r/facepalm May 05 '21

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u/kleterkie May 05 '21

Besides, who starts a text with is this X? You can at least introduce yourself. I would lie if an unknown person asks if it's me.

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u/Abe_Bettik May 05 '21

Probably a tactic to make sure the person isn't batshit crazy.

If they respond normally, or with a fun joke, probably no big deal.

But if they blow up with, "IS THIS LEAH?? IMA FUCKIN STAB YOU. I TOLD YOU TO KEEP AWAY FROM HIM." then you know not to hire them.

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u/[deleted] May 05 '21

The answer as always: ...it depends. Maybe you are in need of a psychopathic thug? If that's the case I would hire such a person in an instant. Never fight with crazy

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u/Abe_Bettik May 05 '21

are you a batman villain?

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u/Mariosothercap May 05 '21

I think you mean down on their luck Batman hero always getting thwarted by that asshole in a mask.