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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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Only the most basic of thoughts in this head

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

at a restaurant

"Garson, check please."

Is given a bill

"Um, excuse me I said check please."

"Terribly sorry sir, allow me."

Gets shoved into a glass wall

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I've heard of cheques on American TV. Do people still use them?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Rarely. Up until 2 years ago I had to pay my mortgage with a check, but that was a Habitat for Humanity thing. Not like they're funded for shit. It's become strange to see someone paying with paper at a grocery store.

We still "pay by check" for a lot of things online as there's usually no extra charge. It's a way to dodge credit card fees, for both parties.

Speaking of cc charges, the government can be painful on that topic. Laws were written, charges were set in stone with no flexibility to collect more to cover cc fees.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

wait until you hear the concept of contra-entries.