You Might Be An Engineer If...
[Note: As many lists as I've seen out there, this is one that I started myself based on personal observations. Yes, I have at least witnessed every last one of these. Because of that, a good chunk of them are specific to chemical engineers. Exactly five of these are things I haven't done.]
1. You've ever considered a day with two non-work-related conversations a social success.
4. You've requested electronics for Christmas. Not the cool ones like iPhones or mp3 players -- the others, like external hard drives or a new motherboard.
5. You've ever taken a test for fun.
6. Your Facebook profile picture was taken in your cubicle.
7. You used the same one for your Match.com profile and now you're not sure why no one responds to you.
8. You know how to use a slide rule.
9. You learned how after 1985.
10. You have ever used the phrases "static systems" or "fluid dynamics" in bar conversation.
11. Or "high pressure alarm."
12. You have drawn more charts and blueprints on napkins than written your phone number.
13. You're into any sport because you enjoy running the numbers.
14. You've noticed that you need to buff your shoes but didn't pick up on the fact that the person you were just talking to spilled coffee all the way down his shirt that morning.
15. You've ever been confused by the presence of a woman in a meeting. (Yes, this may even be true if you are female.)
16. You've marvelled at moving sidewalks in airports. (Or does everyone do that?)
17. You've then mentally constructed a full system of moving sidewalks in your own home.
18. You routinely slow down on the highway to check out structures that catch no one else's eye. (Bridge, tank, tower, tractor...)
19. You might not always have strong political opinions, but you can discuss with fervor the ramifications of life on Mars.
20. Your friends use you as their calculator when trying to divvy up the bill at a restaurant.
21. Or figure out an exchange rate.
22. You don't know who Kim Kardashian married, but you do know the centuries of birth of many historical mathematicians.
23. You've ever made an Einstein pun.
24. You never run out of conversation topics with friends because no matter what, there's a new aspect to your special (hypothetical) oil heater that can be refined.
25. You're repeatedly irritated by the misuse of physics in entertainment.
26. You're confused by some of the majors offered at liberal arts universities.
27. Whether or not you've participated, you've witnessed at least two Star Wars vs. Star Trek arguments.
28. You've ever gone to a play because you needed some "culture." Even if it was only a high school performance.
29. Your skin has ever taken on a mild blue tint thanks to a lack of sunlight.
30. You've ever chosen your seat on an airplane so that you can get a good view of the engines.
31. You regularly straighten the pictures in other people's homes.
32. You are personally offended that regular LEGO buckets are so hard to come by nowadays.
Just a small sampling...
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1. You've ever considered a day with two non-work-related conversations a social success.
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| As always, there's an xkcd for that. Thanks again, Mr. Munroe. |
2. You've ever found yourself using Excel to chart some aspect of your social life.
3. You've ever used the phrase "entry and egress" in real life. [Side note: I just did this. Tripped over a cord and muttered about having to clear up my entry and egress. And then came the requisite head-smack.]
4. You've requested electronics for Christmas. Not the cool ones like iPhones or mp3 players -- the others, like external hard drives or a new motherboard.
5. You've ever taken a test for fun.
6. Your Facebook profile picture was taken in your cubicle.
7. You used the same one for your Match.com profile and now you're not sure why no one responds to you.
8. You know how to use a slide rule.
9. You learned how after 1985.
10. You have ever used the phrases "static systems" or "fluid dynamics" in bar conversation.
11. Or "high pressure alarm."
12. You have drawn more charts and blueprints on napkins than written your phone number.
13. You're into any sport because you enjoy running the numbers.
14. You've noticed that you need to buff your shoes but didn't pick up on the fact that the person you were just talking to spilled coffee all the way down his shirt that morning.
15. You've ever been confused by the presence of a woman in a meeting. (Yes, this may even be true if you are female.)
16. You've marvelled at moving sidewalks in airports. (Or does everyone do that?)
17. You've then mentally constructed a full system of moving sidewalks in your own home.
18. You routinely slow down on the highway to check out structures that catch no one else's eye. (Bridge, tank, tower, tractor...)
19. You might not always have strong political opinions, but you can discuss with fervor the ramifications of life on Mars.
20. Your friends use you as their calculator when trying to divvy up the bill at a restaurant.
21. Or figure out an exchange rate.
22. You don't know who Kim Kardashian married, but you do know the centuries of birth of many historical mathematicians.
23. You've ever made an Einstein pun.
24. You never run out of conversation topics with friends because no matter what, there's a new aspect to your special (hypothetical) oil heater that can be refined.
25. You're repeatedly irritated by the misuse of physics in entertainment.
26. You're confused by some of the majors offered at liberal arts universities.
27. Whether or not you've participated, you've witnessed at least two Star Wars vs. Star Trek arguments.
28. You've ever gone to a play because you needed some "culture." Even if it was only a high school performance.
29. Your skin has ever taken on a mild blue tint thanks to a lack of sunlight.
30. You've ever chosen your seat on an airplane so that you can get a good view of the engines.
31. You regularly straighten the pictures in other people's homes.
32. You are personally offended that regular LEGO buckets are so hard to come by nowadays.
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Just a small sampling...
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