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over a year ago
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"They drive a Capri and their boss has a Granada
This made me laugh 
And they can drive through a stack of cardboard boxes without damaging the paintwork  "
Now that’s an art form  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I feel one of two things: 1 that they think they are be a little bit better than others, or 2 that they are so far up their own arses that they have turned inside out - but I could be wrong |
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"I feel one of two things: 1 that they think they are be a little bit better than others, or 2 that they are so far up their own arses that they have turned inside out - but I could be wrong "
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"When singles or couples describe themselves as professional. What does it mean?"
That they are paid for a job of work in a Professional Sphere of life. (Usually a Profession that requires a Formal Qualification.) |
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Of course they are referring to their job/career.
Maybe they think people will read it and think they’re polite, well mannered etc. Qualities which are not necessarily exclusive to professionals but I guess if someone is used to that “office-type” terminology then saying “oh they’re quite professional” at work would mean someone is polite, well mannered, not likely to be rude despite a disagreement etc.
Sometimes people say it to highlight their need for discretion.
I find it slightly pretentious but not as pretentious as people saying they’re “classy” 
Always makes me wonder if they think they’re some kind of aristocrat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not sure what it means, maybe they are professional road sweepers or football players. We are all professionals in our own fields, there's a point scarecrows outstanding in their field. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I presume they are saying they are educated to a good standard and are now in well paid jobs!"
I will also add to it that to expect articulate and intelligent conversation , non pushy and respectful experience.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A nicer way of putting middle class.
Not necessarily looking down on others, but if meeting for a social it may well be somewhere quite nice where others may feel uncomfortable.
An uncomfortable social never ends well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A nicer way of putting middle class.
Not necessarily looking down on others, but if meeting for a social it may well be somewhere quite nice where others may feel uncomfortable.
An uncomfortable social never ends well. "
Never thought of it this way |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When singles or couples describe themselves as professional. What does it mean?"
It depends. If they can’t actually spell professional correctly, they’re bullshitters |
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By *andb69Couple
over a year ago
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The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs. |
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs."
Very professional. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs."
I agree. It’s not a problem for people to seek others similar to themselves. Yet some people like to make a problem. No one has to meet anyone they don’t want to. |
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs."
We have it on our profile because we think it describes our "normal lives" in much the way described above. We don't intend to come across as rude, haughty or anything else at all. We perhaps feel that the description gets over what others might find when conversing with us. We have no "requirements" relating to the education or profession (or lack thereof) of people that we meet, but we would like to be able to hold a decent conversation and we do enjoy going for socials or pre meet drinks at venues that might not be places where absolutely everyone would want to go or feel comfortable. Again, no judgement intended at all, because we have met people from all walks of life who we get on with and hope to continue meeting lots of interesting and intelligent people. Intelligence does not require any letters after one's name, we are well aware. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have no problem with people describing themselves as this or asking for this. I know what they mean and are asking for.
I dont use the term to describe myself and I dont put the post nominals after my name, I personally dont like it.
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs.
We have it on our profile because we think it describes our "normal lives" in much the way described above. We don't intend to come across as rude, haughty or anything else at all. We perhaps feel that the description gets over what others might find when conversing with us. We have no "requirements" relating to the education or profession (or lack thereof) of people that we meet, but we would like to be able to hold a decent conversation and we do enjoy going for socials or pre meet drinks at venues that might not be places where absolutely everyone would want to go or feel comfortable. Again, no judgement intended at all, because we have met people from all walks of life who we get on with and hope to continue meeting lots of interesting and intelligent people. Intelligence does not require any letters after one's name, we are well aware. "
I think a lot of people don't understand that you're describing yourselves not criticising or implying anything about them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This critique as in many other such things about profiles, we find, says more about the critic than it does about the profile - particularly when they get so twisted about it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When singles or couples describe themselves as professional. What does it mean?"
it can mean anything and nothing, its a bit like saying you're good looking....... to one person you maybe to another you're not, its to create a thought process....... see beyond it   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When singles or couples describe themselves as professional. What does it mean?"
That they think they are better than “common folk” which is strange as we think sex is a great social leveller |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs.
We have it on our profile because we think it describes our "normal lives" in much the way described above. We don't intend to come across as rude, haughty or anything else at all. We perhaps feel that the description gets over what others might find when conversing with us. We have no "requirements" relating to the education or profession (or lack thereof) of people that we meet, but we would like to be able to hold a decent conversation and we do enjoy going for socials or pre meet drinks at venues that might not be places where absolutely everyone would want to go or feel comfortable. Again, no judgement intended at all, because we have met people from all walks of life who we get on with and hope to continue meeting lots of interesting and intelligent people. Intelligence does not require any letters after one's name, we are well aware.
