People Debate Whether It’s Better to Shower at Night or in the Morning

I know where I stand on this issue…

I’ve been a night showerer for as long as I can remember. I don’t understand how people can get into bed after a long day of work without showering…it just blows my mind.

What the hell is wrong with them?!?! Sorry if I offended you just there…I’m just very passionate about this subject.

But, on the flip side, I can see how folks need that morning blast to get them moving in the right direction.

Folks on AskReddit users talked about whether they think it’s better to shower in the morning or at night.

Let’s take a look.

1. Here, here!

“Getting into your bed to lay all over the sheets and soak in your sweat and oils from the day is gross.

You should be showering at the end of the day to get all the dirt and stuff off your body from being out and about.”

2. Boom!

“Morning showers? No time for that sh*t.

I’m up at 6:30 and out the door at 7.”

3. USA!

“Showering in the morning is a very American thing.

I’ve lived in a few other countries and the custom there was to was before going to bed.”

4. You might have a problem…

“It depends on if you drink.

If you have a six pack and crash, it doesn’t matter if you shower before bed.

You’re going to sweat that sh*t out at night, and will need to wash it off before work or whatever… so maybe shower twice?”

5. Something to think about…

“You sweat and secrete while you sleep, not just throughout the day, so you should probably shower in the morning too.”

6. You can do both!

“The morning one helps you wake up the one at night helps you get comfy and ready for bed.

Both are awesome.”

7. Morning person.

“I would say NOT showering in the morning is way worse than not showering at night, just because if I don’t I feel grimy all day.

I have pretty oily skin by default so I’m sure that has something to do with it, because some people don’t feel that way at all.”

8. Not a fan of the AM.

“I hate morning showers. Getting ready and making breakfast with wet hair is awful, plus it’s usually not dry before I have to leave.

I’m disturbing my hair as it dries by pulling clothes over it and I’m dripping water I’ll over the place.

Showers post-2pm only.”

9. Two good reasons.

“I do this at night time because I exercise later in the day and can’t wake up early.”

10. Mornings suck.

“I hate the morning and hate morning showers even more.

It’s cold, then your hairs wet making it colder and you’re still groggy. No thanks.

I take my showers at night, blow dry my hair afterwards. it’s so nice and relaxing to go to bed fresh and clean.”

11. Very particular.

“I’m very picky about what can go in/on my bed.

I don’t like people touching my bed, or dirty clothes from the day touching my bed, or anything that’s been outside touching my bed.

So I like to shower and be clean before I go to bed.

Totally agree with this!”

12. A different perspective.

“I’m in a bit of a different boat. Ideally, a few hours after cleaning up, just when the body has replenished a few of the natural oils, is the perfect time to crawl into bed.

This got me thinking though, I’m more of a bath person. Maybe just soaking in water dries me out more than a shower would.

If I hop into bed right after a bath, it seems to only exacerbate and extend that feeling of dryness, especially if they’re fresh sheets. I hate staying in hotels for this reason – always fresh sheets and very often not much time to lounge between bathing and getting into bed.”

13. Keep it fresh.

“Shower to wake up – wash body.

Shower after gym in the evening – deep wash and cleanse the hair.

Freshness is the bestness.”

What do you think?

It is better to shower in the morning or at night?

Spill your guts in the comments!

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March 16, 2021

People Talk About the Statement, “Once Someone Agrees With You and Acknowledges Their Mistake, You Should Shut Up”

It’s time to zip your lip!

It sure can be exhausting going over and over the same issues with family members, significant others, bosses, co-workers, etc.

That’s why it’s always helpful when folks know when to shut a conversation down once and for all and to MOVE ON.

So, should you just shut your trap if someone agrees with you and admits their mistake?

AskReddit users weighed in…

Once someone agrees with you and acknowledges their mistake, that’s your cue to shut up. from unpopularopinion

Let’s take a look at what they said…

1. A time to rage.

“This one makes me rage sometimes. So there you are, having made some sort of mistake.

For hypotheticals lets pretend you forgot to put your mask on before going into Walmart. (This isn’t about masks dont make it about masks, just using an example).

