[Misc] Your NSC Specialist Subject

[DavidinSouthampton]

Not sure I've got one.

I've lived in Japan way longer than I should have but I doubt I know more than others. Due to working weekends and having split days off I've not seen anywhere near as much of the country as I should and there are several other posters who live or have lived here so I imagine at least one or two of them know more.

I've spent my entire time in Tokyo so maybe that would be my specialist subject but again a number of people have lived or do live here so I can't say with any confidence that I know the most about the city.

On reflection the only thing I know that I'm relatively sure others won't know is the Ginza subway line. And even then my knowledge doesn't extend beyond being able to name all the stations in order.

So if anyone wants to know what the nth stop on the ginza line is, I'm your man. Go me.

I think your specialist subject is doing yourself down. You clearly know more about Tokyo than anybody else on here!

And if you don’t, just do it with confidence!

 

[Knocky's Nose]

I've a fairly decent knowledge of Audio Visual stuff as it's my full time business. I've also a decent knowledge of cars as that was my previous business for about 15 years, plus I've still kept my hand in for the last 20.

Aside from that, I know naffin' abaaht naffin'

 

[Brian Fantana]

The analysis of workplace bellcheesery is something of a specialty of mine.

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

I was struck by your comments (and I paraphrase) about talking at length without realising (or perhaps caring) whether anyone is listening. I am not sure if I recommend taking a test. If you think there are aspects of the way you interact with people that make you sad then perhaps it might be worthwhile to look into whether there may be reasons. And these may be unavoidable reasons so, in my case, finding out has also made me a bit sad, albeit in a different way.

Now I know what my issues are I can mitigate against the worst effects, but I still struggle with immediate events that trigger problematic responses. People laugh at my 'ignore list' (now nearly 50) but having it is a rational step for me and without it I'd not be able to enjoy NSC. I'd just end up having massive rows then flounce.

I was thinking of starting a thread on this because I'm convinced that lots of regular posters on NSC have similar issues, in most cases that they are unware about, and that a little clarity would provide some comfort. What I now know about myself explains so many things. However I have been reluctant to do so. Judging things like this is tricky for me.

Feel free to PM me. I think this is an interesting thing in general terms.

Just a snippet, some of my behavious have included disrupting committee meetings by repeatedly questioning a person who has brought bullshit to the table, resulting in getting bollocked by the chairman, or thanked for unravelling and resolving a fundamental problem that was hiding in plain sight (and sometimes both); being taken to disciplinary procedings for sending emails that have left people in tears (and being told that the content was correct and a problem has been identified and now resolved, 'but the way you said it was.....'; I buy tickets to see live music and often decide to not go on the day owing to the 'inconvenience'; and most of the time I'd rather be alone because people can be tiresome.

And the classic - in a social situation where there are a mix of acquaintances, colleagues and people I don't know, I start out having amusing and/or intense conversations with a couple of people but by 5 minutes everyone is in conversation with someone apart from me. I can't do small talk. My dad was the same. Very amusing but you'd want to get away. Happens every time (even at half time in West upper when I sidle over to some chaps I have been acquainted with for 20+ years). But I do have a small number of pals with whom I can spend hours chatting and, when younger, engage in mad adventures. I don't see them very often but when I do it's magic.

Must rush - I am now having a Teams meeting to talk to a student about some plagiarised work - should be interesting...

Apologies for not replying sooner,I thought I had replied but I kept getting kicked out when I hit post then needing to log in again to make the post appear on the board and it seems it didn't actually post on this occasion.

Yes this is very interesting.
I took the test another poster had linked on here and found I did indeed have some of the traits so I will look into this further at some point.

I think a thread on this subject would be quite interesting if you were to do one.

After doing that test and seeing others here with similar scores I wondered if there is a connection between these traits and going to the football.

I'm also not one for small talk but I'm certainly more comfortable at the football where I know I can waffle on about the Albion to anyone and everyone for a whole day and night rather than in be in a pub, restaurant or cafe where I struggle to do the small talk that others seem to do effortlessly.

I think it's something I will have to look into because as I mentioned earlier you are not the first person to make this observation and combined with the test results on here,it does seem quite possible there is more to this.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Apologies for not replying sooner,I thought I had replied but I kept getting kicked out when I hit post then needing to log in again to make the post appear on the board and it seems it didn't actually post on this occasion.

Yes this is very interesting.
I took the test another poster had linked on here and found I did indeed have some of the traits so I will look into this further at some point.

I think a thread on this subject would be quite interesting if you were to do one.

After doing that test and seeing others here with similar scores I wondered if there is a connection between these traits and going to the football.

I'm also not one for small talk but I'm certainly more comfortable at the football where I know I can waffle on about the Albion to anyone and everyone for a whole day and night rather than in be in a pub, restaurant or cafe where I struggle to do the small talk that others seem to do effortlessly.

