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Post by Tanya » 10 Mar 2022, 19:54

That you should be smart, but always play dumb?
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Post by Ojisama » 10 Mar 2022, 23:28

I refer you to the first line of a famous Yorkshire proverb.

Hear all. See all. Say nowt!
To those just starting on the journey of life I say...
Bang your own drum. Walk your own path. Live wildly. Love fiercely. 
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Post by melanch0lic » 11 Mar 2022, 12:20

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Post by GraceMellody » 11 Mar 2022, 14:22

Tanya wrote:
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That you should be smart, but always play dumb?
no im just dumb
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Post by Tuffin » 11 Mar 2022, 23:53

sometimes, not always, for me
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Post by Bear » 13 Mar 2022, 22:36

Yeah, but its not what they look for in management.

If you want management roles then "fake it till you make it" will probably make you fair better.
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Post by Tanya » 15 Mar 2022, 11:29

Bear wrote:
13 Mar 2022, 22:36
Yeah, but its not what they look for in management.

If you want management roles then "fake it till you make it" will probably make you fair better.
Well I'm a manager.

I didn't know anything about either of these. I found it to be odd and obscured advice.

'Be smart, but play dumb'

I even find the advice

'Fake it till you make'

To fit the same category.

Is this advice for the typical politician or conman?
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Post by Tanya » 15 Mar 2022, 11:30

Ojisama wrote:
10 Mar 2022, 23:28
I refer you to the first line of a famous Yorkshire proverb.

Hear all. See all. Say nowt!
This seems like sound advice in most cases. But not always.

Speaking up is necessary for change for the better
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Post by weeabooweegee » 15 Mar 2022, 19:18

I think it depends on the situation
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Post by Tanya » 16 Mar 2022, 02:44

That’s quite true. Figuring out the right situation for each differing approach is the hardest part.
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Post by Tenefaust » 18 Mar 2022, 01:14

Good workers are punished with more work. Discuss.

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Post by Tuffin » 19 Mar 2022, 00:34

Tenefaust wrote:
18 Mar 2022, 01:14
Good workers are punished with more work. Discuss.
From what I have seen, this is a definite truth. That's all I have to say on it
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Post by Tenebrae » 20 Mar 2022, 22:55

Not nessacarily. And regardless, you would have less time and energy to enjoy it.

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Post by lolin » 20 Mar 2022, 23:44

The best stats to dump your points in in modern times are CHA and LUK. No questions, there will be a test on this.
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Post by Tenebrae » 21 Mar 2022, 00:56

Whoops, dumped all my stats into moxie

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