“Sir you need to have a mask on.” (Acceptable)

“Why yes here it is, I’m so sorry I forgot. You’re right.” (Puts on mask)

We are officially done here.

“Well you see theres a pandemic going on…..” (wrong. The conversation is over)

“Yeah, you’re right I’m sorry man.” (Acknowledged twice now, problem corrected! We are done now.)

“When you dont have a mask on you can infect other people….” (why the f*ck are you still talking?)…”

2. Oh, I’m the *sshole?

“Then when you politely tell them that you get it and to stop bringing it up, you somehow turn into the *sshole of the situation.”

3. I got it!

“In situations like this I’ll typically just say “look dude, you’ve already made the sale.

Stop trying to sell me on it.””

4. All about power.

“I think it’s a power thing. They have gotten the apology but continue as they see an opening to exert authority under the guise of “being in the right”.

Usually people like that are just worth ignoring at that point. It’s not about sincerity just a power dynamic.”

5. You don’t always have to argue…

“It’s not even just about humiliation. Some people get so personally invested in arguments that they forget that you don’t always have to argue.

I was going out with this girl that was coming from a very manipulative environment and I had to articulate this to her to stop her from needlessly torturing herself on my behalf.

She’d bring up something that she assumed I might not like, I’d accept and she’d go on to explain herself regardless. “Take the yes” I’d remind her. First time I said it, I actually had to explain to her that what I meant. It just wasn’t ingrained in her that further deliberation is pointless once there’s nothing more to be gained from a conversation.

She was just conditioned to expect resentment over any decision and was offering justification unprompted. What an exhausting way to approach human interaction.”

6. Give them an “out”.

“It’s important to give people an “out.”

Like Sun Tzu said: “When you surround your enemy, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.”

It makes sense in warfare, so they are willing to flee instead of stand their ground. Likewise, If someone is trying to walk back bad behavior, or is apologetic, allow them that.

Don’t force them to defend themselves and get combative. Don’t punish good behavior.”

7. Here’s a trick to consider.

“I’ve discovered this new trick.

It’s absolutely amazing and I don’t know why it took me so long to discover. When people start talking about sh*t I don’t care about I just walk away. Right in the middle of their little spiel. I walk away from them.

It’s sooooo satisfying because who the hell just walks away while someone is speaking to them? Rude right? I don’t give a f*ck. There’s nothing they can do except follow you which most won’t do. And even when they follow me and keep talking I completely ignore them.

Its like they cease to exist in my reality altogether. You should try it out some time. It’s incredibly liberating.”

8. Good point.

“Some people who do this grew up in households where their feelings were never acknowledged or appreciated. Ever.

They never received a single second of validation from their parents, so they spend their entire lives fighting for validation from everyone else. And when they get it, they aren’t quite sure how to react to it, and they aren’t quite sure that the other person is actually validating their feelings.

I’m not saying this is your personal situation, I just jumped on this comment to provide some context for others to understand why some people may behave like this.”

9. It’s over!

“I can’t stand that.

I’ve apologized, why am I still being chewed out? Makes me go from apologetic to angry really fast.

Sorry, but that first sorry is now a f*ck you and you’re gonna get yelled at.”

10. We all make mistakes.

“I have no problem admitting I’ve made a mistake, I’m only human and I’m still learning.

What really f*cks me off is when people talk down to me thinking they’ve one upped me.

If it’s really that much of an achievement for you to be right, think about how rarely it happens.”

11. Ego boost.

“People who keep on going don’t really care about the message getting through, but about their ego getting a boost.

In the case of the facemask, it’s just a way to show they are part of “the good ones” and by going through the usual “there’s a pandemic…” spiel, they’re simply reaffirming their self-appointed role of Saviours.

Same goes for unsolicited lectures about politics, society, religion, dietary choices and basically ANY topic where soapboxing is a possibility.

Frankly, I can’t be arsed to point out people’s flaws and shortcomings, as it’d be a full-time job, a thankless and frustrating job for me and for them.”

12. Ugh.

“I moved house last summer and was moving the Bbq in my garden when I tripped, fell onto gravel with a Bbq on top of me and swore as I fell over (quite loudly tbf).

