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Post by Merge on Feb 10, 2025 15:16:04 GMT
This post made me think of the peas. What else can we do to make the world a little better, pea-style?  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Feb 10, 2025 15:18:10 GMT
I read this yesterday and it probably sums up why my crafting (quilting, crocheting) has been so prolific lately.  |
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Post by scrappinmama on Feb 10, 2025 21:03:19 GMT
Simple gestures like holding the door open for the person behind you, helping someone who looks like they are struggling to reach the top shelf at the grocery store, offering to put the grocery cart away for the elderly or a mom with young children. I think those all go a long way.
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 10, 2025 21:16:52 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up!
*It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day!
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Post by gillyp on Feb 10, 2025 21:31:20 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. I struggle with perfumes, many give me a migraine but when someone comes into the shop smelling nice, I do tell them. I normally say "That's a lovely scent you are wearing, what is it?" so it doesn't sound too creepy. I say it to men as well as women and everyone responds favourably. |
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Post by lindas on Feb 10, 2025 21:41:56 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up! *It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day! I don’t mind. I had a woman just yesterday tell me she loved my hair. I don’t know why, there’s nothing special about it but her compliment made my day. |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Feb 10, 2025 22:16:35 GMT
Use earphones or turn off your device volume when in public. Refrain from using speaker phone, in public. Especially in waiting rooms.
Do not block the aisle with your shopping cart.
Have your source of payment ready, when you arrive at the cash register. It's rude to keep those behind you waiting, while you are rummaging through your purse....looking for your card or money.
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Post by mollycoddle on Feb 10, 2025 22:45:32 GMT
Be kind, even if you have had a crappy day. Try smiling in the grocery store. Let someone out in front of you when in traffic if you can. Be a helper, to paraphrase Mr. Rogers.
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Post by mollycoddle on Feb 10, 2025 22:48:19 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up! *It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day! I don’t think that it’s shallow at all. People like compliments, so why not be kind and say what you are thinking? |
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Post by mom on Feb 11, 2025 0:43:09 GMT
My advice is to just keep your mouth shut. Just because you think it doesn't mean you have to say it. If more practiced this, the world would be a better place.
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Post by pantsonfire on Feb 11, 2025 3:52:36 GMT
I joined a Swap Meet group that is local to my city.
The first one (did not attend) was at a local park and was a seed and propagated swap.
The next one will be food and recipe swap. I won't be able to attend, but I will drop off some GF goodies and recipe cards to one of the group starters to share.
They will be doing a fix it day, tool swap day, costume swap day, toy swap day, clothing swap day, etc. So no money will exchange hands, just items. And then if you are skilled in a specific area, you show up to teach.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 11, 2025 3:59:32 GMT
I love telling women that they look fabulous. Some of the most pleasant conversations I have had with strangers have started with my saying something like "Oh, I love those SHOES!" |
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Post by jayfab on Feb 11, 2025 4:57:24 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up! *It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day! YES! I don't give a rip if it is shallow, and I really don't understand that. I actually told someone how much I loved her jacket the other day. She got the biggest smile and thanked me. I have really become mouthy since the election. I speak up for so much now. |
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Post by Embri on Feb 11, 2025 12:38:01 GMT
It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. The difference is complimenting someone on their choices vs. their attributes. Do the former, not the latter. |
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Post by hannahruth on Feb 11, 2025 13:42:56 GMT
Being retired I am not usually rushing anywhere especially at the grocery store. I often let the person behind me go first especially if they are in a work uniform of some sort because I figure that they are shopping during lunch break or travelling to or from work and maybe in a hurry and I usually only have a couple of items that I needed to pick up.
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Post by huskergal on Feb 11, 2025 13:59:55 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up! *It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day! I also love to compliment other women! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Feb 11, 2025 14:36:42 GMT
I love complimenting and chatting with the girls in my barre class (most of them are in their 20s and just so full of life and happy).
I was next to one girl the other day and she had on the cutest sports bra (it had a ruffle!) - I noticed it all class. Then at the end of class she turned to *me* and said she loved my braids and asked where my tank was from. I told her I loved her top too haha and we started chatting.
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Post by Merge on Feb 11, 2025 15:41:06 GMT
I think complimenting other women is a great way to lift each other up!
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Post by kristi521 on Feb 11, 2025 16:34:06 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up! *It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day! I love to do this as well. It takes seconds of our time and I think that most do appreciate it. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 11, 2025 16:44:17 GMT
I know this one can be a bit controversial* but I love telling women that they look fabulous. The other day on the train I saw a woman in a really cute dress. It took me the whole train ride to work up to telling her, and as she stood up to get off the train when I finally told her that she looked amazing in her dress. She was surprised and thrilled, I thought she was going to tear up! *It's controversial because some people think that it's shallow to comment on a woman's appearance. I've seen it on a thread here, where Peas have said that they prefer to comment on someone's personality rather than looks. But how can you compliment a stranger on their personality? I still remember the absolute thrill I got years ago when another woman who passed me in the street commented on how good my outfit looked on me. I was buzzing for the rest of the day! I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. I will compliment someone if I notice something about them, usually something they’re wearing, jewelry, or their hairstyle. We were at a party for a friend who was turning 80 recently and one of the ladies there was wearing the cutest shirt with dog designs on it. I didn’t know her at all, but when a moment in the conversations opened up I mentioned how much I liked her shirt. She just beamed and said that her son had given it to her for Christmas. My DD will often compliment people when we’re out shopping and it’s always well received. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Feb 11, 2025 21:28:40 GMT
I joined a Swap Meet group that is local to my city. The first one (did not attend) was at a local park and was a seed and propagated swap. The next one will be food and recipe swap. I won't be able to attend, but I will drop off some GF goodies and recipe cards to one of the group starters to share. They will be doing a fix it day, tool swap day, costume swap day, toy swap day, clothing swap day, etc. So no money will exchange hands, just items. And then if you are skilled in a specific area, you show up to teach. Those sounds like so much fun. What great community events. |
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