Awkward social situations

zachsd · 02-17-2011, 03:39 PM

Had to go through airport security for a school trip and got stopped because I had a whole bunch of medication in my luggage. TSA then wanted to see copies of all the prescriptions and looked through my pill cases while the rest of my class watched. The majority of them didn't even know I was being medicated so much, mainly because I don't want the extra attention/sympathy/weird reactions. Fucking hate the TSA.

This reminds me of another awkward situation. Sometimes the TSA does random practice drills for bomb threats without alerting travelers. Once I got stuck in one and an over-zealous TSA agent screamed for everyone to "get on the fucking ground". Literally that's what he said. Everyone knew it was a drill so they just stood there and stared at him. More funny than anything else I guess. If you're not familiar with US airport security, everyone knows the TSA is a complete joke.

Kaimon · 02-17-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by s_k

Your mom KNOWS that you are agnostic, doesn't she?

No. That's what made it most uncomfortable.

I have no problem with it usually though. I'm fine going to church with her (even if it can be a bit dull at times), and I have a fascination with religion of all types. But once she has questioned my beliefs, and didn't speak to me for the weekend.

I really don't want to go through that again. I felt like ****.

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

but there are great stories there - division of an entire sea into half, a trumpet sound destroying an entire city, 10,000 laws which make no sense, some guy offering his virgin daughter to a man wanting to rape another man, bread falling from the sky, some delusional man putting evil spirits exorcised from a mad man into a pig which fell off a cliff, weird food recipes

i don see the problem with reading it - it's terrific literature, unless you're afraid you'd get converted - don't let the fire and brimstone preachers scare you

it's a fun read if you don't take it seriously

It is an interesting read and a useful one since it's referenced a lot obviously. But like Jazsoon already said, we've got one already, and my hands really were full.

TockTockTock · 02-17-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaimon

No. That's what made it most uncomfortable.

I have no problem with it usually though. I'm fine going to church with her (even if it can be a bit dull at times), and I have a fascination with religion of all types. But once she has questioned my beliefs, and didn't speak to me for the weekend.

I really don't want to go through that again. I felt like ****.

It is an interesting read and a useful one since it's referenced a lot obviously. But like Jazsoon already said, we've got one already, and my hands really were full.

I'm really sorry to hear that. You must feel awful having to hide something as big as being an agnostic from your parents. Just do get an idea, but what does your mother think of those of other religions or beliefs?

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Originally Posted by zachsd

Had to go through airport security for a school trip and got stopped because I had a whole bunch of medication in my luggage. TSA then wanted to see copies of all the prescriptions and looked through my pill cases while the rest of my class watched. The majority of them didn't even know I was being medicated so much, mainly because I don't want the extra attention/sympathy/weird reactions. Fucking hate the TSA.

This reminds me of another awkward situation. Sometimes the TSA does random practice drills for bomb threats without alerting travelers. Once I got stuck in one and an over-zealous TSA agent screamed for everyone to "get on the fucking ground". Literally that's what he said. Everyone knew it was a drill so they just stood there and stared at him. More funny than anything else I guess. If you're not familiar with US airport security, everyone knows the TSA is a complete joke.

I'm sorry to hear about this too. I've never been on an airplane so I wouldn't know, but judging from the news coverage that TSA has received it certainly doesn't look too pleasant.

Kaimon · 02-17-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

I'm really sorry to hear that. You must feel awful having to hide something as big as being an agnostic from your parents. Just do get an idea, but what does your mother think of those of other religions or beliefs?

I've no idea on her views on other religions. But she's told me some derogatory things about atheists in the past. I'm know it's not the same as being agnostic, but she'd probably link the two up.

Luckily it's just her. Religion is never a big thing with my dad. He doesn't seem to acknowledge anything about my own beliefs (or his for that matter). Religion never comes up as a personal thing, more as a political/history kind of way (does that make sense?) so it's not a problem. With that, and the fact that religion tolerance is high here so I tell friends who inquire about my beliefs, it's not difficult or painful to hide (but there have been moments).

captaincaptain · 02-17-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zachsd

Had to go through airport security for a school trip and got stopped because I had a whole bunch of medication in my luggage. TSA then wanted to see copies of all the prescriptions and looked through my pill cases while the rest of my class watched. The majority of them didn't even know I was being medicated so much, mainly because I don't want the extra attention/sympathy/weird reactions. Fucking hate the TSA.

This reminds me of another awkward situation. Sometimes the TSA does random practice drills for bomb threats without alerting travelers. Once I got stuck in one and an over-zealous TSA agent screamed for everyone to "get on the fucking ground". Literally that's what he said. Everyone knew it was a drill so they just stood there and stared at him. More funny than anything else I guess. If you're not familiar with US airport security, everyone knows the TSA is a complete joke.

