Do you think higher enlisted SHOULD associate themselves with LOWER enlisted? I mean, of course we are naturally BETTER....but.... Uh, well.... DISCUSS. 

Role model... 

Do you think higher enlisted SHOULD associate themselves with LOWER enlisted? Define associate. 

well me as a wife dont give a flying donkey nut about who i associate with, i like the person for the person not the rank. my husband refuses to hangout with or get close to people. higher or lower rank. we dont go to parties or things like that unless they are kid friendly and dont serve alcohol. me and him kind of stick to each other for the most part on our spare time. which is rare these days. 

Do you think higher enlisted SHOULD associate themselves with LOWER enlisted? Like get togethers and cookouts and stuff like that. Yes. We do it all the time. As long as you can stand everyone (there are a few i dislike) and there arent any fights, we are good. 

i see no problem with it, as long as these people don't play favorites because "OMG that's my bff," kinda thing.. 

We don't hang out with very many people but the few people that we do have come over are lower ranking than my husband. These people are more like family than friends and we wouldn't hesitate to be around them just because of rank. I do see where it could cause a problem though if you are someone's senior and hanging out with them outside or work. They might expect special treatment at work because you are friends. 

I was just trying to make a point here...my first post, to me, made me sound like a total douchebag! I don't care what rank anyone is, when we meet outside in the real world, your rank isn't on your t-shirt, so why should it make a difference? 

O_o i'm glad i scrolled down to see what you said syl cause yea i read the 1st post and went wha...? 

so why should it make a difference? cuz them e3s and e4s and e5s like to screw the wives while husbands are gone. some wives are whores. 

I'm gonna assume that officers are not included into this equation? 

I was just trying to make a point here...my first post, to me, made me sound like a total douchebag! Didn't look that way to me. Technically, you aren't allowed to "fraternize" with lower ranks, so your question had merit. But I don't really think it matters to anyone outside of work, at least it doesn't for us. We chummed around with subordinates all the time. 

I think ppl are ppl. It has nothing to do with the rank, how rich you are or how poor you are. The character of the ppl and the inside what counts. 

my first post, to me, made me sound like a total douchebag! nah its a valid question, but me i don't care because i am a hermit and don't like people lol and neither does my hubs.. but i still think some people are capable of playing favorites at work, not saying all people do.. but i am sure it happens.. 

i think it's okay for them to associate with the lower ranks. maybe the lower ranks could learn a few things from the higher ranks. Plus, the higher ranks are meant to be good role models for the lower ranks. 

We chummed around with subordinates all the time. Every time you use the word "chummed", or "chummy", it makes me giggle. LOL! Certain words do that to me. 

cuz them e3s and e4s and e5s like to screw the wives while husbands are gone. and ive seen alot of E-6's and E-7's that have done the same thing. (well havent watched it but i know a couple people that talk about it) 

i really dont pay attention i just hear about all the gossip everyday. i could honestly care less who is bumpin uglies. 

Personally, I don't care what someone's rank is; I either like you for you, or I don't. Although, I am almost 29, my husband is 32. Because we aren't super young anymore, we tend to hang out with people more our age, or older, and they usually have the same rank as my husband, or higher. It's not that we don't hang out with the lower enlisted because of their rank-it's because they are usually young, immature, with no experience in life, and those people tend to get on our nerves. 

cuz them e3s and e4s and e5s like to screw the wives while husbands are gone. some wives are whores. Doesn't take rank for that one. 

I think that if you can seperate work from fun there shouldn't be a problem. 

I mean, of course we are naturally BETTER....but.... Bahahahaha. So much better than when does USAA get paid 

I've pulled the " i cant hang out with you bc ur husband is lower rank than mine" card ONCE and honestly the only reason i did was bc her dumbazz kept on lying to her husband which in return kept on lying to his and my husbands first sgt and got my hubby in trouble, shyt they even claimed my husband had yelled at him, which everyone who knows my husband knows thats totall bullshyt lol And i was actually suggested to use it by an frg leader bc the chick just wouldnt leve me the fukc alone. But to the question itself....that whole dont hang out with lower ranks is BS , some of our best friends are lower ranks and guess what ? they are still people...oh my gosh...i know...sooooo weird lol 

than when does USAA get paid She has usaa now so the reall question is : when does Bank Of America get paid ? i want to know when i can go spend all those thousands of dollars my super E20 makes 

my super E20 makes Ha I win! Mine is an E32 

Ha I win! Mine is an E32 ppfftt WHATEEVAAAAA that just means we will never be able to hang out 

Is it me or does the rank association only apply to soldiers in the same grouping. As if, you're an E2 chillaxin at your E7's house. The two ranks can associate just not in a direct command mode. My husband used to invite all his guys over for get togethers. Emphasis on all of them. Can't go around showing favoritism. I could only stand like one of them though. Seemed like a bunch of small children. It was like running a daycare center lol 

ppfftt WHATEEVAAAAA that just means we will never be able to hang out I think once you hit E19 it doesn't matter 

Do you think higher enlisted SHOULD associate themselves with LOWER enlisted? We arent the party animal type. However, our door is always open to any and all soldiers who are looking for a home cooked meal and some company. Single or married. Ranks never really mattered. My husband has always been the type to look after all his soldiers, no matter what. Our door has always been open to any and all. :) I honestly dont ever see that changing. Hes always been the guy theyve all come talk to when they have personal or work related issues to seek advise from. 

i personally don't wear my husband's rank... we have friends of all ranks, although it is usually just the two of us... not many people want to hang out fishing all weekend LOL