My neighbour, who I had not met before, popped her head over the fence. I assumed she was checking if I was okay as I was still on the floor and thought “what a lovely neighbour”. I was very wrong. The conversation went like this.

Neighbour: “You swore”

Me: “Sorry about that, I fell over.”

Neighbour: “I have a young child at home”

Me: “Right, sorry. I fell over and panicked, I won’t do it again”

Neighbour: “Upstairs have young children too, you shouldn’t swear”

Me (still on the floor and now bleeding): “Understood, sorry again”

Neighbour: “You’re voice is very loud”

Me: “Yep, sorry”

Neighbour: “Very booming”

Me: “right”

Neighbour: “have you just moved in?”

Me: “yeah last week” (now surely she’s going to give me a welcome to the neighborhood and ask if I’m okay)

Neighbour: “oh” turns and walks off.”

Okay, folks, now we want to hear from you.

In the comments, tell us what you think about this.

Please and thank you!

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March 16, 2021

People Share Free/Low-Cost Resources That College Students Need to Know About

Were your college days filled with scraping by, eating ramen, and drinking Hamm’s because you were always low on money?

Well, you’re not alone, my friends, because that’s the way it goes for countless numbers of young kids out there just trying to get an education.

And that’s why these resources that folks shared are so helpful for students trying to get by.

AskReddit users offered up free and low-cost resources that college students might want to take advantage of.

1. Cheap software.

“A lot of times your university will have stupid cheap software licenses for students/faculty.

At my university we got Adobe Creative-Cloud licenses for $10/year and free Microsoft Office licences (this was before office 365, so it wasn’t a subscription).

Sometimes the cheap software is only for certain departments/majors but at mine they had several deeply discounted software packages any student could buy.”

2. Good one.

“Find the previous editions of your textbooks. Frequently they will be as cheap as $0.05.

If your professor pulls homework questions out of the current edition go to the library and use their reference copy just for the questions.

Although with a lot of the access codes needed these days it might not be possible.”

3. Worth a shot.

“Check with your grocery store to see if they have a student discount day.

15% off can go a long way.”

4. Give it a shot.

“To help organize notes and sources for papers and assignments, I highly recommend Zotero to help keep organized.

It also makes writing citations super easy.”

5. For the smart folks.

“For science/ stem people: Khan Academy videos.

They saved me several times.”

6. This right here.

“Please use your school’s on-campus mental health professionals.

They are easy to access, usually free, certified, and acutely aware of the stresses and issues with college life.”

7. All kinds of discounts.

“Student discounts. I’m sure someone else has already put this but I benefitted from it greatly.

As a music major, I had to buy a lot of different DAWs and equipment along my journey. Big corporations want you to buy their product, but are aware that you’re already digging yourself into a huge hole of debt so they often times will drop the price of a product by half or more to sell it to you.

For example, as a student you can get an Adobe membership for about $20 a month. I got a copy of Studio One 4 for $250 as opposed to $500 because I was a student. This also works if you’re not a student but want to make a large purchase.

Most sites don’t actually check to see if you’re a student so just jump thru some hoops and see where it gets you!”

8. Doing the Lord’s work.

“Church pantries.

Free groceries every week/every other week.

Just being proof you live in the area.”

9. Drink up!

“The grad student bar usually has cheap booze.

Art shows often have free booze.”

10. Very helpful.

“Mendeley.

Its a citation manager geared towards peer reviewed literature. It has a browser extension that downloads the pdf/ citation, and integrates with word. As you’re typing, you can add in text citations by searching for the author.

Then when you’re done, click add bibliography. Boom.. Done. Its made by elsevier. Once you use it, you’ll wonder why you ever added citation by hand/ one at a time.”

11. Might as well try.

“Fafsa, even if you don’t qualify, it’s still worth trying to get financial aid.

I only have to pay about $45 per class as opposed to $250.

Might look confusing and tedious initially, but after the first time the website usually saves your info and it only takes a few clicks to apply for the next year.”

12. Yes!

“LIBRARY CARD. This cannot be overstated enough.

Libraries are one of the only remaining establishments in which you are not compelled to spend money. It is FREE material. Free books, movies, magazines and periodicals, games, sometimes even technology!

