They never gave me the date or when they could do the job. It was never finalised. They...
Hohum
It seems the tradie merely quoted and had not been given the go ahead.
If there was no agreed price, I certainly wouldn't pay. from the facts you've given there was never a contract, verbal or otherwise.
12-Nov-23

One of my top favorite hobbies is going out and playing 18 holes of golf :) once a week. Now I usually play alone as my mates laugh and say it's such an old man's game. I'm 24 years old and enjoy a good game of golf. Is it really looked as "an old man's game"?
Dang Ling-bits.
Men start off playing football, they move to cricket or tennis and finally to golf. This shows that as we get older our balls get smaller.
11-Nov-23

My husband & I have always made it important to buy each other a card on special occasions. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, Mothers & Fathers Day etc. We are now retired, cards are expensive & money is tight. We have kept all our cards over the years & now have them in a container so that on each special occasion we find time to go through our passed cards & recycle one to each give the other. There are many beautiful, meaningful cards & it is so nice to read them...
fergus23
I have always recycled cards into gift tags, and yes you are correct - they are too expensive today and make the process of just sending someone a card, an awful one (when did cards get to be 10 dollars or more?!?! and that's without postage, lol).
14-Nov-23
Yesterday I did a survey on Rewardia...it wanted to know what I thought about redevelopment in Brisbane's CBD..I was positive...did I think this and this and this would be a good idea?..yes...and so on...it then said did I know what was going on...yes....did I know that Star Casino was funding a large quantity of the work?...no...what did I think of Star Casinos?...I do not like them...did I trust them etc....I said no...guess what?...this survey doesn't seem...
Jewel
That sounds pretty typical of the surveys on here...if you tell them what they want to hear you will make it through and get points, if you tell the truth they don't want to know. Just goes to show you can't rely on getting honest feedback when they give you any survey results. Rely on your own instincts to get the truth.
11-Nov-23

Spent a few days in Sydney, and I'm not so good on my feet, so used a lot of very expensive taxis. Overhead one driver actually asked for a tip and got himself a five dollar reward. This was wrong of him to ask for, as none of the others did, what do you think?
BLM
I don't believe in tipping (I don't tip, and I don't feel self-conscious when I don't tip). Your employer (taxi drivers are employees) - should be paying you enough - so a customer shouldn't have to TIP YOU (known as subsidized your wages/earnings)! For as I am concerned - this individual (described in your scenario) needs to get a "real" job that doesn't involve tipping!
10-Nov-23

When we were younger in the 1970s and 80s. We would have what they called block parties. And we would shut down the street, and all of our neighborhood and neighbors would come out and set up chairs, tables, games, pools, food, all kinds of things to keep the community together and unified. We don't see that anymore. Nowadays, some of the wonderful things that would keep communities together have gone away, which has had the effect of the families and...
ShawneeBaby
While many of these events have gone the way of the DoDo (an extinct bird)I think they were killed by the very people who attended them.
The crabby neighbour who called the police because there was too much noise, or you were blocking traffic. Quite often the drunks show up and spoil it for everyone. Fights, loud arguments, too much booze, nobody cleans up, all contribute to the events demise.
09-Nov-23

I was in a serious relationship 2 years ago (we literally paid off an engagement ring etc) and it was all going great, but then he couldn't put up with his mother demanding he marry a Punjabi Hindu girl anymore. We broke up. I'm not mad at him - it's unfortunately still a cultural thing in India. I found myself in a situationship with a Sri Lankan Muslim guy. My problem is that my mum is getting excited thinking I might end up with this guy simply because I'm almost...
Brick
Wouldn't you rather be 40 single with no unwanted obligations because you haven't met the right person? or 40 and single after having to get out of a relationship with the wrong person and responsibilities that need to be sorted out? When and if you are ready - until then take your time and enjoy your life.
04-Nov-23
Couldn't find anywhere to post this...does it make anyone else want to reach for a tissue? Anyone got a sweet video too? I have to post the video below in Comments.
Liane H
These are not Banksy but some are still amazing ! Others silly and so simple \ud83d\ude42https://youtu.be/C575sZIQV6k
04-Apr-23

I think it's real sad the government is trying to get rid of cash payments. What about children who get pocket money for little chores etc. I remember getting coins from my parents, to go grab a treat from the dairy. Controlling human beings with technology these days.
Sheree T Princess
One would think the government would have a lot more important things to concentrate on. Everything seems to be out of control such as the cost of living in general it is absolutely ridiculous what you pay in groceries now not to mention everything else.
If I have cash in my purse and a store did not want to except it, I would never shop there again.
17-Aug-23

Sometimes I find I have been overcharged for an item. Store Policy guarantees that if you are overcharged, you are refunded and given the item free. Unfortunately, it is not the case with most staff. I sometimes remind them and other times I don't. Has anyone else noticed this?
Graham A
I have never had a problem....EVER..... with Woolworths or Coles. I always hope they over charge me. I have scored heaps of stuff over the years...probably the best was a jar of 400gm Moccona coffee.
just see them at the counter and be sensible and you won't have a problem.
02-Nov-23

