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Your reaction to "New Driver" stickers
▲ 254 r/driving

Your reaction to "New Driver" stickers

When drivers see this kind of sticker does it make them more likely to tailgate the new driver, even if the new driver is doing the speed limit on single-lane local roads?

In my part of the US, I notice there psychos, or people having a bad day who seem to get a sick pleasure out of it.

It seems counterintuitive to ride someone's ass when that 'someone' is new, less in control of their emotions, and more likely to do something sudden unexpected when a person is breathing down their back.

We've all been there as new drivers and had a little bit of nervousness. I've been driving for over 30 yrs but FFS, I find that the current prevalence of main character syndrome and overall douchebaggery are nowhere near when I was a new driver.

EDIT: I was considering it for my kid who will apply for a permit, not my senior citizen parents. Thanks for your opinions. I appreciate that some people will take the sticker in the proper spirit. But yeah, it will probably be a source of sick entertainment for others.

u/Patient-Ad-9918 — 14 days ago
▲ 11 r/Architects

12 yo daughter wants to be an architect <Location: U.S.>

My daughter has been expressing interest in becoming an architect. We are in the U.S.
⏺️ Will it be a stable career in the next 10 to 15 years? Or will architects play less of an essential role because of AI?
⏺️ At her young age and in her teens, what kinds of architect clubs, skills, or other activities should a middle schooler get involved in to see if this is really what she wants to do?
⏺️ Career-wise, is it really an advantage to have an undergraduate degree in architecture? For example, Notre Dame University offers a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program that is NAAB-accredited.
⏺️ Do you have any regrets about choosing your career ? Anything you would have done differently before you became an architect?

UPDATE: Wowww. So many valuable insights. I would never have gotten this many responses, level of detail, AND wide range of opinions any other way. I am grateful for all of you taking the time to help my daughter.

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u/Patient-Ad-9918 — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/ExpatFinance+1 crossposts

Seeking bank advice for a dual citizen

My mom is 78 yo and has dual US/Phil citizenship. She lives here in NY during the spring and summer. Then lives in Dumaguete for the rest of the year.

She is renting out our family's property in Dumaguete. She brought the post dated rent check with her to the U.S., during her annual visit to NY. However, her bank --Bank of America--said they don't take checks from the Philippines. So she hasn't been able to deposit it.

MY QUESTION: Which Philippine banks have US branch offices that would let my mom deposit her tenant's foreign check and allow my mom to access her money (like ATM) during her stays in the US? During the rest of the year she would deposit the rent check in a Philippine branch location of the same bank.

EDIT: Thank you everyone for your input. Glad that I now have some options to look into!

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u/Patient-Ad-9918 — 2 months ago
▲ 146 r/namenerds

What's your first impression when a man says their name is Jaz?

My 17 yo son *eventually* wants to change his name from John to Jaz. He thinks John sounds too plain and common. For example, someone yells "John!" and 10 people turn around.

A little about his personality: He's very competitive and tough on himself about his varsity sports (football, wrestling, and lacrosse) and grades.

TLDR: Does the name Jaz sound pretentious for an adult male?

Update 1 (Saturday): WOW!! Thank you all for the feedback and respectful conversation. Lots of helpful things to consider.

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u/Patient-Ad-9918 — 3 months ago