Libraries are amazing. Some library cards even provide you access to online only materials.”

13. Get on it!

“Coursera!

Basically college classes of various types taught online for free (you can pay for a certificate if you like, but you can access all the resources for free if you just want the knowledge).

The fun thing is the variety is huge and beyond the usual intro level stuff- for example, if you are past intro programming and like astronomy, there’s an excellent astronomy data science class I recommend to a lot of people.”

How about you?

Do you know of any good free or cheap resources that college students should know about?

If so, please share them with us in the comments. Thanks a lot!

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March 16, 2021

People Discuss the Weird Things They’d Like to Make Socially Acceptable

We all gotta live by the rules, unfortunately…

And when I say that, I’m talking about real rules, like laws, and also ones that are socially acceptable, like not talking to your food while you eat it on a park bench…you’ve seen that before, right…?

What weird things would you like to make socially acceptable if you could?

Let’s see what AskReddit users had to say about this.

1. Dressed for success.

“Wearing nicer clothes then normal for no reason.

Yes, I’m usually in jeans and a t-shirt at work.

Yes, today I decided to wear a suit.

No, I don’t have a job interview or have to go to court.”

2. Not feeling it.

“Not wanting to “hustle” or making someone else rich.

I don’t want to put in 60 work hours so I can have a materially successful life”

3. You should be comfortable.

“Wearing shorts at work during summer.

Why wear pants when you could be more comfortable?”

4. Show ’em some love!

“Men hugging each other often and showing affection.

I used to see this when I was younger, then I think as a society we decided to label such behavior as “gay”.”

5. Feels good.

“Skipping.

It’s more fun and energy efficient than running.

I sometimes do it when I’m alone, because I like the way it feels.”

6. You’re gonna listen to me.

“Correcting other people’s kids.

Not physically, but telling them to quit their bullsh*t if their parents aren’t doing it.”

7. Open up about it.

“Talking about our mental health issues.

We all face some level of depression or anxiety.

Why are we lying and pretending to be happy all the time?”

8. Definitely not for everyone.

“Telling someone you’re child-free/don’t want children without being told “you’ll change your mind!” and other related nonsense.

Unfortunately, a lot of people find us odd or not “real women” for being uninterested in having children.

It’s not for everyone.”

9. It’s not weak.

“Men should be allowed to express emotions without being seen as weak.

It upsets me to see people in pain due to things that aren’t their fault.”

10. Dive in!

“Dumpster diving.

As a society we throw so much away, normalizing dumpster diving would save a lot of salvageable items from going into a landfill.”

11. Not feeling the 9 to 5.

“Doing things later in the day.

Getting groceries at 10pm or spa appointments at 8pm.

Being able to do vacuuming in my condo at midnight without neighbors complaining.

Society is set up for a 9 to 5 life.”

12. Minimalism.

“Minimalist living.

If my house is livable, my car is drivable, and my kids are fed and happy, nobody should care if we don’t have the latest game system or the biggest TV or nicest clothes or whatever.

Our worth should be based on who we are as a person, not what kind of stuff we own.”

13. Let’s cuddle.

“Platonic cuddling among friends.

No expectation of s*xual contact, just that if you and your friend are feeling touchy hungry, you can cuddle on the couch and it will not change your friendship dynamic, because its socially accepted that sometimes you need a cuddle.”

14. Ladies, you’re up.

“Women being topless.

It sucks that in hot weather men and kids can roam around topless but a woman can practically get arrested in some places for having her boobs on show.

Bras and bikini tops are frickin uncomfortable not to mention rubbish tan lines. They’ve started trying to make breast feeding in public less of an issue so who knows, maybe I’ll be able to get my baps out in a few years.”

What about you?

Are there some weird things that you’d like to make socially acceptable?

Tell us what you think in the comments!

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March 16, 2021

People Debate an Incredibly Bold Statement: “I Absolutely Believe Cheese Ruins a Good Hamburger”

I think this hot take is really going to upset some folks.

As for me, I honestly can go both ways on the pressing issue of whether you need cheese or not to make a burger complete and delicious.

