This has to be the most obnoxious and callous

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callus versus callous
I've got two accounts telling me different uses of these two words. One says callus is a formation on the bottom of your foot and callous is to be used when the doc dictates that a callous is forming on the bone. The other account says to use callus all the time and that callous means a person who is rough around the edges. I've read definitions of both and it seems that both words could be used........any ideas?

callus versus callous
callus is bone formation and callous is the one you get on your foot

they're obnoxious!
Ignore them! I'm one of the Heartland employees who recently lost my job to out-sourcing. I rarely visit this site, but I was curious as to what was being said, what else was out there, etc., and I cannot believe the obnoxious comments that some of these cranky old women make (mostly QAs who think they know everything - and, believe me, you'll come across PLENTY of them once you're out there). I actually had to reply to 2 who said that it was basically our own fault that we are losing our jobs due to our laziness and poor work ethic (real supportive thing to say to women who are no longer employed). Anyhow, stick it out. You will eventually find a company (or office) that you feel comfortable with and make decent money. Good luck!

If obnoxious asks something too personal,
ask her why she would ask you that? You just turn the tables. You might ask the question with a look of great interest, as if you really wonder why she is so interested, or you could do it in a tone that lets her know that sounds like a very boring subject, so why on earth would she want to discuss such a thing. If she talks about things not work related, politely point out that you need to concentrate on your work and can't do two things at once. If she seems to be talking about quality issues, consider whether there might be a reason. Anything she makes a claim about, research yourself and see if she is right. Sometimes people who are annoying still know a lot, and have a lot to offer, but nobody will listen. If she corrects something you have been doing wrong and she is right, thank her for pointing it out, make a note of it so you will remember or make an Autocorrect, or whatever so you remember.

If none of these ideas are helpful or work on her, I would come right out and say that we are working close together, and you think your personalities clash a bit, so it might make life easier if you both tried to be as quiet as possible to try to get along. If she doesn't agree, then prepare to keep quiet until it's time to have some fun with her. You know ... the witty jab that takes her breath away when she is least expecting it. :oP

or just go in and be so obnoxious about "hang 'em all" that
no one WANTS you on their jury! But don't get smart on the jury form. A guy in Florida got contempt in court and spent the night in jail along with a fine for writing on his jury form that he had been a mail bomber, etc.

Yeah, really! What an annoying, obnoxious, bottom-feeder she is!
Star sucks, bubbye loser!

Interesting. I find it kind of obnoxious when poster calls others fools.

Then the OP goes on to say others are "negative"????? Do you find it offensive someone calls you a fool or you are acting foolish when you complain or joke about your work/manager/company? When posters respond, they are unpleasantly surprised that this would produce negativity against the OP?