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RJFerret t1_jdpnnka wrote

Reply to LPT Request: What are some things you can do to improve your forgetfulness? by Fkingmeow

Tools.

Keys always stay/go same place no matter what.
Dates on calendar annual repeat.
Simplify, always do annual doctor appointments same time each year.
Associate things. Need to remember to take something somewhere? Put in on your shoes so you can't put them on without it being there.
Medication in the way of toothbrush.
Routines, no first glass of water in the morn without meds. Then get breakfast.

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cleanbot t1_jdpneyd wrote

Reply to LPT: If you call a company to speak to customer service but the automated menu won't let you talk to a real person, say "Upgrade my account" instead of "Refund" or "Cancel," when the automated menu asks you to state why you're calling. You will immediately be transferred to a real person by BigSpoonFullOfSnark

just say the word 'operator' over and over until they realize you are a real honest stupid person and connect you with another

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m945050 t1_jdpml17 wrote

Reply to comment by Karlor_Gaylord_Cries in LPT Request: What are some things you can do to improve your forgetfulness? by Fkingmeow

I carried an old credit card that I had cut out places for my car and house key for years and had used it way to many times. I showed it to a coworker who made his own and around a year later had his wallet stolen. The thieves now not only had his credit cards and money, but his address and access to his house. He was able to change the house door locks before they used them. After that I stopped carrying it and started paying attention before I left the house.

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Pnkrkg6644 t1_jdpkae9 wrote

Reply to LPT Request: What are some things you can do to improve your forgetfulness? by Fkingmeow

I write everything I’m meant to do in my calendar.
I have a spot where everything goes, and I get a bunch of copies of the important things. The exception is my phone and I have found it In the fridge Under my dryer In the closet On top of the microwave On every tool shelf in the basement In the ice maker… Anyway, choose a spot for things for real & use the spot. Put even the most mundane things like garbage day on your calendar so you don’t forget

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dfreinc t1_jdpiirc wrote

Reply to comment by chibinibblets in LPT: If you call a company to speak to customer service but the automated menu won't let you talk to a real person, say "Upgrade my account" instead of "Refund" or "Cancel," when the automated menu asks you to state why you're calling. You will immediately be transferred to a real person by BigSpoonFullOfSnark

not in my experience. wait for the prompt. always press zero.

you cannot spam zero like a child.

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Alternative-Boot2673 t1_jdpgwjb wrote

Reply to LPT Request: How do I identify @#$%ing sheet and mattress pad sizes in the closet? Stop the madness!!! by AdolescenceOfP1

If all bed sheets are the same color, wash sets separately. Assign a permanent marker pen color for each size or bedroom, and mark either top 2 or bottom 2 elastic corners of fitted sheet (same location for mark, different color for sizes or bedroom). Pillowcases get washed same time as sheets. You can handstitch an X in colored thread but bleach may ruin it.

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TheQuestionableEgg t1_jdpgwd2 wrote

Reply to comment by BigSpoonFullOfSnark in LPT: If you call a company to speak to customer service but the automated menu won't let you talk to a real person, say "Upgrade my account" instead of "Refund" or "Cancel," when the automated menu asks you to state why you're calling. You will immediately be transferred to a real person by BigSpoonFullOfSnark

They also have no incentive to transfer you back to a person either

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