Sometimes I love cheese on my burger, sometimes I go without it…I like to be unpredictable, okay?

AskReddit users shared their opinions about a very divisive topic:

I absolutely believe cheese ruins a good hamburger. from unpopularopinion

Let’s take a look at what they had to say…

1. Against the essence of the meat…

“Every time I’ve ate a cheeseburger I found myself highly disappointed and always regret it. Every bite into a cheesburger I feel a horrible clash of flavors and tastes that just go against the essence of the meat.

I believe Burgers are much better suited with on your fresh veggies like lettuce, pickles, red onion, and possibly tomatoes (depending on what you like), and either simply just some ketchup, or a more interesting sauce if it’s available to you, but not anything that will overpower the meat, like cheese does.”

2. Agreed!

“This is less about cheese as a standalone and more so about cheese not quite fitting in with the rest if the layers in the burger.

I agree.

No cheese please.”

3. Depends on the cheese.

“It could be the type of cheese as well.

American cheese is more likely to overwhelm than other types. I prefer provolone cheese on mine.

But most people I know personally only use American cheese.”

4. Gotta get the good stuff.

“I used to not like cheeseburgers as well.

Turns out, I didn’t like burgers with crappy cheese.

I’ll usually get a hamburger from most fast food/chain restaurants, but will get a cheeseburger from local places because they usually use better cheese.”

5. Mixed emotions.

“I actually think tomatoes ruin burgers, and I like tomatoes.

But to the cheese part, to me, it depends on the quality of the meat.

A great beef burger, cooked just right, needs no cheese.”

6. Adds texture.

“Cheese adds a nice texture to the burger, and a good flavor that, in my opinion, brings all the flavors together with a good flavor.

Also, tomatoes are the devil a deserve to be eradicated.”

7. No hot cheese, please.

“I do not enjoy hot cheese at all.

If it’s on my burger and it’s not melting, that means I have a cold burger, which is an entirely different problem.

Therefore I’m in this camp. Do we get hats or t shirts?”

8. We can’t be friends.

“I can’t think of a single burger combination that doesn’t benefit from cheese.

I disagree with you and actually kind of dislike you despite knowing nothing about you.”

9. Something to think about…

“What if you add a really good cheese though?

Not that sliced plastic crap, I’m talking a smoked German cheese with bacon, a rich creamy brie or aged mature cheddar?”

10. Too rich for my blood.

“I’ve always been called crazy for thinking this exact thing.

In my opinion cheese just makes the burger too rich, like I’m going to have a heart attack or throw up if I try to eat the whole thing.

I love cheese and I love burgers, but those two things do not belong together.”

11. A bold stand.

“Cheese ruins almost everything except pizza.

I will die on that hill.”

12. Maybe you’re doing it wrong?

“I think you havent had a good cheeseburger.

It highly depends on the cheese used and the amount used. Cheese goes well with a fatty hamburger. If you’re using 80/20 meat then cheese flows with the fat and enhances the flavor.

If you use cheddar cheese it should be a single slice per 1/2 lb which is a lot less than most people use on a burger. For more lean meats you want less cheese. The fat from fattier burgers actually melds with the cheese and makes it spread into the burger.

Now if you have veggies you want even less cheese.”

Oh, boy…

Now we want to hear from all of you out there.

In the comments, let us know how you feel about this controversial topic.

Thanks in advance!

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March 16, 2021

Do You Think Fish is Meat? People Debated This Big Question.

I have a friend who told me that he was going vegetarian for a while to see how he liked it.

We were chatting a little while after he started his new diet and I asked him what he was making for dinner that night. His answer: salmon.

I was a bit confused and I asked him why he wasn’t a vegetarian anymore. He replied, “fish isn’t meat.”

Hmmmm…I’m pretty sure that it is…but maybe I’ve been wrong on this one the whole time?

So what do you think? If fish meat?

AskReddit users weighed in with their opinions.

1. I don’t get it…

“I don’t understand why people say that fish is not meat.

Meat is defined as “the flesh of an animal as food.” Why isn’t fish considered a meat then?! Why do religions act like it is not meat? Why is the flesh of a fish not considered meat?

