A Very Ask A Manager Thanksgiving
November 28, 2023 2:16 PM Subscribe
An Ask a Manager themed dinner complete with bribery cupcakes Try Bob's Guacamole. Duck Club Sandwiches and Cheap Ass rolls.
Hm, I didn't come up with a lock thing when I clicked on it. But that said, I literally just thought, "hey, someone should post this to Metafilter," and now here it is!
posted by jenfullmoon at 3:34 PM on November 28, 2023 [2 favorites]
posted by jenfullmoon at 3:34 PM on November 28, 2023 [2 favorites]
Fergus’ Banana Crackers Surprise
posted by dr_dank at 3:38 PM on November 28, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by dr_dank at 3:38 PM on November 28, 2023 [1 favorite]
The story about "I nearly got fired when the person who stole my spicy lunch accused me of trying to kill them" is still my very favorite I don't think anyone can top it.
posted by emjaybee at 5:01 PM on November 28, 2023 [10 favorites]
posted by emjaybee at 5:01 PM on November 28, 2023 [10 favorites]
Actually got fired! Was hired back after!
posted by jacquilynne at 5:02 PM on November 28, 2023 [4 favorites]
posted by jacquilynne at 5:02 PM on November 28, 2023 [4 favorites]
I don’t get a popup on Tumblr, but none of the images load, not even in the Unlocked link.
posted by Thorzdad at 6:42 PM on November 28, 2023
posted by Thorzdad at 6:42 PM on November 28, 2023
However, I realized halfway through that I was somehow low on vanilla despite obsessively buying fancy vanilla extract every time I am in a spice shop, along with a bunch of other things I don't need because buying cool spices makes me feel like a wizard.
Feeling better about my Penzeys problem, and intrigued by the author's own (non-theme) cider bread w/maple butter recipe.
posted by Iris Gambol at 7:17 PM on November 28, 2023 [3 favorites]
Feeling better about my Penzeys problem, and intrigued by the author's own (non-theme) cider bread w/maple butter recipe.
posted by Iris Gambol at 7:17 PM on November 28, 2023 [3 favorites]
What are they using all those teapots for if not for holiday dinners?
posted by Gable Oak at 7:31 PM on November 28, 2023 [2 favorites]
posted by Gable Oak at 7:31 PM on November 28, 2023 [2 favorites]
Thanksgiving was good, there was shared adversity due to equipment malfunctions. We triumphed, we cooked, we feasted! Good times.
The day after was less great, one of the senior relatives dropped an ethnic slur into conversation for funsies. (Probably not dementia - they waited until the non-WASPs were gone and then tried to invoke the rule that it's fine as long as no-one the slur applies to is in earshot.) I didn't yell, and made the whole thing real awkward when they doubled down, and they shut up, so I guess that's a win? But ugh, I feel dirty.
I spent the weekend at home alone, cleaning and putting up holiday decorations and not bothering to get dressed. That was pretty great and I wish I could do more of that. (I have it penciled in for New Years Day at least.)
posted by mersen at 7:58 PM on November 28, 2023
The day after was less great, one of the senior relatives dropped an ethnic slur into conversation for funsies. (Probably not dementia - they waited until the non-WASPs were gone and then tried to invoke the rule that it's fine as long as no-one the slur applies to is in earshot.) I didn't yell, and made the whole thing real awkward when they doubled down, and they shut up, so I guess that's a win? But ugh, I feel dirty.
I spent the weekend at home alone, cleaning and putting up holiday decorations and not bothering to get dressed. That was pretty great and I wish I could do more of that. (I have it penciled in for New Years Day at least.)
posted by mersen at 7:58 PM on November 28, 2023
Mods: This link should work without the whiny popup - it'll throw a suggestion you log in at the bottom, but shouldn't block the text:
https://writing-relatedactivities.tumblr.com/post/734912785653350400/a-very-ask-a-manager-thanksgiving
posted by Jilder at 1:25 AM on November 29, 2023
https://writing-relatedactivities.tumblr.com/post/734912785653350400/a-very-ask-a-manager-thanksgiving
posted by Jilder at 1:25 AM on November 29, 2023
Mod note: Couple of comments removed that weren't considerate and respectful. Please avoid starting off a thread with needless negativity and or responding to such comments with insults.
Link in post changed to one that hopefully doesn't produce a popup
posted by Brandon Blatcher (staff) at 5:16 AM on November 29, 2023 [2 favorites]
Link in post changed to one that hopefully doesn't produce a popup
posted by Brandon Blatcher (staff) at 5:16 AM on November 29, 2023 [2 favorites]
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In any case, I'm gonna have to reread everything to make sure I remember all the gasp-worthy moments. Cheers!
posted by Baethan at 3:01 PM on November 28, 2023 [1 favorite]