So What?
About Me
My Approach
My Mission
I am just a regular Joe Shmoe. I have had the same wonderful wife for fifty years. We raised two beautiful and successful daughters. We have two hard working sons-in-law and three perfect grandchildren. I must have done something right. I served five years as an Air Force officer. I met my wife in the Air Force, also an officer. I have worked as an editor, a parts professional and procurement specialist for three different companies. I have a dual master's degree, journalism and business management.
I have been a "gear head" since I first discovered automobiles. I have restored automobiles from the ground up. I once owned a restoration business. I have built many automobile engines, Most have been domestic V-8's but I have also built vintage English sports car engines and German Porsche and Volkswagen engines. I have a far greater knowledge of automobiles than the average person.
I have conducted my own studies of safe driving. I know. We all think are the world's best driver and everyone else is a lousy driver. Guess what?
My Mission
My Approach
My Mission
In my professional career, I interviewed many
people for possible employment. I read hundreds of resumes. I could tell if a person was hirable for ANYTHING the minute he or she stepped into my office door. I learned many things about people, much of which I did not want to know.
As like most of you I drive an automobile. We have all seen poor behavior behind the wheel. I have been a "gear head" since grade school. We all think we are the world's best driver.
My mission is to try to influence behaviors and manners that will help you succeed.
My Approach
My Approach
Behavior in Public
I believe that how we behave and how well one treats others is a way to make one a better and more successful person and citizen. I take a holistic approach to that end. Table manners, consideration for others, behavior in public, how you treat others, driving like you have some sense, and proper English or whatever language one speaks to name a few things. I hope to provide variety of content. But who am I to say you ask? See "About Me."
Behavior in Public
Proper Grammar (Regardless of preferred language)
Behavior in Public
When in public you must consider other people. While I am no prude. I like a tiny bikini as well as the next man but there are places like the lady's outfit above that have a place. But this a grocery store. I took it just to use to illustrate this point. I have seen women showing far too much cleavage in inappropriate places. Some young men wear their pants below their butts with their underwear fully in view. it is offensive. If you want to look stupid that is the way to go.
Cell phones are a great invention. They can save one's life. They have built in GPS. They can access the Internet. But they can be a public annoyance. I don't want to be included in your telephone conversation. Keep your damn telephone conversations to yourself. It is rude to use one of those hands off telephone gizmos while in public and having a business meeting out loud. I don't want to be involved.
Smoking is not only deleterious to your health but also to the health of others. If you smoke, please make sure it is not bothering anyone else. Tossing cigarette butts is one of the grossest forms of pollution. Cigarette smoke and cigarette butts are the responsibility of the smoker.
Loud exhausts on trucks, automobiles and motorcycles are a public nuisance. it is illegal in most states to have excessively loud exhaust. It may be music to your ears but not to others. I know automobiles. I once owned an automobile restoration shop. I built high performance engines for customers, but I never put loud exhausts on them. A loud exhaust is not necessary to make a powerful engine.
Loud automobile radios. Others may not like your brand of music. Even if others like the same music it is not necessary to impose it them. Also why do some gas stations have to have music blaring while I refuel my car?
How you handle yourself around others including fellow employees makes a big difference in how others see you. Including your supervisors.
Proper Grammar (Regardless of preferred language)
Proper Grammar (Regardless of preferred language)
Proper Grammar (Regardless of preferred language)
I am not saying one has to speak the same English as the Queen of England, but a good command of the English language will serve you well in life. Both written and spoken. I have read Hundreds of resumes and business letters. It makes me wince to read poorly written professional documents. Poor written and spoken English can have a deleterious effect on your job or career.
One very annoying verbal habit is use of the word, "like." So many people, mostly younger people interlace the word "like" in seemingly every sentence. "I'm like who is this guy?" Or "It's like cold in here."
There are so many annoying phrases that crept into our language. I have seen many of them pop up in my lifetime. I know many will disagree particularly younger people. Has anyone noticed the frequent use the phrase "looking to." How about, "Wrap my head around?" It's old and worn out.
"Kick in." What did we used to say before? I consider it lazy English. Why not, "Takes effect?"
People have troubles with plurality. An example is "People doing their job," "People" is plural. "Job" is singular. The correct phrasing is, "People doing their jobs."
The words, "they,"them" and "their" are the most misused words in the English language. These words are plural. How often do hear someone say, "He came to pick up their dog?" If you know the dog's owner is a man, the correct phrasing is, "He came to pick up his dog." "I just saw them leave." Referring to one individual.
I have nothing against the LGBTQ community. They are allowed every as every other American citizen. i am liable to catch some flack for saying this, "they, "them" and "their" are already taken. They are the plural pronouns for the singular, "his/her, "him/her" and "he/she." those in that community need to find
, another set of pronouns.
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Cars, Rides and Automobiles.
Proper Grammar (Regardless of preferred language)
Proper Grammar (Regardless of preferred language)
Many people buy an automobile on impulse. A friend who worked at an automobile dealership told me that most people who came into the dealership didn't know he or she was going to buy an automobile that day.
ADVICE NUMBER ONE.
Consider carefully if you need a new or newer automobile. It may make more sense financially to keep your current one. You can buy a huge amount of gasoline for the price of a new car.
ADVICE NUMBER TWO.
Consider your mission. Do you only drive locally? Do you drive primarily on longer trips? Is fuel mileage important? Do you really need a huge SUV? Don't buy something like a Jeep Wrangler unless you seriously intend to drive it off road. It is noisy, rough riding and gets lousy fuel mileage.
ADVICE NUMBER THREE.
A vehicle is not an extension of your wardrobe. Too often people buy an automobile because they think it will make them get noticed. They may notice the car but not you.
Waitresses and Waiters
Drive like you have some sense
Waitresses and Waiters
Waitresses and waiters have my respect. As one who was involved in the interviewing and hiring for three different companies. I have learned things about people. One of those things is that wait staff generally make very good employees. Especially if the job requires interaction with the public. They know how to handle customers who act badly. And believe me. They sometimes do.
One comment I often heard from applicants is, "I like to work with people." My thought was either the person was lying or had never worked with people. I never heard that from previous waitresses or waiters. They had realistic expectations about working with people.
But there are some pieces of advice I can give to them. So many of them respond, "No problem" when asked something. I didn't think there was a problem. Another phrase I hear too often is them addressing customers as, "You guys." My wife is not a guy.
Sometimes a waitress or more often a waiter will squat down so he or she is more at eye level. I wish they wouldn't.
Some waitresses and waiters and some counter people and check out people after handed a credit card will return it by placing it on the table or counter. A card should always be placed in the hand of the owner. They are too easy for an unscrupulous person to snatch. . I have seen it happen on a couple of occasions. Cash should be handled the same way. By both the customer and the employee.
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I know everyone has seen those ridiculous signs that some people put on the backs of their cars that proclaim, "Baby on Board." What the heck does that mean? I think the owners of those vehicles with that sign think that if other drivers read that sign, they will drive more carefully. But each of us already believe that he or she is the bast driver alive. From what I've seen, it looks like the driver is referring to herself or himself.
do you know that more accidents are caused by eating and drinking non-alcoholic beverages while driving than texting and talking on cell phones?
How you drive can bring on a serious change in your life or the lived of others. There are almost as many traffic accident deaths per year in this country as there are deaths by gunshot. More than half are suicides. Even though close to 50,000 people die in traffic accidents per year it takes about 6,000,000 accidents to do it. You may find this difficult to believe but the single greatest cause of traffic accidents are caused by improper use of turn signals, mostly not using them.
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