"ASKholes"

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In light of a couple of recent threads where someone has asked a question or asked if their opinion might be wrong - only to return with ugly responses to well- intentioned advice or experience - I did some research into the question why do people ask for advice they have no intention of following. What I discovered was a new term called Askholes.

In essence when someone asks for advice/opinions from others they are doing one of three things. !: they are genuinely seeking input, advice or an objective opinion. 2. They are looking for approval for a course of action they have already embarked on. 3. They are seeking validation for an opinion they have that they have no intention of changing.

In the millennial age where feelings are more important than facts and opinions are always right if they make the person who has them happy we see way to much of this.

When someone asks "Am I wrong? when they clearly think they are right and have no intention of hearing out responses I believe all answers should be qualified with the proviso: "Do you really want an answer?"

I am a person of strong conviction and opinion - and yet I have often times learned a lot from people when I ask for an opinion/advice and am open to all answers.

So I guess what I am saying is don't ask if you don't want answers.

Hppy

Specializes in ER.
6 hours ago, GrumpyRN said:

Single ply??? SINGLE PLY???? Are you mad? That is no way to treat a sensitive area. ??

Got to have at least double and soft, soft, soft. ?

I prefer less changing of the toilet roll. Scott is plenty soft for me.

Scott all the way. Keep that septic and pump up working properly.

Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

Scott Scratchy. The preferred roll of crusty old bats everywhere.

I should have gone into advertising.

On 3/5/2019 at 1:58 PM, BiscuitRN said:

We found in my house if we have one of the toilet paper holders where the roll slides on, rather than dealing with the spring-loaded bar, it actually ends up on the holder. I highly recommend it!

Also, I once bought 1-ply toilet paper and my husband banned me from toilet paper shopping. ?‍♀️

I agree wholeheartedly. My mother a retired nurse always complained, it was a pet peeve. When I recommended the slide the roll on holder, she is a very happy person now.?

I just love my slide on tp holder! It's sooo modern and conveeeeenient! Makes me wanna clap and shout out, "Her-cooh-leeezz" for so nicely holding my super strong Charmin because my bumz so worth it in order of importance! My septics safe with Charmin for 20 + years now. ?️‍♀️:heartbeat: Just ask an ASKhole...:bow:

Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.
On 3/10/2019 at 3:01 PM, TriciaJ said:

Scott Scratchy. The preferred roll of crusty old bats everywhere.

I should have gone into advertising.

soft enough to use, scratchy enough to scrub it clean!

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