Does anyone still write in cursive, and if you were taught cursive handwriting, when did you go to school? I'm curious to know when it started to get phased out, as I was taught to print my letters in primary school in the 00's. What are your thoughts on how handwriting is now, especially with digital technology becoming more commonplace? Or how do you think handwriting etiquette evolve over time?
Gary P 1194496
I learned cursive many years ago. I am 68 now and I enjoy writing. It should have continued to be taught. Technology tends to lessen the thought process in my humble opinion .
07-Nov-23

What is our destiny? I have often wondered this, and I have to say it is very hard to come up with an answer. We can search for a lifetime without ever having a clue, so we just drift along, either working until the end or doing other odd jobs to see if something clicks. I have to say I wonder if there is a better way that I haven t discovered at this time, but if anyone should have an answer to this, I would definitely like to know.
BLM
No answers, just my core belief system at work, hopeful; providing insight. DESTINY is what you are meant to do. It is your soul's dream for you. While FATE happens when you don't take responsibility for your life. DESTINY is what happens when you commit to growing, learning, and taking chances. DESTINY is not absolutely predetermined, but more like a beautiful, perfect, deeply meaningful plan (that is tailored to suit you - and only you). It is the force (Destiny) that some people think controls what happens in the future (your future), and which cannot be influenced by people (or the public).
03-Nov-23

Do families do this anymore? I remember loading up the kids and going on a drive, maybe stopping for ice cream somewhere. No real destination, just an outing. Do people do this anymore?
MIKE 1
TO ME NOT ANY MORE IT ALL ABOUT CELL PHONES AND COMPUTERS NOW THE OLD DAY WERE GREAT WISH WE HAD THEM ACK BUT THAT'S ME MIKE
06-Nov-23

I've done a fair bit of travel and found that despite negative media about some Countries, they are actually fantastic!!, what are your experiences?
BLM
Why would you trust the 'MEDIA' on any subject - PERIOD! (Example: Fox News settle a civil lawsuit for 787.5 million dollars based on the fact - Fox News was blatantly distorting the TRUTH (aka outright lying that former President Trump was cheated out of his re-election bid in 2020)). The MEDIA is in business to make money - by any means necessarily - the end (profits) justify the means - (aka capitalism) - which has nothing to do with giving you unbiased facts so that you can make informed decisions!
05-Nov-23

Homelessness is becoming a big thing no matter what country you re in? Is the governments really doing enough, or are there other countries we can look at that have in place things that are working towards a better future for those whom are homeless and vulnerable in our societies?
Warrior
The rich get richer the poor get the picture... homelessness is the responsibility of all not just governments. You see many people on the streets yes but have you ever spoken to one? Battered bruised abused mental health issues untrusting all the results of what these people have been put through. It is hard for them to come back from the wilderness without proper care attention and medication.
Yes governments could do more but we as a society must do our bit as well. By that I mean working the soup kitchens providing essentials clothing food etc. Sparing a little fir thise in need does a lot
06-Oct-23

Often when ordering take away, you are given bamboo cutlery. Such outlets are prohibited from giving you the disposable plastic cutlery. The issue with the new bamboo cutlery is that you get the taste of the bamboo when you put the cutlery in your mouth. It is revolting. What can the innocent shopper do? Really very little except choose something where fingers can do the work or bring from home your own cutlery. It is real issue for many office workers. What...
LESLEY S 385154
I have no problem using bamboo cuttlery because being a plant it should dispose quicker than plastic. I dont taste any bamboo on the cuttlery and if you dobt enjoy using put a set of cuttlery from your homes to use. That way you can take then home to be wasged abd put back in your vehicle for the next time it is needed. That way you cab have the best of both worlds. Just a thought
01-Nov-23

My mum was a shorthand typist at Dunedin hospital She also worked on the telephone exchange then she became a bank teller which will probably become a thing of the past soon too My grandfather worked on the railways in the King country and enjoyed reminiscing his young days What job titles do you know of that don't exist in 2021
Elizabeth J 447888
What about the dunny man, before the days of sewerage. Yes, I am that old. I have a faint memory only of those days. The man who used to bring ice for ice chests in the days before refrigerators.
13-Oct-21

These days, it's a great idea of starting a garden. Since with the cost of living, rising price of fruits and vegetables... I've started a garden, and it's turned out to be a great hobby. Time-consuming but rewarding. Who else has a garden to maintain? :)
GB
A good hobby. But do not think you will save money. Unless you have at least 700 square meters to put under crops. It's is nice to have fresh veggies.
31-Oct-23

Hi, has anyone noticed that once you re past the age of sixty, that you become invisible? Whether it s other members of the general public, or shop assistants, or even survey writers - they just don t see if you re elderly. How do you make yourself noticed?
PatCat
That's OK. By the time you are in your 80s not only are you not noticed, you become invisible. They send you little notes of how good their retirement villages are, I'm still here still gardening, still cooking and hey I can still vote, still laugh with friends and silly me, I'm still here in Rewardia. So there.
29-Oct-23