It literally makes no sense to me. I understand it is food from the sea, hence seafood, but seafood is just meat from the “sea.””

2. It stuck.

““Fish is not meat” comes from the Catholic/Christian tradition of fasting (not eating) meat during Friday’s and during Lent. Depriving oneself of a luxury to remind yourself of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Fish was a common and inexpensive food in the area earlier christians lived. Hence it was not a luxury and didn’t need to be avoided while fasting.

That turned into “fish doesn’t count as meat” because it wasn’t part of the fast.

Of course fish is animal flesh, but that wasn’t the point. It’s kind of stuck since.”

3. It’s a mindset.

“In the modern day English speaking world, eg the US because it’s so large, a culture filled with “red meat”, fish is often perceived as less hearty, lighter.

In other words “meat” is often synonymous with “red meat”(primarily beef in an array of cuts and preparations(roast, steak, ribs, hamburger, etc), with most other animal flesh less common, many falling either into delicacies or inedible. Pork, fish, and poultry are more common than, say, shrimp or venison but are still less proliferate than beef for much of the nation.

It may have started with religion, but it continues in the US heavily because that’s what’s readily available and/or what the culture focuses on.”

4. It’s an animal.

“I have to say this to everyone who says, “can you eat fish” when I say I’m a vegetarian.

My mother in law does this all the time. No. Fish is meat. It’s an animal. It’s flesh.

I don’t understand how a fish can be considered not meat.”

5. Blame it on them.

“I think that’s more because over the years so many pescatarians said they were vegetarian.

And because no one knew what a pescatarian was and it was just easier to tell people you were vegetarian, but ate fish.”

6. LOL.

“This reminds me of one of the three jokes that I think of when someone says “tell a joke”.

What do you call a vegetarian who eats fish?

A liar.

It’s not a good joke, and the one time I posted it on Facebook 10 years ago someone pointed out that they’re pescatarian and just don’t know that word.”

7. No doubt about it.

“It’s meat.

It’s an animal that was living and breathing.

Therefore, it’s meat.”

8. It’s clean.

“It’s because we are not supposed to eat blood, and red meats are considered to be a lot closer to that and hence considered less “clean”.

Fish is “white meat” (despite some fish such as the salminidaes being orange and such), along with poultry. I also don’t think fish ISN’T considered meat, it’s just not improper to eat under different circumstances.

Another important thing too is that Fish is considered to be a much lower quality/cheaper item that is “easily replenishable without having to farm them”. On the other hand red meat is more of a luxury item (especially beef and lamb).

Fish IS considered meat by literally everyone. It’s just considered edible and pure to eat while the other meats aren’t across different religions.”

9. Good comparison.

“Same reason alcohol is usually considered separate from other drugs, I assume.

Maybe not in a literal sense, but the constant distinction of “Drugs and alcohol” always annoys me.

Kind of implies alcohol isn’t a drug…Yeah it is.”

10. Where’s the line?

“”I’m a vegetarian, but I eat fish.”

This has always upset me. Like. Fish are animals, why would you consider them differently? Honestly fish are dope. They’re super pretty, have homes where they spawn for generations, they can jump up waterfalls and grow swords out of their faces.

Fish are truly incredible and someone out there is like nah, f*ck them fish. They’re not animals. They’re just an addition to my veggies.

I just don’t understand where the line is drawn.”

11. Here’s another view.

“The reason Catholics are permitted to eat fish on what Catholics call “days of abstinence” is not because fish are not meat, but because fish are cold blooded. (so this means alligator would be fine as well).

This originated from a Jewish tradition where any cold blooded animal was associated with death, ex, snakes, lizards and so on. (hence the devil being referred to as a “serpent”).

On the other hand. Warm blooded animals were associated with life, ex lamb, goats, and cattle. In remembrance of Jesus being crucified as a “sacrificial lamb” Catholics are asked to observe days of abstinence on certain days.

Fish are indeed meat and the Catholic Church doesn’t actually claim that they aren’t.”

What do you think about this?

Is fish meat?

Sound off in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!

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March 16, 2021

What Weird Things Would You Make Socially Acceptable? Here’s What People Said.

Do you remember when George Costanza said that he would drape himself in velvet if it was socially acceptable?

