May I have your advice?
You know what is flattering? When someone asks for your advice. And listens. And! Maybe takes it!
You know what is annoying? When someone gives you advice you didn’t ask for. And they don’t know what they are talking about, anyway!
Ha ha ha. No worries… the first one happened to me today! A friend asked my opinion on how she should set up a blog. Like I said, I was flattered the friend valued my opinion.
In what fields do you feel qualified to give advice?
So, I have to be honest. I see a lot of advice floating around on the interwebs and think, “Hmm, is that person or their reference really a good source? Are they an authority? What are their credentials/experience?” What can I say? I question things. I DON’T TRUST YOU, INTERNETS! (sometimes, anyway)
But! I do think we all have special little areas of knowledge we can share with people. I love hearing about people’s unique interests and the knowledge they have amassed from it… so tell me… what is yours?
Now, some advice?
Themocracy
absolutely you poke! sorry Data… aupairs … that’s my area…(although Americans tend to think ‘nanny’)….it’s my way of giving back….helping a young woman experience America and living with an American family for 12 months while providing childcare. I’ve been involved with aupairs since 1998…absolutely love it!
That is so dang cool! We need to get together sometime so you can tell me all about it! 🙂
Poke. Definitely poke. When in doubt, poke twice.
Poke!!
Um… I can guide people to the most fantastic places for sweet treats in the city and the ‘burbs! I can be your expert donut/doughnut consultant. I’ll tell you what treats are worth the high calories.
In all seriousness… maybe running (to newbies only) and dating (to my girlfriends who are finally getting into the scene).
Actually, we are looking for good donuts closer to where we live. We also go to Deerfield’s because we don’t know of anything better in the area. I think Steven likes Lee’s in Libertyville and I know he thinks Lovin’ Oven is crap (oh, this rec is for him – unless you know of vegan donuts).
Have you tried Wheeling Donuts or is that too far? I actually haven’t seen a lot of vegan or gluten-free options in the ‘burbs, which is a shame. I’ve only had one donut from Lovin’ Oven, which I liked. Lee’s was just so-so for me.
If you two are ever in the city, check out Do-Rite on Randolph in the Loop for vegan donuts. They had an orange rosemary one which was delish. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen in around lately.
We haven’t tried it yet, but we are always on the go, so we should check it out!
Dang! And I was on Randolph yesterday! I have to go there when I am downtown next week! 🙂
Yes, you should. It’s right next to Petterino’s, which is on the corner of Randolph and Dearborn. I’m in love with their donuts.
Poke..totally poke. I feel like I am a jack of all trades and a master of nothing. I know enough to get you in the right direction or send you to someone who has expertise. I could probably give decent advice on cooking, science and math. 😀
Your math advice is WELL above decent – I can attest to that! 🙂 🙂 🙂 You should do a group run and teach us how to do math while we run (as in, if I turn around here, how many more miles do I have left?). Ha ha ha!
But now we go back to the fact that is obvious and often ignored. “Just because you have a blog, twitter, etx doesn’t mean you are an expert.” 🙂 and I’m not referring to you- but to those people giving out running, nutritional, fill in the blank advice that are clearly not experts in the field (sorry but “advice” on whatever fill in the blank thing concerning running coming from a 2:xx half marathoner is just silly) which is just as silly as nutritional advice from someone who clearly has an eating disorder or no nutrition/dietitian degree legit certification. Ok now I’ve taken this too far 🙂
My speciality would be dog grooming- was a dog groomer for a few years. 🙂 I can give sound advice about that.
And CB says POKE!!
Well, I was thinking about that, of course. But I really just hope people take the things they read online with a grain of salt!!!
Did I know you were a dog groomer? How cool! All breeds?
Poke. Poke. Poke.
I am qualified to give advice about poking sleeping cats..DON’T EVER POKE A SLEEPING CAT! (I am typing this with three fingers since that’s all I have left from an unfortunate cat poking incident)
LOL!
Never poke a sleeping cat? Lol
I’m a nurse, more specifically a cardiac nurse. When I look at people I scan their appearance for health. I don’t usually notice their hair or outfit. If someone comes to me regarding a health issue I give my advice, only if its in my scope of practice. Otherwise I encourage them to seek professional advice (i.e., call your doctor) and stay off the Internet. Using the Internet to self-diagnose is DANGEROUS!
Please don’t poke Data. He looks so peaceful 😉 I’m imagine his fur is very silky 😉
Yes, yes, yes – scope of practice! I know all about that from studying for the personal trainer exam.
Did you guys actually use the ACSM Risk Stratification?
Yep 🙂 For cardiac rehab.
Hmm, not sure I am really qualified to give advice in any area. LOL
I know frozen custard and cupcakes…. Otherwise, I dabble in a lot, but not enough that I would give a lot of advice about!
Don’t poke the kitty!
Seriously, though, I try not to give advice ever, I just say what worked for me. Unless it’s related to tires; then you should listen! =)
Car tires? Because we are having issues with ours!
Don’t poke!!!
Poor Data- that explains why he has been so grumpy all the time- he’s always getting poked in the middle of his naps! You know he has a hard life (always working, never resting and relaxing)! Bless his heart!!! Although I can see how tempting it would be to poke him- he looks so poke-able!! 🙂
=^..^=
Buah ha ha! Caught in the act!!!!
I’m pretty qualified in cupcake and frozen custard judging! Other than that.. I can give general advice on running enthusiasm and how to make bad jokes!
You left out how annoying it is when someone asks you for advice and then doesn’t take it or even tell you WHY they decided not to take it. I’ve stopped giving advice to certain people even when they ask because I know they won’t even consider it. Why even ask then??
Oops, sorry, rant in your comments over.
ANYWAY! I tend to qualify my advice by saying I’m not an expert. However, I recently read an article about faking your way to becoming an expert. I don’t know if I agree with everything she wrote but it’s an interesting perspective!
Yeah, I don’t get that. Maybe they are just collecting opinions? Still. Makes you feel annoyed!
Ha, ha. Did you see the comments on the Mini Marathon post? Rants in comments are okay.
That is a really interesting post! I think it could work for fashion… but not for the people giving health advice! 😉 (which I know you weren’t saying)
Don’t poke! 🙂 (But that advice is coming from a non-cat person)
I don’t know if I ever feel like I am “qualified” to give advice on anything! But a few areas where I am approached and feel relatively comfortable…newbies getting into running, the local Birmingham restaurant scene, travel/trip planning, early careerist advice for those entering the job market (specifically the business side of healthcare) and new business development/business planning (that one I am actually qualified to do, I think!)
don’t poke, pet him instead 😉
I’m with Lindy…don’t poke, SNUGGLE 🙂
Don’t poke my cat boyfriend!
I have a friend who is the worst about giving unsolicited advice. It drives me crazy. And it’s particularly stupid because s/he gives advice about things that I CLEARLY have researched ahead of time and know all about already!! GAH!!! RAGE!!!