That's why I don't fly unless my job requires me to.

s_k · 02-18-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaimon

No. That's what made it most uncomfortable.

I have no problem with it usually though. I'm fine going to church with her (even if it can be a bit dull at times), and I have a fascination with religion of all types. But once she has questioned my beliefs, and didn't speak to me for the weekend.

I really don't want to go through that again. I felt like ****.

I wouldn't want to talk to her for the rest of my life if she had so little respect for my choices and feelings. Sucks...

TockTockTock · 02-18-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by s_k

I wouldn't want to talk to her for the rest of my life if she had so little respect for my choices and feelings. Sucks...

If she was my mother I would try to work something out over time and would be happy to talk with her about things. It would be very difficult to do though. Kaimon, I really do hope you can work something out and that your mom will eventually understand if she finds out. Your situation is pretty much the opposite of mine. My mom, being an ex-hippie liberal, is perfectly fine with me being an agnostic/buddhist/taoist (don't know what the **** I am quite yet, but that's the beauty of philosophy - it's prone to change), but my friends (or more like my fellow students/acquaintances ) would be annoyed and angry if they found out.

Kaimon · 02-18-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by s_k

I wouldn't want to talk to her for the rest of my life if she had so little respect for my choices and feelings. Sucks...

I can understand why she'd feel that way somewhat. In the Philliphines, where she's from, Christianity, especially Catholicism, is huge.

And really maybe I'm overreacting. It's been quite a bit of time since I've heard her views on religion.

Still, I really don't want to take that chance. We're not on fantastic terms anyways.

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

If she was my mother I would try to work something out over time and would be happy to talk with her about things. It would be very difficult to do though. Kaimon, I really do hope you can work something out and that your mom will eventually understand if she finds out. Your situation is pretty much the opposite of mine. My mom, being an ex-hippie liberal, is perfectly fine with me being an agnostic/buddhist/taoist (don't know what the **** I am quite yet, but that's the beauty of philosophy - it's prone to change), but my friends (or more like my fellow students/acquaintances ) would be annoyed and angry if they found out.

I'd prefer that personally. I just find it so much harder to be against family then it is against peers.

Probably because I have to live with them

TockTockTock · 02-18-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaimon

I'd prefer that personally. I just find it so much harder to be against family then it is against peers.

Probably because I have to live with them

Of course, your situation is much worse. I do not envy you. Although, I do hope your situation gets better. Maybe you should talk to your father about it a little sense he's a little more open?

~~Dirty~~ · 03-18-2011, 06:23 AM

I am in the computer lab. Sitting across from me is a guy whose girlfriend I messed around with a couple weeks ago while they were on a 2 week "break." She's the girl I made that one video about (NIPPLES WERE SUCKED) a little while ago. I only know it's him through FB creepin (cause after we messed around they got back together and i saw it on facebook) and I saw his name on his backpack as well. Not sure if he knows who I am or realizes i hooked up with his girl. I don't know how he would, unless he remember me from the bar the one time i went home with her. He kinda walked by me and chuckled aloud while on his way to the bathroom. So maybe? I don't know, not a big deal but it feels weird.

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zachsd Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 347	Had to go through airport security for a school trip and got stopped because I had a whole bunch of medication in my luggage. TSA then wanted to see copies of all the prescriptions and looked through my pill cases while the rest of my class watched. The majority of them didn't even know I was being medicated so much, mainly because I don't want the extra attention/sympathy/weird reactions. Fucking hate the TSA. This reminds me of another awkward situation. Sometimes the TSA does random practice drills for bomb threats without alerting travelers. Once I got stuck in one and an over-zealous TSA agent screamed for everyone to "get on the fucking ground". Literally that's what he said. Everyone knew it was a drill so they just stood there and stared at him. More funny than anything else I guess. If you're not familiar with US airport security, everyone knows the TSA is a complete joke. __________________ lastfm rym

03-18-2011, 06:23 AM	#350 (permalink)
~~Dirty~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 981	I am in the computer lab. Sitting across from me is a guy whose girlfriend I messed around with a couple weeks ago while they were on a 2 week "break." She's the girl I made that one video about (NIPPLES WERE SUCKED) a little while ago. I only know it's him through FB creepin (cause after we messed around they got back together and i saw it on facebook) and I saw his name on his backpack as well. Not sure if he knows who I am or realizes i hooked up with his girl. I don't know how he would, unless he remember me from the bar the one time i went home with her. He kinda walked by me and chuckled aloud while on his way to the bathroom. So maybe? I don't know, not a big deal but it feels weird.