Well, we all have things that we wish weren’t looked down upon as weird so we could do them in public.

But I guess we’ll have to wait a while for most of them to come to fruition…

What would you make socially acceptable if you could?

Here’s what AskReddit users had to say.

1. Just tell me.

“Asking a potential employer what the salary for a position is before jumping through 50 hoops with the application/interview process only to find out the pay sucks.”

2. I like your style.

“I’m a guy and I get a lot of flak for complementing people’s clothing.

I don’t think it’s weird, but apparently it means I must like men.

If you got nice shoes I’m going to say they’re nice shoes.”

3. Silence is golden.

“Being able to sit in silence with someone without it being awkward.

People shouldn’t feel obligated to come up with conversation, it makes interacting stressful. I do not believe in awkward silences, talk about something when it comes to you and conversations will feel way more real and interesting.

When you’re able to sit in silence with someone comfortably, I feel it shows you enjoy their company”

4. Just wave and then end it.

“Being able to just wave or say hi to people you hardly know.

There’s nothing worse than an awkward 5 minute “catch up” chat at the store with someone I haven’t seen in years.”

5. Entertain yourselves.

“If other people are at my house having fun but I’m tired, I just want to be able go to bed, but they can stay and have a good time.”

6. It’s taboo.

“Openly talking about your finances with other people.

A lot of people don’t realize they’re underpaid because nobody talks about wages. It’s so bizarre to me that it’s a “taboo subject”.

We all rely on money in some form, let’s just discuss it.”

7. I do it all the time.

“Eating alone at a restaurant or a solo movie trip.

I mean, sort of limited now due to covid, but before covid, when people would hear of me doing that, they said they felt terrible and how depressing that sounds.

I’m like, uhh…why? Just another day for me. Doesn’t feel weird or anything.

It’s quite nice to get away from constant chats and have a nice quiet meal while being out and about.”

8. Let your freak flag fly.

“Dressing however you want.

Makeup, dresses, medieval cloaks, whatever you want, regardless of gender too. That’d be nice. I think people should be able to wear whatever they want as long as it covers Things Most People Don’t Want To See.

Just walk around in cosplay if you want to. I wish everyone felt comfortable to dress however they would want to.”

9. Too much socializing.

“Taking a social time-out without having to smoke or occupy the bathroom.

My work day is 6-8 hours, its an open plan office, lunch is social, and I have at least an hour commute per day.

Thats at least twice my maximum social energy per day.”

10. A popular one.

“4-day work weeks.

We need a 32-hour work week with no pay cut.

I think productivity would stay the same.”

11. Sleep schedules.

“Being awake late at night and sleeping all morning.

I’ve been like this since I a kid. Circadian rhythm is just backwards. Can’t fall asleep before 3.

I wish people didn’t treat me like I’m lazy or something. I’m a pretty productive guy. I just get my work done while you are all asleep.”

12. You look great!

“Complimenting other men.

Sometimes, I just wanna tell a dude that his tie looks awesome.”

13. Hmmm…

“I wish that people would stop conflating women not wearing makeup with being “unprofessional.”

I worked in a place where a girl was told she looked unprofessional when she didn’t wear makeup.

Yikes.”

Okay, now it’s your turn!

In the comments, tell us what things you’d like to make socially acceptable.

We can’t wait to hear from you, friends!

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March 16, 2021

What Are Free and Low-Cost Resources College Students Should Know About? People Filled Us In!

No doubt about it, if you go to college, money is always tight…and that’s a huge understatement for a lot of folks out there.

So, every college student should be well aware of everything single thing that they can take advantage of while they’re studying hard and trying to get through school.

People on AskReddit were nice enough to share free and low-cost resources they think college students should know about.

1. You need to relax.

“Spotify Premium, Hulu, and Showtime for $5/month total with a student email address.

Works for grad school students too.

Not helpful with productivity, but very helpful for sanity.”

2. Study up!

“Paul’s Online Math Notes for calculus.

It’s filled with examples and decent, down to earth explanations that don’t confuse the sh*t outta you.”

3. The good ol’ library.

“Use the library for everything you can: textbooks, movies, games, music, printing, quiet study space, tutoring, etc.

