Getting to Know You - Part 2 : Risk Taking / Fear Factor
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I always jay-walk
Originally posted by av98m:I scared kena run over by car and die.
people are shocked when I tell them I dive.
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Originally posted by Rhonda:choco, where are your answers leh? Come on, show us! Don't need to be shy! Just getting to it!
1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
- Depends on country Perhaps say, in Cambodia the construction is not so secure But in general, yes.
2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
- Enthusiastic yes!
3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
- Enthusiastic yes!
4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
- 50-50 is not good enough. On the other hand, I do not have much $ to risk and if if the SO has stable source of income to support us both... But ultimately, no.
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
- No. 3 months is too short. What's the hurry?
6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
- Err. No. I scared
I wouldn't risk my head. Which body part would be lesser risk? Maybe I would risk my lower leg
7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
- Hmm.. No. I can't sprint 500 m Go back in morning with company to get it.
8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and ##*$roaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
- Actually I would. After all, dirt washes off. But since you mentioned centipedes. >.< I think I will empty a can of Baygon into the drain, then reach in.
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Originally posted by av98m:Yeah, this is also why I dun bother to hide my bad habits like sloth, gluttony, and the porn. I like to minimise the transition trauma for the future mrs av.
................................Maybe that's why I'm still single ><
Eh, sometimes though, shock tactics don't work well. You must gradually pace the shock, mah! Wait till they are so accustomed to you that they cannot imagine a day without you, THEN you bring out your arsenal, mah!
By then, they would've fallen hook, line and sinker for you liao so everything will be tolerated!
Strategise, av! Stealth attack! -
out of Zam Zam, ferret and i just kept walking across the road and everyone else just stood there... on an empty street... waiting for the red man light to turn green
ferret and i were looking back, and i broke down laughingOriginally posted by Ferret:Ask bear. -
Originally posted by the Bear:out of Zam Zam, ferret and i just kept walking across the road and everyone else just stood there... on an empty street... waiting for the red man light to turn green
ferret and i were looking back, and i broke down laughing
Nowadays cars can just suddenly accelrate at full speed out of nowhere ok. like last week when I was crossing the CB road with the CB green man flashing, this CB driving a CB mercedes just raced right across my path barely inches from me. and the CB did not even sound his CB horn
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smarto bear lol
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Becuz, Missy stopped dead in her tracks and decided it's not safe and I stopped anyone else who wanted to jaywalk after you guys mah!Originally posted by the Bear:out of Zam Zam, ferret and i just kept walking across the road and everyone else just stood there... on an empty street... waiting for the red man light to turn green
ferret and i were looking back, and i broke down laughing
I wielded Cult Leader evil power, all in the name of Road Safety! -
That's cos the CB driver correctly expected you to cross, so he surprises you by cutting you off.
When you jaywalk, you're the one who's surprising the drivers, so they have to break for you
Remember, after you jaywalk, you must DIAO the drivers Then you will be referred to as the CB jaywalker on a complaint post in Car forum. Originally posted by av98m:
Nowadays cars can just suddenly accelrate at full speed out of nowhere ok. like last week when I was crossing the CB road with the CB green man flashing, this CB driving a CB mercedes just raced right across my path barely inches from me. and the CB did not even sound his CB horn -
Ouch! Eye hurts!Originally posted by av98m:
Nowadays cars can just suddenly accelrate at full speed out of nowhere ok. like last week when I was crossing the CB road with the CB green man flashing, this CB driving a CB mercedes just raced right across my path barely inches from me. and the CB did not even sound his CB horn
I was wondering what in the world is "CB" then I realised with a start!
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Originally posted by choco B:That's cos the CB driver correctly expected you to cross, so he surprises you by cutting you off.
When you jaywalk, you're the one who's surprising the drivers, so they have to break for you
Remember, after you jaywalk, you must DIAO the drivers Then you will be referred to as the CB jaywalker on a complaint post in Car forum. -
i always wanted a CB Radio..
a Citizens' Band Radio..
breaker breaker..
this is barnstormin' bear comin' your way...
watch your six for my evil cousin smokey the bear hidin' behind the coke billboardOriginally posted by Rhonda:Ouch! Eye hurts!
I was wondering what in the world is "CB" then I realised with a start! -
1. Up on the 25th floor balcony with full glass panels, I would not lean onto the glass panels - there's no necessity to do such a thing wad!
2. Bungee jumping is outta the question unless forced by circumstances of impending doom. If I will not do #1, why will I do bungee jumping now?
3. I would not risk everything to enter into that business opportunity with only a 50/50 chance of success. Even if the odds for success were better, I would still not risk everything. Risk an affordable part, yes. Otherwise, I'm pretty happy with what I have. Thank you......
4. I won't reach my hand into the choked drainage pipe. You might get your hand cut! I would instead use a plunger to try to dislocate the choke or pour some DIY stuff that clears chokages. If all these don't work, get the plumber!
Sorry, guess I'm very the Mega-risk-averse, kia si one............
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Here's my answers.....
Q1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
A1: No. It's never a wise idea to do it anyway even if there's handrail.
Q2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
A2: No. I feel nervous just looking down from the platform where people usually do the bungee jumping.
Q3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
A3: No.
Q4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
A4: No. Too risky.
Q5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
A5: Yes, if my instinct tells me that he's the one. Can always have a 12 month engagement and if things don't work out then call off the engagement.
Q6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
A6: May be. Depends on the mood I am in on that day.
Q7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
A7: No.