I think a lot of people don't understand that you're describing yourselves not criticising or implying anything about them."
Doesn’t it say a lot that they take it as such though? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As mentioned earlier. It’s not a reflection on anyone or looking down upon anyone. It’s just some people may not be comfortable in a social environment with them. It’s no good for anyone. We met someone in our local restaurant and they were very uncomfortable with it. It wasn’t them, and through that we could see nothing was going to happen. It’s all about making everyone happy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If they claim to be professional it suggests the ability to deal with any situation that comes along. But that's probably not the best way to go about engaging in sexual adventures. |
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs.
We have it on our profile because we think it describes our "normal lives" in much the way described above. We don't intend to come across as rude, haughty or anything else at all. We perhaps feel that the description gets over what others might find when conversing with us. We have no "requirements" relating to the education or profession (or lack thereof) of people that we meet, but we would like to be able to hold a decent conversation and we do enjoy going for socials or pre meet drinks at venues that might not be places where absolutely everyone would want to go or feel comfortable. Again, no judgement intended at all, because we have met people from all walks of life who we get on with and hope to continue meeting lots of interesting and intelligent people. Intelligence does not require any letters after one's name, we are well aware.
I think a lot of people don't understand that you're describing yourselves not criticising or implying anything about them.
Doesn’t it say a lot that they take it as such though? "
My personal opinion is that we all read and hear things in the light of our own experience and feelings about ourselves. . I think it's interesting that a lot of people think people who use the word "professional" to describe themselves are being judgemental but have no hesitation in making a judgement themselves. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The inverted snobbery that this topic always brings never fails to amaze me. If you go to a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or your children have a teacher you'd pray to god that they're professional, and you wouldn't question their use of the label. It simply means they have trained to a high level (usually degree or PhD) to carry out a job that someone without that training couldn't do. If you object to meeting or playing with such professionals then just move on to another profile - don't waste your time criticizing theirs.
We have it on our profile because we think it describes our "normal lives" in much the way described above. We don't intend to come across as rude, haughty or anything else at all. We perhaps feel that the description gets over what others might find when conversing with us. We have no "requirements" relating to the education or profession (or lack thereof) of people that we meet, but we would like to be able to hold a decent conversation and we do enjoy going for socials or pre meet drinks at venues that might not be places where absolutely everyone would want to go or feel comfortable. Again, no judgement intended at all, because we have met people from all walks of life who we get on with and hope to continue meeting lots of interesting and intelligent people. Intelligence does not require any letters after one's name, we are well aware.
I think a lot of people don't understand that you're describing yourselves not criticising or implying anything about them.
Doesn’t it say a lot that they take it as such though?
My personal opinion is that we all read and hear things in the light of our own experience and feelings about ourselves. . I think it's interesting that a lot of people think people who use the word "professional" to describe themselves are being judgemental but have no hesitation in making a judgement themselves. "
Entirely agree, and I believe this is not just restricted to this example, but any example where one feels the need to take issue with or complain about an aspect or the content of another’s profile, where they are neither required, forced or expected to interact with that profile, and where it doesn’t contravene the terms and conditions of the site.
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By *rouble1998Woman
over a year ago
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I don’t think someone describing themselves as a professional is pretentious or trying to imply they’re better that anyone else.
They’re just making the statement that they’re probably well educated to university level and have a career that requires discretion while swinging |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don’t think someone describing themselves as a professional is pretentious or trying to imply they’re better that anyone else.
They’re just making the statement that they’re probably well educated to university level and have a career that requires discretion while swinging "
Brilliant comment that's exactly what I think too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don’t think someone describing themselves as a professional is pretentious or trying to imply they’re better that anyone else.
They’re just making the statement that they’re probably well educated to university level and have a career that requires discretion while swinging "
in some cases yes in others no and you said probably so thats a carlsberg moment dont mind if i do |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream "
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it..."
shes a Nutella add#ct |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it...shes a Nutella add#ct "
Good morning Mr Flute , just checking you’re doing ok |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it...shes a Nutella add#ct
Good morning Mr Flute , just checking you’re doing ok "
good morning lovely yes I'm leaving the prison short to get milk and cream eggs its easter you know, how are you guys? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it...shes a Nutella add#ct
Good morning Mr Flute , just checking you’re doing ok good morning lovely yes I'm leaving the prison short to get milk and cream eggs its easter you know, how are you guys? "
shortly i typed shortly |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it...shes a Nutella add#ct
Good morning Mr Flute , just checking you’re doing ok good morning lovely yes I'm leaving the prison short to get milk and cream eggs its easter you know, how are you guys? "
Glad you’re keeping your sanity where you are . All’s good this end thank you . We’ve got a chocolate ban going on here , so going back to basics ref Easter meaning . You keep your chin up fella |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It means they have a job.