Librarians love to help and you might be surprised what they can lend out to you.

I borrowed a telescope last week!”

4. Try it out.

“Google Scholar.

Great free google search engine that gives credible articles to use in research papers and show you how to properly cite them.”

5. Pro tip.

“Pay attention to events calendars.

Most college events have free food.

This may be different for this semester, but don’t underestimate it down the road.”

6. You gotta eat!

“BudgetBytes.com

Cheap meals that are healthier and tastier than ramen and Kraft dinners.”

7. Lots of software.

“You probably get access to a lot of software for no added cost.

This is how I got Windows for my pc.

It’s very worth checking out, a lot of times schools offer a free subscription of Windows, Office365, virus protection that’s not McAfee, and some Adobe products.”

8. I didn’t know about this.

“If you are a starving student, and there’s a Sikh temple in your area, they do something called a Langer.

It’s basically food they serve to the community and it’s legitimately good. They usually will ask you to volunteer or do some kitchen work in exchange. Me and a group of 4 college students would attend regularly, and the food was great.

I was broke and had to pay my way through college with zero support. I had a friend that told me about the Langer, but I was worried they would push the religion on me. Didn’t happen at all. I was nervous just showing up, but they were some of the kindest people I’ve ever met with zero judgement.

I’m not religious, but Sikh people restored my faith in humanity.”

9. You never know.

“Go to the awards office at your school and talk to someone and find out if you qualify for anything.

You’d be surprised how many bursaries and similar go unclaimed each year. As a student every little bit helps, and you never know what you’ll qualify for until you go and ask.

Some are based on grades sure, but many are based on need or your background or circumstances, and the occasional one is just first person to sign up with a pulse.

Seriously it’s worth the hour it takes for you to go visit in person and talk to a real person who can guide you through. Or maybe you can do all that sh*t online now.

But take the time, it could be free money to you and free you up to concentrate on your studies.”

10. Interesting.

“Clep testing.

It’s a program that allows you to take a single test rather than an entire class for credit. It’s only for some general academic courses, and each college has its guidelines on how they apply to credits.

That said, taking advantage of them can reduce the time and money required to earn your degree.”

11. Search high and low.

“Never buy/rent your textbooks from the college bookstore unless you can’t find them anywhere else online.

Seriously, bookstores overprice the sh*t out of your books and you will save a lot of money getting them from Amazon, Chegg, Ebay, etc instead.”

12. The data suggests…

“Data suggests that the number one reason students go to college is for better job prospects once they graduate.

Because of this, remember that to a recruiter or HR department, college is more than just your academics. It is about all of your experiences: class projects, personal projects, getting involved on campus through student orgs, student worker positions, volunteering, internships, etc.

This means you should make use of your school’s Career Center well before spring semester of your senior year so that you can learn how to talk about yourself professionally: through a resume, cover letter, interviews, networking. Learning the basics earlier and working on them each year as you look to secure internships will make you a really successful candidate once it comes time to find a full time job.

As some of the other comments have mentioned, your student fees pay for resources you have access to through the Career Center, so take advantage of them!”

13. Use it or lose it.

“While not technically free, you probably pay a bunch of student fees for access to the gym, pool, free/reduced cost public transportation etc.

Understand what things your student fees cover and take advantage of them.”

Do you know of any good resources that college students should take advantage of?

If so, please tell us about them in the comments.

Thanks in advance!

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March 11, 2021

Awkward Tweets That Are the Ultimate in Tone-Deaf Cringe

There’s a lot of cringe on Twitter. Like, A TON.

But some of it transcends the usual cringe. Some of it skyrockets into “I think maybe we should call someone” levels of cringe, or even the dreaded “I’m pretty sure you’re trolling but even if you are what would possess you to want to troll in this way?” level of cringe.

It’s a lot to deal with. It’s not for the weak of mind. It’s something that you really have to steel yourself for. That said, prepare to steel away, because we’ve got a collection of Twitter cringe that might exceed all previous known levels of the phenomenon.

(Except where they involve public figures, all identities have been masked in order to protect…I dunno, all of us, I guess.)