Recent questions tagged human behavior

Description : Why do you think controlling people are the way they are?

Last Answer : For me, #2. Many GenX are this way.

Description : Do you consider yourself an "empath"?

Last Answer : I don't consider myself an empath. I do have a lot of empathy and sympathy for people, and when it comes to certain people or situations, I really will think hard about what their lives or their ... by his appearance, his demeanor and his behavior. Is it possible he was not a bad person? Yes.

Description : So, what else kills people via ignorance?

Last Answer : Eating Tide Pods. Handling guns or explosives or other dangerous things without knowing how to do so safely.

Description : If an alien race threatens to destroy Earth unless one hundred healthy humans below fifty years of age voluntarily kill themselves on a daily basis how long would humankind survive?

Last Answer : Indefinetly. The world population is growing at a rate of about 80 million people per year (births – deaths). That’s about 219k people per day. 100 is minuscule in comparison. Also one might assume that people would have more children under such conditions.

Description : If you could hear people's thoughts at will, when would you turn this ability on and off?

Last Answer : When I think my husband is angry I would turn it on, because he always says he’s not. I probably wouldn’t do it all of the time, but just enough to know if I’m right or not. When I’m at a doctor’s appointment.

Description : In what ways does the Jekyll and Hyde in you manifest itself?

Last Answer : Well, when there is a full moon,

Description : What are the advantages of being middle aged over much younger people?

Last Answer : ~Younger people think that you know what you are doing, and think that they are at fault most of the time.

Description : Is there any evidence in the record as to whether or not Scandinavian raiders, commonly lumped together as Vikings, named their boats?

Last Answer : There’s an interesting article on Old Norse ship names here Ships didn’t have female names especially but were named after saints, birds, individuals or were simply given poetic names that sounded nice.

Description : What do you guys think about the following scenario? (alien vs racism, explained inside)

Last Answer : This doesn’t really sound like a question? Just putting a question mark at the end of a sentence doesn’t make it a question? Sounds more like a statement? In my opinion?

Description : What does this Security Guard's behavior say to you?

Last Answer : I don’t know exactly what his game is but it seems inappropriate and creepy. It doesn’t seem like he should be working around young women.

Description : What had been a most important part of your life that hardly matters to you at this point?

Last Answer : Coming out of mom.

Description : If tickling were used as an interrogation tactic against you would you be able to hold out or would you talk?

Last Answer : It honestly depends on what it is. If its to see if I killed someone I would burst as if I didn’t do it. And if it were simple like someone asking who stole their candy I’d confess.

Description : What would you give a man who wants nothing?

Last Answer : Love and compassion. There’s no one on this planet who doesn’t wanna be loved.

Description : How do you define tactfulness?

Last Answer : To approach a topic honestly, without emotion or personal bias. Or, to present a personal opinion without oppression or demand. To tell a dancer they were not picked for a line up because their dance style is ... say to a dancer they didn't make the cut because they are too butt ugly, not so much.

Description : Do you know anyone who does this while giving directions? (details inside)

Last Answer : I purposely give misleading directions in a detailed & sincere way.Serves the buggers right, shoulda got a sat nav.

Description : Will robots ever be able to see colors the way we do?

Last Answer : Don’t digital cameras “see” color on the sensor, and identify it with their processor? My point is, it’s sort of already happened.

Description : Have you been disappointed by someone by their actions?

Last Answer : No, never. I’d get a bit of sad upon realising s/he has done something I don’t like, but I move on quickly. I wouldn’t advise letting your private issues into professional enviornment. Keep private and business separate.

Description : Why are there fingerprints on mirrors?

Last Answer : People touch EVERYTHING. It’s only the fact that the mirror reveals the evidence of this that leaves you the illusion it is singled out for special abuse.

Description : Would you join me in laughing at the POTUS? (Details)

Last Answer : Target rich environment.

Description : What's this guy's deal?

Last Answer : He’s the only one who could answer that question I think. Maybe you look like somebody he knows that he doesn’t want to talk to or even see.

Description : What other than food do you chew?

Last Answer : I chew my fingernails. Terrible habit.

Description : Why are some people always looking for negative things to say about other people's physical features ?

Last Answer : Because their moms were the only ones that ever loved them and they know it.

Description : Do many people take their lunch to work any more?

Last Answer : I took my lunch 3 times a week, and ate fast food the other days. We worked in the field, and we tracked which locations were food friendly.

Description : Are you lonely?

Last Answer : I don't currently feel lonely, I'm actually quite happy at the moment. Although I have felt that feeling of being alone in a crowd and feeling like no one cares about me. I have felt out of touch with my ... alone in the world. Does that make sense? I'm not sure, oh well. That's my opinion, anyway.

Description : Would you have turned out differently if your parents had given you a different name?

Last Answer : No, but it would’ve been nice to have a name that didn’t rhyme with a bodily discharged fluid.

Description : When you were growing up into adulthood, where did you turn for answers to the questions that arose?

Last Answer : My parents pretty much were my compass for becoming an adult. Since the internet and pretty much computers did not yest exist….the rest I learned on the streets of Chicago.

Description : What would motivate someone to run over a dead cat?

Last Answer : Someone who is not driving their own car and who doesn’t care if the underside of the car gets splattered with dead cat guts. Ignoramuses!

Description : Why aren't we (humans) more supportive of new ideas when it comes to progress?