Well so do I.yes but a Nutella factory doesn't count
Wouldn't that be a dream job exactly you're living the dream
I'm living the dream. Not too sure whose dream, nor whether they're enjoying it...shes a Nutella add#ct
Good morning Mr Flute , just checking you’re doing ok good morning lovely yes I'm leaving the prison short to get milk and cream eggs its easter you know, how are you guys?
Glad you’re keeping your sanity where you are . All’s good this end thank you . We’ve got a chocolate ban going on here , so going back to basics ref Easter meaning . You keep your chin up fella "
i will I've got this nuthouse to keep me insane......... i mean sane |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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It means they have a profession , usually a graduate then advancing a career like lawyer , doctor, engineer and often a professional reputation to look after if you publish or speak. Some people put it to meet similar people, others it just means no chavs. |
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i don't think i have put professional on my profile (i went to uni, qualified in a profession, and have a responsible job which means i prefer discretion). i think i might add it now though. Badge of honour
might just put I Shop at Waitrose |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It means they have a profession , usually a graduate then advancing a career like lawyer , doctor, engineer and often a professional reputation to look after if you publish or speak. Some people put it to meet similar people, others it just means no chavs."
whats a chav? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Professional (adjective):
1. Acts like a normal adult and doesn't get pushy.
2. Is able to type and speak in a manner that is readable/understandable.
3. Able to dress without tracksuit bottoms and nike air max trainers.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Professional (adjective):
1. Acts like a normal adult and doesn't get pushy.
2. Is able to type and speak in a manner that is readable/understandable.
3. Able to dress without tracksuit bottoms and nike air max trainers.
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my doctor wears trackies and trainers |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Chav= council house and violent I suppose big posh private estates don’t have violent people ?
Yes ours does, fella lives on it. are you saying you live on a posh estate and fella is violent ?"
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Chav= council house and violent I suppose big posh private estates don’t have violent people ?
Yes ours does, fella lives on it. are you saying you live on a posh estate and fella is violent ?"
Yes we do and yes he is. He fights professionally so some would say that’s violent. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Someone trying to sound better than others or worrying that if caught on here they’ll loose their jobs.
It’s normally the people in the office that have a full alphabet after their names in their works email signature block, but half of them are linked to membership of different chartered institutes. Guess what, half the guys I work with in the military have them and most don’t even have 2 GCSE’s to rub together guys (myself included)! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Professional (adjective):
1. Acts like a normal adult and doesn't get pushy.
2. Is able to type and speak in a manner that is readable/understandable.
3. Able to dress without tracksuit bottoms and nike air max trainers.
my doctor wears trackies and trainers "
I imagine there are a plenty who are very professional that do... including sports people (obviously) but you get the point... |
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By *ltrMan
over a year ago
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"They drive a Capri and their boss has a Granada
I will add on Mondeo to that as well
Is it a Ford thing by any chance. 
Oh no it just more professional ish  "
Not a ford thing even thou the mark 2 rs2000 was missed that doyle drove they have driven a triumph dolomite in a few
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Professional (adjective):
1. Acts like a normal adult and doesn't get pushy.
2. Is able to type and speak in a manner that is readable/understandable.
3. Able to dress without tracksuit bottoms and nike air max trainers.
my doctor wears trackies and trainers
I imagine there are a plenty who are very professional that do... including sports people (obviously) but you get the point... "
always....... its just another idiosyncratic label that has no meaning I've even put it on my profile but for that very reason lol |
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By *ab jamesMan
over a year ago
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To me "professional" means more than just your career. It's how you behave, talk, carry yourself, treat other people etc. I don't comment on others, like a lot of folk on fab seem to like doing. It's a good way of finding a match. |
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"I feel one of two things: 1 that they think they are be a little bit better than others, or 2 that they are so far up their own arses that they have turned inside out - but I could be wrong "
No your not wrong lol
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By (user no longer on site)
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"To me "professional" means more than just your career. It's how you behave, talk, carry yourself, treat other people etc. I don't comment on others, like a lot of folk on fab seem to like doing. It's a good way of finding a match. "
because you put the words on your profile doesn't mean you would be perceived as that in the same way as many profiles say couples but its just the guy thats here, nothing means anything until you meet and what two people are like minded? |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"It means they have a profession , usually a graduate then advancing a career like lawyer , doctor, engineer and often a professional reputation to look after if you publish or speak. Some people put it to meet similar people, others it just means no chavs.whats a chav? "
Someone who does the Lottery and watches TV rather than reading |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah. Now I wish I didn’t put so much effort into it all. There is was thinking providing a better life for the family was a good thing, but now I feel so foolish |
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over a year ago
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either "
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar? |
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over a year ago
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar? "
'Send your CV in your opening message so we can judge your work history.' |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar? "
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional? |
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over a year ago
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
'Send your CV in your opening message so we can judge your work history.' "
This would be interesting indeed. Should we also require people to highlight any disciplinarians they’ve received?? |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
'Send your CV in your opening message so we can judge your work history.'
