# Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 28, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380 "2022-09-28T11:33:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 252
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5024 "2023-06-21T20:47:59Z")
> [@mbh](#): > > Now, technically, B has never actually rejected C, I think you found your answer. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5025 "2023-06-21T20:49:06Z")
Yeah - I think Jessie’s friend has more of a pining heart, rather than a broken heart. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5026 "2023-06-22T01:52:16Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > I’m somewhat unnerved to discover that some of us think they could do a good job as SCOTUS judge with no training or experience. _The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him._ — Niccolo Machiavelli If I had to sit on the Supreme Court, I believe that I would be able to hire legal advisors who could help me grasp the subtleties and technicalities of a given case. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5027 "2023-06-22T17:34:35Z")
For the serviceperson poll, I went with something else. The last 2-3 times I needed anything along those lines, I did a direct contact through their website or Yelp. I have spend over 2 decades doing business over the phone, and most of the time getting names and #s correct over the line unless someone is being very careful is a difficult proposition. And no one wants to take the time out of their day to sit and listen to messages (often more than once) to get that information when there are yet other people calling at the same time! So, a text based option seems to work better, and often faster. Because often a person can check multiple emails / alerts from a text system, and it’s less work. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5028 "2023-06-22T17:37:09Z")
I also picked other. Because in a situation like that, i always start with my name and number, then say what I’m calling about, and then end with my name and number. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5029 "2023-06-22T17:54:05Z")
I tend not to leave voice messages if a business doesn’t answer their phone directly. I’ve likely called them during a quiet moment when I have all the information I need in front of me, have in mind what I need to ask, etc. I don’t need them calling me back when I’m doing and thinking about something else. Plus, I block all numbers that aren’t already in my contact list, so their call is going to go to _my_ voice mail, and the game of tag is on. Answer your phone or you don’t get my business. ---
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5030 "2023-06-22T17:54:21Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > I also picked other. Because in a situation like that, i always start with my name and number, then say what I’m calling about, and then end with my name and number. +1 ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5031 "2023-06-22T17:58:05Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > in a situation like that, i always start with my name and number, then say what I’m calling about, and then end with my name and number. I at least try to remember to do it that way. ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5032 "2023-06-22T18:20:40Z")
It’s hard to answer the air travel question without knowing the prices involved. If premium economy is $25 more, I’m definitely taking it. If it’s $500 more, I’ll stick with economy. I answered based on a guess at the price differences based on other flights I’ve booked. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5033 "2023-06-22T18:28:54Z")
I just took a look at the actual price difference between Premium Economy and Business for a (round-trip) BA flight from LAX to Heathrow on a non-holiday week in September. It’s almost **double** for Business! I think I’d settle for trying to sleep sitting up. I have enough money to be able to splurge, but my economy instincts kick in too hard at that price difference. Interestingly, if I were flying with Mr. Legend, I’d push for Business, just because I know he’d be in serious pain after a long flight sitting up, and it would take him a while to recover. I don’t usually sleep well on planes regardless, so I’d settle for standing up and moving around periodically. And I can’t be the only one with a bathroom fan, right? The room won’t smell like poop after a few minutes. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5034 "2023-06-22T18:33:17Z")
> [@markn\_1](#): > > It’s hard to answer the air travel question without knowing the prices involved. This—and in my case, I haven’t had enough experience to have any clue what the price differences might be. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5035 "2023-06-22T18:34:29Z")
What if one can’t afford any of the flights? – if I feel like I need to shit, I’m not going to be comfortable while I take the shower. So I’m going to take the shit first. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5036 "2023-06-22T19:17:45Z")
Shit first. It’s one of the reasons we have a powerful bathroom fan. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5037 "2023-06-22T19:17:57Z")
> [@InternetLegend](#): > > And I can’t be the only one with a bathroom fan, right? The room won’t smell like poop after a few minutes. Yeah, i really don’t worry about that. I will experience a brief smell of poop immediately after pooping either way. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5038 "2023-06-22T19:25:02Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > I also picked other. Because in a situation like that, i always start with my name and number, then say what I’m calling about, and then end with my name and number. What she said. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5039 "2023-06-22T19:37:09Z")
> [@InternetLegend](#): > > I have enough money to be able to splurge, but my economy instincts kick in too hard at that price difference. I’m the opposite. We just flew London to Seattle and it was Business class there and back. If money is an issue, then certainly economy is bearable (I’ve done it more than once), but one of the nice things about having some extra money on hand is changing the airline experience. Beds that recline fully flat, good good and wine, and enough elbow room to breath. ETA: I flew across the Atlantic once in British Air First Class. While it was very nice, it wasn’t _enough_ nicer than business to justify the cost (to me) for the extras. The difference between business class and economy is night and day. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5040 "2023-06-22T19:41:51Z")
When we flew to Sydney for our honeymoon, **Mrs Magill** had enough airline miles to get us business class tickets. It was mice. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5041 "2023-06-22T19:44:55Z")
Sorry, had to laugh. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5042 "2023-06-22T19:46:08Z")
As a tall person, I need _at least_ an exit row seat even on short flights. Sometimes first class is cost-prohibitive and sometimes it’s a reasonable splurge; airline pricing tends to have no rhyme or reason to it. But I chose a luxury stateroom on the Queen Mary. Why not? If I _have_ to go, might as well pop for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/5043 "2023-06-22T20:01:19Z")
Those people who voted in Wildabeast’s poll, “I’ll spend my own money to upgrade to Business” to London… you do realize that an economy seat to London is $700ish\*, and a business class seat is $4500ish dollars, right?\*\* So you’d be paying $3800 for that better seat. I mean, you do you but that’s a lot of change to avoid being uncomfortable for a few hours. I’d just spend $100 each way to get an aisle seat and be done. \*ORD to LHR, just to hit the center of the US, though SFO to LHR was about the same. \*I see one outlier ticket at $3232, with a return stop in Istanbul fer chrissakes. Screw that. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380.md?page=251) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380.md?page=253)