On August 15, 1971 if my memory serves me correctly, president Nixon temporarily suspended the redeemability of USA notes back into gold. So from that point, the currency issued only has the promise of the government to make good on those notes. If you take a look at the indebtedness of most countries governments, this temporary action by president Nixon is fast becoming a world nightmare. Do you think it's about time to re introduce gold and silver to back currencies, or do...
BLM
One, your memory doesn't serve you correctly, the first president to take the USA off the gold standard was FDR in 1933. Two, you are deliberately confusing personal debt with the debt of a country (a stigma comes with personal debt - not the debt of a country). Three, every 'country' on this planet has debt (including Saudia Arabia, Kuwait and China - supposedly the three richest countries on the planet). Four, not any countries have enough gold (in reserve in their country) to cover its debt (including China, Saudia Arabia, or Kuwait). Five, if the world economy went back to the gold standard, the world economy would immediately go into chaos (and a full-scale depression). Six, you 'never' hear international banking firms, international accounting firms, international law firms, or international think tanks (firms), etc. advocating for a return (back to) the gold standard. Seven, your plan will only work if you are advocating for ANARCHISM. Eight, cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange on a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a bank or government - to uphold or maintain it - aka a 'SCAM' on the streets of USA (in rough neighborhoods). Last, cryptocurrency 'only' works if you are 'gullible and greedy' - it is not a long-term viable solution to replace a monetary system that doesn't work (anymore 'except' for the benefit of the rich or the super-rich) - aka CAPITLISM.
27-Oct-23

Why is it that, there are so many people, especially who owns cats & dogs, they don't look after them. To me, it doesn't matter what animal you choose to own. If you chose a pet to have, it is your responsibility to look after it. A pet is the same way as looking after a child. You need to vaccinate it, play with it, get them some pet toys, exercise it, clean its droppings, feed it, give it something to drink & put it to bed. With all these responsibilities, nothing is...
Ketyad
This really goes without saying, if you have a pet you must care for it properly. Failing to do tis is abuse and those people should be punished. I am not a pet owner or lover and I do think some people are nuts in the way they care for their animals, house pets that is , farm animals are different. Some people do treat their animals better than people, this to me in crazy and unnecessary. A couple of examples would be allowing you dog, for example, to share your bed. Sometimes sleeping between two people, or putting sweaters on dogs when they already have been evolved to handle the colder weather. here is another, someone I know lets the dog out to have a pee, when the dog reenters the house the "parents" wipe the dogs behind with a tissue. This behavior is over the top and these people should be in a rubber room somewhere!
28-Oct-23
There is so much media hype about the jail system in Oz, the so-called do-gooders make jail time like a holiday. Prisoners rioting because they've lost their freedom. What do they think they're there for? Do the crime, do the time and maybe, just maybe they won't want to go back there and will become good citizens.
BLM
I guess we are not talking about White-Collar-Crime (WCC). In the Banking scandal of 2008 where trillions of dollars were stolen and not one WCC went to prison (Who says crime doesn't pay?). So exactly what prisoners are we talking about?
28-Oct-23

Whether we like it or not, change is coming and appears to be influencing all aspects of our life. Whether it be technology, ways of thinking or beliefs, education and even living situations. How are you adapting to change, and what are some things you have found helpful and ways to be more receptive to new things? Or are you happy to stay with what you know and what works?
Andrew C 287196
"Change" is too wide a category. Some changes are good, some changes are bad, and some are just ridiculously silly.
30-Oct-23

NZ had recently General elections. Turns out, similar as previous years, not everyone go to vote. Yet there are lots of people who complain afterwards. I always say election is the time when people actually do have a 'voice' and might be able to make a difference in their country, but about 20 to 25% will choose not to vote. I bet those are the people who complain the most. Do you think elections really should be compulsory or leave the citizens the option to choose?
Granny2026
No voting should not be made compulsory. People should be allowed to chose.Wether to vote or not. If they don't vote they shouldn't complain
22-Oct-23

We are all human beings, we are all equal, we all need the same things to survive. Water, food and shelter! Peace & happiness is what we all long for. How can we all contribute to world peace?
writerrochelle
Only one person can bring world peace to this earth. His name is Jesus Christ. He is the son of Jehovah God. Soon God will hand over the kingdom rule to his son, who will then cleanse the earth of all wickedness, and peace will reign forever! Please read Matthew 6:10; Matthew 24:14 and Psalm chapter 37 in your Bible! ;-D
16-Oct-23

My husbands' family does an Xmas draw every year and I sometimes think they forget my husband has been off work the last few years and that we are struggling and due to the price they spend we don t take part. How do I tell them I wish they would lower the price without seemingly hurting my husband s feelings or making us seem cheap to them
Yaya
Fake covid and go into "lockdown" then do your own thing and try not to get caught...good luck...do not actually get covid...that would suck
26-Oct-23

As a freelancer, I'm seeing more and more AI technology surface. I get excited but at the same time have doubts. What are your thoughts on the future in AI technology?
Bernie
Too much - too quickly! How is the average person supposed to know "who" has given the information to AI? One big scam!
23-Oct-23
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