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[–] suzyq@lemmy.dbzer0.com 56 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Oldest child was contacted via text by a recruiter. We told them to waste their time. Say "yes, I'll talk to you about it if you treat ME to a meal at [local restaurant]." (emphasis mine)

The recruiter ghosted them after that.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 28 points 3 weeks ago

We had an army recruiter come talk to our history class in high school (this was in the '80s). After the guy's talk he said "any questions"?" My friend Rob said "yeah, I have a question: does napalm still stick to kids?"

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Ironically that's a good recruiter. Anything that looks like fraternizing with potential recruits outside official activities is a huge no no.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Buy me dinner before you fuck me.

[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

i wouldn't go to said meal. like, having an awkward 1.5 hours with somebody that you don't like? do you know how stressful that is? have you ever been stuck on a bad date?