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You may not, but you can.

April 23rd, 2009 Jessica Hagy Posted in standards |


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17 Responses to “You may not, but you can.”

  1. jake Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 am

    hahah nice.

  2. Anonymous Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:06 am

    But then what about asking for forgiveness?

  3. nonskanse Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:20 am

    It appears that the forgiveness point is not at 0 on the asking scale. I find that asking for forgiveness requires very little asking.

  4. Bret Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Truth

  5. Anonymous Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 am

    It’s easier to get forgiveness than permission.

  6. Derek Wong Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    also known as EAFP

  7. dagfooyo Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    “When I was a kid I used to pray to God for a bike. Then I realised God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike, and prayed to God for forgiveness.” - Emo Phillips

  8. Chaz Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    I think there’s room for a middle point, where you sneakily ask for permission for something you’ve already done. I’ve seen it happen a few times, still required a touch of forgiveness later on though!

  9. Stripe Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    Looking within reveals the converse, though. Many people will grant themselves permission readily, and yet never forgive themselves for their perceived failings. Works for me.

    The Lake of Fire exists only in your mind: It is the seething cauldron of your regret.

    So play nice.

  10. strayhiker Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    Stripe-
    Oooh, that’s nice.

    Chaz:
    Agreed, I’ve seen a number of ‘weasels’ do it.

  11. Janeiac Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    It’s like my dad always said, “It’s easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission.”

  12. Rami Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    One of the maxims of the world of work, I have become convinced, is: Its better to ask forgiveness than permission. Too sad I’m afraid.

  13. GoldenArchCasino Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    that’s how it works…

  14. PlayingNicely Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Speaking as one from whom both permission and forgiveness are frequently sought: those who ask permission get the nicer and tastier goodies when it’s time to dole out treats. Those who ask forgiveness might get their situation straightened out (tantamount to being forgiven), but they don’t get first shot at the good stuff next time I’ve got good stuff to give out. And I let them know that before “next time” rolls around.

    Is it capricious if everyone knows these rules? Play nicely, indeed.

  15. Viewtiful_justin Says:
    April 24th, 2009 at 9:26 am

    My mom taught me that lesson. It’s easier to get forgiveness than permission.

  16. Craig Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:37 am

    I HATE that line of thought… it leads to people doing things they KNOW they shouldn’t and then asking for forgiveness knowing they’ll probably get it.

    For instance, a friend of mine’s wife, decided to buy 3 cats one day… 3. When they already had a cat and a dog, just moved into a new house and he had payed off all her old debts… He never would have said yes to that.

  17. Trent Says:
    May 3rd, 2009 at 5:48 am

    Totally agree with craig. Its manipulative and disgusting, yet sadly and undeniably effective.

    I would’ve drowned the cats and then thrown that line right back at her.

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