Q8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and cockroaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
A8: Yes but with gloves on of course!!
Looking at my responses, I guess you can tell that I am not a big risk taker. Is that good or bad? -
1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
Ah.. a bit scared but still will do it..
2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
I wanted to do it le..... put my name down on the list liao.. but suddenly mum had a bad feeling so had to bo bian don go... ah but nvm another time then
3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
Of Coss!!! That one i feel is quite safe.... i wanted to do it also when i was in NZ.. but super ex man.... I done similar but paragliding but with the prachute instead so i don noe what its called....
4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
Can i just withdraw haft it it instead? pls......
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
yepssssss..
6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
wha no.... i don think so....
7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
I won...... iam afaid of darkness...
8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and cockroaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
of cos lah... if i have to i have to.... i done something similar also... no biggie ba... just wash yr hands... -
Rhonda has crossed to the dark side!Originally posted by Rhonda:
Eh, sometimes though, shock tactics don't work well. You must gradually pace the shock, mah! Wait till they are so accustomed to you that they cannot imagine a day without you, THEN you bring out your arsenal, mah! By then, they would've fallen hook, line and sinker for you liao so everything will be tolerated!
Strategise, av! Stealth attack! -
1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
yes
2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
yes, but i did the wrong one, instead of 60m i went to the 50m one. will go back to make up for it
3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
yes
4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
maybe
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
maybe
6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
yes
7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
yes
8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and cockroaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
ahhh... finally a no -
.. i'm a wimp.
Sigh. told ya. I'm a wimp.Originally posted by Rhonda:Let's make this one more interesting! Let's also do a running tally!
Questions :
1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
Confirm NO
2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
[color=#444444]Confirm NO[/color]
3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
Hmmm CAN consider.. but probably NO
4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
Eh.. only 50:50 success... nah
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
Confirm NO. die die also tu another few months.
6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
CONFIRM no
7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
if it is important, Yes. But I will do so making LOUD noises with my indian pot.
8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and cockroaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
DFINITELY NO. -
no to all
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I dont jay walk either. unless in deserted street, no car visible 200 m both left and right well lit day time bla blah
thing is, i know all too well there are drivers like me out there. *cough*
actually *cough* AV i prefer to think that we are managing our risk.. cos we enjoy quite 'high risk' sports, so .. err... we manage our risk so that.. we can enjoy our high risk sports better?
am i making excuses for being a wimp?
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wah lao why majority "no"
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Questions :
1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
Normally: No
Blindfolded: Yes
2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
Did a 'mini bungee jump' (less than 50 feet) at the State Fair some years back--don't think I have the gumption to try one of the taller ones, though...
3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
Probably would, but it costs way too much to do a tandem jump around here.
4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
HELL, NO!
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
Hard call. Don't know if three months is enough time to determine long-term compatability, but one's emotions might override prudence at that time.
Prudence, if it prevails, would dicatate a negative response.
6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
"Tell you what, Mr. Zookeeper. You put your bloody head into the bloody croc's mouth! I'm getting another job."
7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
If I am armed, yes. If not, well, why the hell am I camping alone?
8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and cockroaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
They sell flexible cables at the hardware store intended for the specific purpose of unclogging drains. No need to get one's hands all gunked up for that. Isn't modern technology wonderful?
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1. yes
2. never try before, but probably yes..
3. same as 2..
4. doubt so..
5. no..
6. no..
7. nope..wait till morning la
8. put on gloves and just go for it -
1. You're standing on the balcony of a 25th storey unit. The balcony does not have solid metal / concrete railings but instead, there's only waist-high full glass panels all round. Would you dare to lean over the glass panels with both hands outstretched?
done that...
2. Bungee Jumping... dare to or not?
dare...
3. Tandem parachuting (you're strapped in front of an experienced sky diver)... dare to or not?
dare...
4. There's a hot business opportunity and you have to liquidise your assets and withdraw all your savings to raise up enough capital to participate. Assuming there's just a 50:50 success to failure chance. Would you?
depends on what sort of investment....
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
I did that with my wife... popped the question after a month, we are now still happily married after 4 years together....
6. You were chosen by a Zookeeper to get up on stage and help him with his next act. He holds a croc's mouth wide open and asks you to put your head into the croc's mouth! Will you do it?
definitely not...
7. It's night time and you're on a solo camping trip. Suddenly, you realise that you've left an important personal belonging in the forest, perhaps 500m away from the campsite. You hear the rustling of leaves, and unfamiliar animal sounds and you squint into the forest but it's pitch black! Grabbing your torchlight, you contemplate entering the forest to retrieve your possession. Will you proceed?
how important? can it be replaced? if yes, then why bother...
8. Your drain in the bathroom are clogged! Looking into the drain, it seems that you might just need to put your arm into the murky depths of the drain to clear away the blockage with your bare hands! You know it was probably a piece of plastic that dropped into the drain and all you need to do is reach in, feel around for it, and remove it. You've heard of centipedes and %@&!roaches coming out of the drains though! Would you dare to put your arm in?
had to do that my first day at tekong during BMT.... -
Eh... 'crossed to'? Wait, you don't know me - I was ALWAYS on the evil side!Originally posted by :Rhonda has crossed to the dark side! -
From breytonhartge:
5. You've met this wonderful person and you seem to have so much in common. He/She seems to be a perfect match for you. After knowing each other for just three months, he/she pops THE question. Will you or won't you say "Yes!"?
I did that with my wife... popped the question after a month, we are now still happily married after 4 years together....
Wow, Brey! Congrats!