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Ah, the joys of being an awkward human being. The constant overthinking, the creeping, ever-present feeling that you've done something wrong even though you didn't—the majority of us know these feelings all too well. No wonder threads like this are trending on various social media platforms. Both Reddit and Twitter users have been sharing what makes them feel like criminals even though they're not doing anything illegal. The list includes such gems as calling in sick when you're *actually* sick or asking someone to return your money that they borrowed. It all feels so. damn. illegal. Why, you may ask? Well, let's leave that question for psychologists to answer because our task is to deliver the most relatable answers to the question what feels illegal but isn't? Scroll down below to read 45 answers that people have shared and don't forget to leave votes for the ones that you find the most relatable! Even more so, if you feel like it, comment down below what makes *you* feel like a perfect criminal even though we know you're a perfect, law-abiding citizen!

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Prince Maroochy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish BP wasn't so political. All politics do is make everyone angry and spark heated argument and it's all so dumb... can't we just agree to disagree and get along?

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Logan Scaggs
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Literally! Every time I leave a gas station or store without buying anything I always freak out thinking that something magically showed up in my pocket and the alarm is gonna go off

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Elin Sandman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh hell yes! Or going into a clothes shop wearing an item from the same store. "I haven't stolen it!"

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Joanna
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a rad tech, I had the same reaction the first time I saw someone use a dewalt power tool in the OR

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Emperor Kitten
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right!? It's like, "no, I need an adult to come supervise this transaction. Wait, I'M supposed to be the adult here!?"

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Parmeisan
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister-in-law caught our cousin cheating this way... large family gathering with his wife in the room and a sexy message pops up on his phone.

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Susan Gardner
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially if they take it off the mannequin so you can try it on (jail time lol)

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Ben Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah, it’s like a test. Do they know the speed limit? Did it change and no one told you?? IS THIS A TRAP??

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Andres Tejeda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah that one is a real pain, especially when I have a longer beard and get "randomly selected" for a search.

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Josh Parker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This feeling does take a long time to go away, like I was in my 30’s and still thinking “Am I really over 18? I guess I am” every time I clicked it. At this point I’m in my 40’s and don’t have a moment’s hesitation. “Over 18? Yep, and wish I could shave off a few years.”

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John C
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww, c'mon. I'm still struggling to accept grammar like "That bell ain't gone ring..." via text. I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying really hard. Don't throw that at me when the user has a keyboard. I know, I'm coming off as some antiquated grammar nazi. FWIW I'm sorry, but at least meet me halfway!

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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so scary that people feel it's wrong to buy condoms. It's about public health, really.

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Emperor Kitten
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm still using my student Adobe Suite 4 years after graduating. No guilt what so ever.

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Dilly Millandry
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I don't know about other countries but in the UK, while there's no law against driving with interior lights on, if a police officer pulls you over and deems that your interior light to be a driving distraction they can ask you to turn it off or charge you with careless driving. ☹

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Snack Attact
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I go to Costco on Sunday for this exact reason!! Samples are samples enjoy them

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A human i guess
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now this is funny and relatable, and while it might not be illegal... “I DISMISS YOU NOT THE BELL!”

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