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What Are Socially Acceptable Things That Really Shouldn’t Be? Here’s What People Said.

It’s funny what society tells us is acceptable and what isn’t, don’t you think?

I see some things that people do that the majority of folks view as totally normal and I think they’re whack as hell.

And then I’ll see something that I think is ludicrous or even dangerous that isn’t frowned upon one little bit.

Life sure is weird…

Folks on AskReddit talked about things that are socially acceptable but really shouldn’t be.

1. Enough of that.

“Going to work sick some how makes you a team player……”

2. Loyalty?

“Company loyalty. It’s completely fine and expected for the employee to be loyal to the company.

But it’s also acceptable for the company to fire someone who’s been loyal to them for years without even giving them an explanation.”

3. Not cool.

“Being asked to work off the clock.

Checking work emails and texts at home is work and should be paid.”

4. That’s just weird.

“Touching pregnant women’s baby bumps is apparently socially acceptable… it should not be.”

5. Where are my breaks?

“I work retail, so this should be familiar.

In a convenience store you don’t get breaks per se because of the nature of the business, especially if you are the only employee in the store at a given time.

I am a non-smoker. Guess how many smoke breaks I get, let alone a “regular” break? That’s right: zero. If a smoker needs a “smoke break” guess who has to cover that break? Yup, me.

If you aren’t sure where I am that’s OK, I’m in the US. Breaks for an addiction is fine apparently, but God forbid you need a quick 5 minute break to destress due to stupid people.”

6. Doesn’t work for everyone.

“The definition of a successful career being related to income rather than job satisfaction.”

7. Amen!

“The entire concept of the paparazzi.”

8. So annoying.

“Bringing a small child to an R rated movie.

If it’s not appropriate, then don’t go if you can’t find a sitter. If I’m watching a horror or comedy flick with an R rating in theaters, I shouldn’t be able to hear chattering and crying 5-year-olds.”

9. Just don’t say anything.

“Telling people “oh you’re so quiet” when you are the one obviously uncomfortable with their quietness.”

10. Kinda weird.

“That dads are “babysitting” their kids.

Not only is it often rude to the father, but it is also perpetuating this idea that the mom has to be the main caretaker of kids and makes it so that dads are in the right when they are basically babysitting their own kids because mom is busy.”

11. All work, no play.

“The fact that life revolves around work.

You work 8 hours a day, 5 times a week to do something you enjoy for a few hours per weekend.”

12. Enough of that!

“Older family members constantly asking and pressuring younger people to get married and have kids already.”

13. I agree 100%.

“Wine mom culture.

The idea that it’s fun and quirky for a mom to need to drink excessively to deal with her kids and husband.

No it’s not okay to drink a half a bottle of wine before noon.”

What do you think is socially acceptable but really shouldn’t be?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know.

Thanks a lot!

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People Share Things That Are Socially Acceptable but Really Shouldn’t Be

It’s kind of weird what some people think is socially acceptable and what isn’t?

For instance, some people really and truly believe that smoking marijuana is about the worst thing a person can do, but getting black-out drunk and causing all kinds of trouble is no big deal.

I don’t really partake in either, but I can say that I’ve never seen any of my friends or even random folks do anything destructive or violent after they smoked a little weed…but it still has that stigma around it for some folks.

What is socially acceptable but really shouldn’t be?

Here’s what folks on AskReddit had to say about this.

1. Way too much alcohol.

“When I was in college I realized at one point that the amount I was drinking was really quite unhealthy.

I thought it was normal cause it’s college and it’s fun and that’s what people do, but looking back I cringe at what I was probably going to my liver.

I’m glad I had fun in college though, and I certainly didn’t go as hard as some people, but we definitely are more okay with heavy drinking as a society then we should be.”

2. Ummm…never?

“Asking people when they’re going to have children.

It’s such an invasive question, and one that has many potentially awkward answers.”

3. Stop asking me that.

“Telling someone to smile.

Thanks to this pandemic I don’t feel forced to please people anymore.”

4. Such a lame excuse.

“Getting bullied in school because “boys will be boys”.

That isn’t a general quote btw, that is what my principal said to my dad when we all had a meeting because I was being bullied a lot.”

5. Put it down for a while.

“Looking at your phone while on a date, or out with friends at a restaurant.

It makes me feel like I’m competing with their phone for their attention.

Phone wins 95% of the time.”

6. Drives me INSANE.

“Using your phone on speaker in a public setting.

Like a bus or in a crowded room.”

7. Disrespectful.

“Throwing cigarette butts everywhere.

I know, you would not think that it is socially acceptable. But everywhere you go there are cigarette butts everywhere. And people tossing them out of cars.

I don’t get it and it’s so disrespectful and stupid.”

8. Maybe it’s time to change?

“The tips system for food services.

Just pay your d*mn employees, don’t make us have the guilt of paying your employees so they can live, Barbara.”

9. Very rude.

“Openly commenting on a persons weight with an entitled attitude to tell them what they need to do with their body.

I’ve been naturally and happily slender my entire life, however brought up in a culture where bigger is beautiful, and I’ve never once asked for anyone’s advice or comments regarding my body.

It would be nice for people to focus on themselves and have more educated conversations.”

10. Pretty odd.

“Gender reveal parties.

I think they’re stupid, unnecessary, and a big ego boost for the people throwing it.

I miss the old days where you can just ask someone what the gender of the baby is as opposed to having to wait for months for some “unique” way to pop pink or blue confetti.”

11. Sit there and take it.

“Not being able to stand up to rude customers just because the company is afraid to lose business.

I understand that it’s one thing to be rude to a customer, but you should be able to verbally defend yourself against rude customers.

Establishments just expect you sit there and accept the disrespect as if people can’t be affected by words.”

12. For the love of God.

“Going on “missionary” trips to poor countries with your church group to take pictures and come home to give seminars and speeches to your group about how you’re “doing God’s work.””

13. Bad behavior.

“Excusing bad behavior with things like:

“Boys will be boys”

“Kids will be kids”

“They’re just having fun”

What do you think about this?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know.

Thanks a lot!

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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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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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