Wealth isn’t zero sum. It’s not a pie that the rich are keeping the majority of. Its an ever expanding forest. The problem is that people keep trying to fight over the same trees instead of going out and looking for their own.
Complaining about privilege is dumb. There were people that were born more priveleged than me and everyone else out there, be it because they are smarter, better looking, have more money, it doesn’t matter. Because the reality is, all people weren’t created equal. If we were, then we wouldn’t need a government in the first place. But me sitting at my desktop or going out into the street to complain about it will do nothing. All that matters is that if I want to improve my life to be as successful as these people already are, then I am going to have to work harder than them.
And for the record Quinn, I’m not accusing you of complaining about privilege. Just pointing out the futility of the people who do.
So you are saying the delivery method means more than the intent behind the message? Should I also write it with a feather and inkpot instead of a pen? How about a wax seal instead of an envelope with a gluestrip?
I’m not saying that we shouldn’t thank people. I’m also not saying that we shouldn’t thank them individually. I’m saying that setting standards on the delivery method is an absurdity in our society.
And as far as your question goes, the groom and bride just dropped around $30,000 on a party for me and my friends to show up to and get hammered, I don’t really have a problem if they don’t feel the need to waste 20 extra minutes for the $50 gift I got them in return.
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Wealth isn’t zero sum. It’s not a pie that the rich are keeping the majority of. Its an ever expanding forest. The problem is that people keep trying to fight over the same trees instead of going out and looking for their own.
Does this mean no more Stock Photo Girl of The Day?
The coolest thing I have seen at a wedding was they had a Cuban guy hand-rolling cigars for all the guests.
Complaining about privilege is dumb. There were people that were born more priveleged than me and everyone else out there, be it because they are smarter, better looking, have more money, it doesn’t matter. Because the reality is, all people weren’t created equal. If we were, then we wouldn’t need a government in the first place. But me sitting at my desktop or going out into the street to complain about it will do nothing. All that matters is that if I want to improve my life to be as successful as these people already are, then I am going to have to work harder than them.
And for the record Quinn, I’m not accusing you of complaining about privilege. Just pointing out the futility of the people who do.
C’mon man, she’s not that bad.
She already knows.
Second on drunk pitch n’ putt.
I call it the Douche Flute.
That’s fine with me. I won’t be throwing a wedding to receive gifts. I will be doing it to celebrate being with the person I love.
Deserving a gift is an oxymoron by the way.
So you are saying the delivery method means more than the intent behind the message? Should I also write it with a feather and inkpot instead of a pen? How about a wax seal instead of an envelope with a gluestrip?
I’m not saying that we shouldn’t thank people. I’m also not saying that we shouldn’t thank them individually. I’m saying that setting standards on the delivery method is an absurdity in our society.
And as far as your question goes, the groom and bride just dropped around $30,000 on a party for me and my friends to show up to and get hammered, I don’t really have a problem if they don’t feel the need to waste 20 extra minutes for the $50 gift I got them in return.
The only difference between the two is that one uses an antiquated, inaccurate, and inefficient form of delivery. It is completely nonsensical.
What a load of crap. All of that money on something you could do on Facebook for free. (Same thing goes for thank you cards.)
I would tell the planner that I am perfectly happy with paying up front, but if we go over budget, that is now his problem.
Because I agree, it is much easier to pay at the time you are buying food/entertainment, or just put it all on one card and then Venmo at the end.
WE NEED A GOD DAMN EDIT BUTTON.