I think it's something I will have to look into because as I mentioned earlier you are not the first person to make this observation and combined with the test results on here,it does seem quite possible there is more to this.

The thing is, as well, if you're living a life, it's more interesting than alarming.

I was chatting with my old pal and my missus today, as we had a convivial Sunday dinner together, about my second ex wife. I had been mithering, the last 6 months (post test) that I misjudged her, and buggered it all up through my own particular processings. Till my old pal reminded me of some of my exe's antics. Lovely woman. but barking. So, I'm not going to beat myself up abou the strange paths my life has followed. Neither should anyone else in the same boat.

If you're not living a life, different story. Maybe. A couple of my ex-partners have tried to match make for my little brother 'He can't be happy' they said. But....he is, though. Active decision making on his part to follow the beat of his own drum, not passive avoidance of the wider world (of wankerdom, let's face it).

A thread? Perhaps. Maybe I should write a book.....I've been thinking about it. Trouble is I'm a slow writer and reluctant to express myself.

 

[BadFish]

This. As with his moderating [MENTION=4675]Frutos[/MENTION] has set the bar very high.

Having dug out an old picture of Terry Farley on the casuals thread yesterday it occurred to me that the evolution of UK house music clubbing might also be my strong suit. Then I remembered that I was told that Norman Cook is an NSC member. There are also several other ex DJs, a current one in [MENTION=2139]Soul Finger[/MENTION] not to mention that back in the day I was in the same clubs as [MENTION=1313]BadFish[/MENTION]

So I'm not even that

I was definitely there but I am not sure I was paying attention

I know I was at the first 'some' of Big Beat Boutiques but remember very little. The Chemical Brothers dropping Smells Like Teen Spirit and finishing with Fools Gold?? and enjoying the 'dying fly dance' with a mutual pal.

Been trying to research it to piece it all back together for a new version of the story I have been writing on here. Turns out people's memories around this time are somewhat sketchy

So definitely not my strong suit.

 

[Chicken Run]

I’ve got a good knowledge of England’s inland waterways & The Royal Navy.

Fwiw I did the spectrum thingy

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[super-seagulls]

English Wine, Sea Angling, WW1, all things Sussex and Russian literature.

In your opinion which is the best English sparkling wine?
I enjoy a glass of Ridgeview, even more than most similarly priced Prosecco and Champagne.
But is there any better?

 

[Lower West Stander]

Like others on here, is very much to do with my job.

I specialise in quite a niche section of the financial markets - very boring to anyone apart from those who want to invest although there is the potential for making decent money for everyone.

Also know quite a lot about the underlying companies we take exposure to - which occasionally gets viewed on NSC....

 

[maltaseagull]

Over the years it's become apparent that there is a huge breadth and depth of knowlege on NSC, whether that comes from people's jobs, hobbies or just life in general.

So, what's your specialist subject? What's the thing, however niche, that you reckon you know more about than anyone else here?

I think mine, sad as some might find it, is Eurovision.

The correct use of too or to.

I am a bit fussy about spelling too

 

[The Clamp]

I could probably do a decent talk on historical weaponry, from my stunt performing and acting days .

Could also do a job on an Alan Partridge round I reckon. And a film round, esp Indiana Jones.

These days it would be more work related stuff if anyone’s interested in how to revive a heroin addict after an overdose?

Some very interesting stuff on this thread, aren’t people surprising and brilliant.

 

[Brovion]

Blimey, I got 41 on the Spectrum thingy. Mind you I'm a software developer and in my department of eight men (no women) we've all been called autistic by our partners at some time. I don't like it, not because i feel insulted but because I feel it's an insult to those who have family members who really are autistic. There's been some posts on here by parents really struggling with autistic children, and whilst I'll admit to being a bit odd with weird obsessions (I have to walk on the right-hand side of my wife for example), I don't think my behaviour has been mega-challenging to my family, My wife may disagree of course!

So, no, I'm not autistic, but I might be getting worse as I get older. The right-hand-side thing I mentioned above is relatively new.


And no, I haven't got a specialist subject. 'Jack of some trades (not all) and master of none' pretty much sums me up.

 

[Southern Scouse]

I tried that spectrum test and got 12, my colleagues think it’s rigged as they know me,

 

[wunt be druv]

In your opinion which is the best English sparkling wine?
I enjoy a glass of Ridgeview, even more than most similarly priced Prosecco and Champagne.
But is there any better?

The Ridgeview is top quality,I also love the Kingscote blanc de blanc - bit pricey but worth it, Fitz from Worthing is a reasonably priced summer fizz, made in the style of Prosecco, we are so lucky with the amount and quality of Sussex fizz, try going to the Lewes Gin and Fizz festival, there is a wide variety of local sparkling wines you can try before buying, a great idea given that English Wines are not exactly cheap and you may splash out on a bottle you may not like that much.