Meet our protagonist, a talented robotics expert with a background she’s proud of but which seems to cause embarrassment for her boyfriend, Jim, at his work events. Hailing from a rural area with alcoholic parents, she’s made a name for herself in the world of robotics and vehicle autonomy. However, her boyfriend Jim, who comes from a more privileged background, seems to be ashamed of her stories and the way she presents herself at his work events. Is she really in the wrong? Let’s dive into the story and find out!
Rural Roots vs. Privileged Upbringing

Jim’s Picture-Perfect Childhood

A Great Match… Or Not?

Robotics Stories at Happy Hour

A Funny Take on Robotics Intelligence

Explaining Neural Networks

A Cheerleader Pose Confuses the Algorithm ♀️

Collecting Training Data in the Woods

Vomit, Pee, and Embarrassment

Public Data-Set Mishaps

Jim’s Disapproval

Not an Isolated Incident ♀️

Feeling Insecure

Is She Really to Blame?
Our protagonist, a robotics expert, can’t help but feel insecure about her behavior at her boyfriend’s work events. Her honest and funny stories about her work in robotics have left her boyfriend embarrassed, despite her intentions to share her passion and experiences. Is she really in the wrong for the way she presents herself, or is her boyfriend being overly critical? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA – Boyfriend needs to chill and quit smelling his own farts

Commenter and replies question boyfriend’s sensitivity, praise OP’s story.
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NTA for sharing awesome stories, boyfriend needs to mature

NAH comment section: Suggests avoiding gross stories around colleagues, offers alternative ideas.

NTA, embrace your quirks and find someone who loves them

First impressions matter, and the one you gave off is kind of uncouth ♀️

Embarrassing work stories shared in comment section

Debate over whether woman was NTA for monopolizing conversation

Engaging in bodily fluid talk at work events – NTA or YTA?

Learn from the experience, keep gross stories for non-work events

YTA for oversharing at a work event

NTA, but delivery could be the issue

Engaging tips on how to be polite and avoid taboo topics

Navigating appropriate behavior at work events discussed with nuance

Commenter suggests immaturity as possible issue, declares NAH

Choosing stories based on audience: important or overrated?

Loving your work shouldn’t make you feel uncultured

Reading the room: NAH but be mindful of your audience

Curious comment sparks no replies

Reading the room is key Adjust stories to audience.

Embarrassing stories we can all relate to

Gross details make ESH mildly, incompatible couple, according to commenter

Navigating work event conversations: know your audience and adjust accordingly

Commenter empathizes with boyfriend’s insecurities at work events

Being funny is great, but not at the cost of professionalism
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Debate on casual language at work events, NAH for having opinions

NTA shares work event faux pas, advises reading the room

Relatable commenter shares ADHD struggles and social awareness challenges

Commenter praises OP’s storytelling skills and supports her actions.

Be yourself and don’t let anyone dull your sparkle

Boyfriend’s behavior criticized with hilarious response

Curious if coworkers find behavior funny or BF’s insecurities?
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Commenter defends ‘uncultured’ behavior, sparks cultural debate.
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Boyfriend’s a prima donna, but some workplaces are uptight. NTA

Coworkers approve of NTA’s behavior at work events

Commenter defends woman’s behavior, suggests boyfriend loosen up

Be unapologetically yourself #NTA
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Commenter praised for being awesome
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Commenter defends woman’s behavior, calls out boyfriend’s actions

Choosing a partner over work events? Relationship goals

Don’t let anyone make you feel small . Communicate and decide together

Share your unique perspective and stories with confidence!

Commenter is not the a**hole, sparking agreement in replies!

Partner’s lack of interesting stories sparks debate. NTA wins!

Praise for a great communicator in a complicated situation

Learn dinner party etiquette before next event to avoid embarrassment

Supportive comment shows appreciation for partner’s career and passions ❤
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Being a nurse, she forgets not to talk about poop