Last Answer : People who have an interest in the status quo don’t just politely step aside to make way for a better way of doing things. Those whose livelyhoods— or cultures—revolve around the old ways have a whole lot to lose, so they’re often more motivated to fight than the advocates for change are.

Description : Why does this bother me? Details inside?

Last Answer : What a great experience. And what a great question. Unfortunately, it seems that only you are in a position to answer this question. But what a great opportunity. I love when I am faced with such a puzzle. It usually leads (eventually) to me learning a great deal about myself.

Description : If you can have the power to kill by thought, would you take it?

Last Answer : No. Way. Much too scary.

Description : What are your thoughts on the concept of "Schrödinger's Rapist"?

Last Answer : I think it’s a good effort at making men aware of the conditions women face on a daily basis.

Description : If you inadvertently discovered the key to immortality, what would you do?

Last Answer : Throw it down a well.

Description : Do you check out other people's grocery carts?

Last Answer : answer:Man your city sounds interesting. Hippies and wrestlers everywhere. No such people here. And no I don’t check out what other people have. It’s none of my concern, plus I detest grocery shopping to no end, I spend as little time doing it as possible. In, get the stuff, and out.

Description : Why ask an opinion question when you aren't interested in opinions that differ from your own?

Last Answer : answer:People are multitasking and cannot devote the attention to detail the OP might prefer. Guilty as charged. Or they are suddenly distracted by a dog that has to be let outside, S/O or child is ... . This is social forum and all sorts will chime in for better or for worse. Overall no biggie.

Description : Have you ever been accused of kissing up to anyone, even though you were not kissing up to anyone at all?

Last Answer : answer:I don't know. Great start huh. But to a person who will say great color blouse instead of you look fabulous or I love that out fit I understand the lengths I go to not to be dishonest and the ... you. The healthiest thing would be to brush it off. If there is an answer I'm following this one.

Description : I am an Agnostic. If I decide to accept Atheism, am I not just accepting another religion?

Last Answer : answer:It's not about science or character in my book. Those are just labels. I don't feel like it is atheists against theists. I feel I have a belief system even though I am an atheist, so in a way that ... is not a part of your life and you believe he doesn't exist, but no one can know for sure.

Description : How key a role did spirituality play a part in human dominance on Earth?

Last Answer : answer:Belief in some kind of deity was key in our development. Without belief in a god of some kind, there would be no religion, and without religion, we would have not organized in to societies ... taken longer, but once the ball was rolling, it would have rolled further than it has with religion.

Description : Could you act in real life the same as you act on social media web sites?

Last Answer : I do act the same way, because my behavior is out in public when I am on Facebook. So I only ask people to be a friend if I have been introduced, and writing on someone’s wall is really like posting a note on postcard – anyone can read it.

Description : Why do I cry after every person close to me accomplishes a goal?

Last Answer : answer:Well what sort of goals are we talking about? Scoring a goal for the first time at soccer or finally getting around to cleaning the fridge? Getting a place in your city's orchestra or handing in their ... . If it's the fridge and the assignment, well, yes a bit over the top there. :-)

Description : What are some key points to maturing?

Last Answer : Short fuse? Take a deep breath or a lot of deepbreaths, if necessary, before you say anything. High expectations? Get real. Let yourself be surprised when things turn out better than you expected. Lust? I ... It's a good thing to do, but keep some of that youthful enthusiasm forever, if you can.

Description : What is your real life superpower?

Last Answer : I can detect bullshit at 20 paces.

Description : Why are shows like "The Walking Dead" and other zombie shows so popular?

Last Answer : I think it's becaus of all the apocalypse news that has been going around recently. Everybody had heard of the world ending in 2012. Even though most didn't believe it, it wasn't unordinary to thin ... trend in the media. Before this, there was a vampire craze that got sparked by the Twilight Saga.

Description : Why do people feel an urge to confess to affairs?

Last Answer : You may feel so good or so happy, you want to share it with someone. You have to be careful who you tell and must be able to trust them with your secret. Just as you must be very discreet with when and where you see your ‘friend.’

Description : Where are you on Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Last Answer : I've got Physiological down for the most part, but striving for homeostasis is a daily challenge. I feel that most of my challenges are in the realm of Love/Belonging. I deal with a lot of loneliness, and it ... , I'm doing worlds better than I was just a year ago, and it's great to remember that.

Description : Who would be your dream cellmate if you ever ended up in prison?

Last Answer : Not some guy called Bubba that’s for damn sure.

Description : Where will you retire, assuming you have to decide right now?

Last Answer : answer:Putting aside for the moment that I’m fairly certain I’ll never have the opportunity to retire… I would like to retire in Italy. Either the Amalfi Coast or up in Stresa.

Description : Have you ever made a New Year's resolution and actually kept it?

Last Answer : Yes. I decided to not have new years resolutions.

Description : Do you ever get worried about living alone?

Last Answer : It does cross my mind now and then, but I don’t obsess about it. Kind of like a reality I am aware of. I do think it is good for people who live alone to be expected places or to call someone somewhat regularly, etc. So, someone they trust will know their routine has been broken.

Description : When have you felt most wanted?

Last Answer : Well I had a stalker in high school who used to write admiring graffiti about me in the bathroom…

Description : Are young people less trusting?

Last Answer : I'm not sure trust has a age category. The fact that you stated ages makes this question interesting to me. I can only share my own experiences and I am 50. I always had little reason to trust. Since my ... feeling I have ever felt. I gave it my best shot, it didnt pan out, so Im out of here.