This would be interesting indeed. Should we also require people to highlight any disciplinarians they’ve received??"
Absolutely. If you've ever been late for work you are not professional enough for swinging. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?"
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
'Send your CV in your opening message so we can judge your work history.'
This would be interesting indeed. Should we also require people to highlight any disciplinarians they’ve received??
Absolutely. If you've ever been late for work you are not professional enough for swinging."
There you go! If you’re a no show at your job then may not show up for a fab meet! Should also take into consideration here gaps in employment! Does this mean a dodgy past!!  |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw "
Very true. I’ve noticed on here that it reflects a lot more on the people that are offended by it, than those that use it.
We use the term professional and those offended by it are not the type of people we would meet. So it seems to work perfectly. |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
Of course we are "
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
'Send your CV in your opening message so we can judge your work history.'
This would be interesting indeed. Should we also require people to highlight any disciplinarians they’ve received??
Absolutely. If you've ever been late for work you are not professional enough for swinging.
There you go! If you’re a no show at your job then may not show up for a fab meet! Should also take into consideration here gaps in employment! Does this mean a dodgy past!! "
I am a manager of a business for what it's worth, so there's no offence taken or chip on my shoulder, I just think it's a funny thing to have on your profile.
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong? no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
'Send your CV in your opening message so we can judge your work history.'
This would be interesting indeed. Should we also require people to highlight any disciplinarians they’ve received??
Absolutely. If you've ever been late for work you are not professional enough for swinging.
There you go! If you’re a no show at your job then may not show up for a fab meet! Should also take into consideration here gaps in employment! Does this mean a dodgy past!!
I am a manager of a business for what it's worth, so there's no offence taken or chip on my shoulder, I just think it's a funny thing to have on your profile.
Unless you're hiring, I guess."
it’s a good filter apparently |
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
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I'm thinking in terms of how intimate and sharing.
It seems to be a way of declaring a boundary line. |
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
I'm thinking in terms of how intimate and sharing.
It seems to be a way of declaring a boundary line."
Do you think? I hadn't considered that. We have quite a few boundary lines in our profile that limit the number of people who want to meet us. Do you consider that a good or bad thing?
I'm not being argumentative I'm interested in your line of thought |
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
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i do I'm a professional of the highest calibre and expect nothing less than a hot meal on every date i go on |
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
I'm thinking in terms of how intimate and sharing.
It seems to be a way of declaring a boundary line.
Do you think? I hadn't considered that. We have quite a few boundary lines in our profile that limit the number of people who want to meet us. Do you consider that a good or bad thing?
I'm not being argumentative I'm interested in your line of thought "
Saw right.
I think folk are protective of their own partner and the relationship. The loss of anonymity and an intrusion into the intimacy can seem more than some folk wish for. So I think in some cases the prof. Term Is used as a distancing measure. |
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
i do I'm a professional of the highest calibre and expect nothing less than a hot meal on every date i go on "
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
i do I'm a professional of the highest calibre and expect nothing less than a hot meal on every date i go on
Por noodles are hot right? "
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
I'm thinking in terms of how intimate and sharing.
It seems to be a way of declaring a boundary line.
Do you think? I hadn't considered that. We have quite a few boundary lines in our profile that limit the number of people who want to meet us. Do you consider that a good or bad thing?
I'm not being argumentative I'm interested in your line of thought
Saw right.
I think folk are protective of their own partner and the relationship. The loss of anonymity and an intrusion into the intimacy can seem more than some folk wish for. So I think in some cases the prof. Term Is used as a distancing measure. "
Oh right, I see.
I just think people are describing themselves in their own terms. It causes a lot of comment though. |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw
Very true. I’ve noticed on here that it reflects a lot more on the people that are offended by it, than those that use it.
We use the term professional and those offended by it are not the type of people we would meet. So it seems to work perfectly. "
Absolutely- after the comments about it, we’re considering using it in our profile now just to filter out those with inferiority complex’s |
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"But is sex with a fab prof. different to a bog standard Fabber?
