Table for One Plus X

Sometimes I sit at my computer with the window to Facebook open, staring at my contacts in the chat.  Deep down I’m thinking, I should just start randomly chatting these people.  The other parts of me are in an argument involving social norms, and how I really don’t have anything to say to any of them.  This occurrence probably happens about 3 times a week.  If all three arguments weren’t correct, it’d probably be easier to rectify, but seeing as they are, the only real choice seems to involve using judgment.

Pride and Prejudice

Pretentious and condescending.  These are the two words that have been plaguing me in response to Thin Walls, Thick Heads.  As I stated in a New Years resolution, I was aiming to be less condescending, nicer, and a host of other things.  Well,here I am to report that the start of the year has not been a good start.  While my life in Albany was a resounding improvement and success, my return to RIT has not.  Now, I’m trying my best to not be condescending, but there are certain things that I think it’s important to remember about the trait of condescension.

Lets start with this though, as it’s important to remember that people throw around these terms all too often without any knowledge of what they mean.

From Dictionary.com

Pretentious – Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.

Condescending – To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself

The Golden Rule and the Importance of Being Honest

Long ago, I was told that you should always treat others as you would like to be treated.

I was also told that you should always tell the truth.