I wouldn't have thought so and I don't think anyone who uses the term says that it is.
i do I'm a professional of the highest calibre and expect nothing less than a hot meal on every date i go on
Por noodles are hot right? "
yes but cheap (por) |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw
Very true. I’ve noticed on here that it reflects a lot more on the people that are offended by it, than those that use it.
We use the term professional and those offended by it are not the type of people we would meet. So it seems to work perfectly.
Absolutely- after the comments about it, we’re considering using it in our profile now just to filter out those with inferiority complex’s "
Hit the nail right on the head. |
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How about people who don't require professional qualifications just describe themselves as non professional. Surely this would help everybody. I was unaware of people not liking folk who have certain qualifications. I don't include somebody's study or career a thing to mock people for. |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw
Very true. I’ve noticed on here that it reflects a lot more on the people that are offended by it, than those that use it.
We use the term professional and those offended by it are not the type of people we would meet. So it seems to work perfectly.
Absolutely- after the comments about it, we’re considering using it in our profile now just to filter out those with inferiority complex’s "
Interesting but they could use it to filter out people with overblown ego's, just a thought. |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw
Very true. I’ve noticed on here that it reflects a lot more on the people that are offended by it, than those that use it.
We use the term professional and those offended by it are not the type of people we would meet. So it seems to work perfectly.
Absolutely- after the comments about it, we’re considering using it in our profile now just to filter out those with inferiority complex’s
Interesting but they could use it to filter out people with overblown ego's, just a thought. "
Your thought is still based upon the readers perception, not the writers. Therefore the psychology of it is all on the reader which whichever way you look at it is their complex, not the writers |
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Maybe OP just ask the person. From reading all of this thread. Many people feel differently about it.
I’m not sure that anyone actually fits into a category like that. As I work in a professional Job, I have an education at degree level, I wear Nike airmax but normally jeans not trackies! I also live on a “council estate” in a very nice area but not in a council house. I don’t drive a Capri What does that make me?! |
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"Maybe OP just ask the person. From reading all of this thread. Many people feel differently about it.
I’m not sure that anyone actually fits into a category like that. As I work in a professional Job, I have an education at degree level, I wear Nike airmax but normally jeans not trackies! I also live on a “council estate” in a very nice area but not in a council house. I don’t drive a Capri What does that make me?! "
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"it makes them a jugmental prick
There's a certain irony to that statement. "
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"it makes them a jugmental prick
There's a certain irony to that statement.
yes you are right, didnt read it before posting, what i ment is that they think they are better"
With some of the replies by people that are upset over it. They are. |
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"All you need is a big house flash German car and a Armani suite and bang you’re a professional
So are these people in the wrong?
no but doesn’t make them professional either
How should they describe themselves then? And how to say that they seek similar?
they can describe themselves exactly how they want but what is a professional?
The issue is with debates likes these, it that it’s a case by case situation.
For example:
Professionals:
- Some people will say they’re professional and think that makes them better than others. Them people are nobs.
- Some people will say they’re professional and just mean that they (as mentioned above) maybe looking for “articulate, non pushy, fancy places to visit” people. And don’t judge others regardless of their professionalism.
I am acknowledging, and have acknowledged previously, that these characteristics are not exclusive to “professionals” but I guess it is a short cut for people who want to use that term.
Similarly Non professionals:
- Some non professionals will have a chip on their shoulder for a variety of reasons and therefore go on about professionals and how they’re up their own arse. Them people are nobs.
- Some non professionals will see the point made by others about what the terms means to them, and then be unbothered by it while continuing to not judge anyone based on the terms they use
These threads irk me because no one sticks to debating one point
I’m a professional btw
Very true. I’ve noticed on here that it reflects a lot more on the people that are offended by it, than those that use it.
We use the term professional and those offended by it are not the type of people we would meet. So it seems to work perfectly.
Absolutely- after the comments about it, we’re considering using it in our profile now just to filter out those with inferiority complex’s
Interesting but they could use it to filter out people with overblown ego's, just a thought.
Your thought is still based upon the readers perception, not the writers. Therefore the psychology of it is all on the reader which whichever way you look at it is their complex, not the writers "
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"Maybe OP just ask the person. From reading all of this thread. Many people feel differently about it.
I’m not sure that anyone actually fits into a category like that. As I work in a professional Job, I have an education at degree level, I wear Nike airmax but normally jeans not trackies! I also live on a “council estate” in a very nice area but not in a council house. I don’t drive a Capri What does that make me?!
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