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Very few people in the world could be called outright evil. However, plenty are narcissistic, entitled, impolite, and enjoy bullying others. Unfortunately, trashy people are a part of life. Whether you call them out on their behavior or ignore their antics to protect your nerves, you can’t deny that everyone would benefit if they were more compassionate.

The r/AskReddit online community banded together to share their thoughts on the not-so-subtle signs that someone’s most likely a trashy individual. They called out folks for a wide range of nasty behaviors. Littering, awful parking skills, and not returning grocery carts are just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll down and don’t forget to meditate for a spell if you feel your blood pressure start to rise.

#1

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet If they mistreat animals. There's just no excuse for it.

Cat-guy64 , Lisa Fotios Report

#2

They dump animals when they become inconvenient. I have no respect for these people.

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#3

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Just casually litters.

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Jen Samara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If trashy people throw trash onto the ground, aren't they just throwing themselves away?

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Small actions have large impacts over time. Especially on a large scale. A society that prioritizes cleanliness and educates its citizens to properly dispose of their litter is going to be tidier than one that doesn’t enforce any standards. 

One 2020 study, conducted by Keep America Beautiful, found that there are 50 billion pieces of litter along the roadways and waterways in the United States. The upside? There’s been a 54% decrease in litter along American roadways in the past decade. This might mean that society as a whole has been developing a more responsible outlook toward (not) littering.

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#4

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Speaker phone in public.

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Sky Render
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some jerk was doing that in a movie theater the other day. I think we all flipped the guy off for it.

Alexandra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once, when someone was holding a particularly loud conversation with someone on her phone, I started to take part in that conversation. It had the desired effect: the person got up and left to have her conversation with no other people present, leaving me to enjoy some peace and quiet in the park.

pinkpie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to work at a pharmacy and had to tell people to shut off speakerphone because it is a risk to other people’s privacy. It was an awkward conversation every time.

Losstar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is so annoying and like you dont want strangers overhearing your conversation

María Hermida
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently some people do not care, or do not know the meaning of the word "private", because I've heard *really* private conversations in public places. The funny thing is, I live in a town where mostly everybody knows mostly everybody else, so... Once I overheard this cheap girl talking about her married boyfriend, and giving so many details I knew who she was talking about. She was trashing the wife and kids, too, so obviously *he* told her all those horrible things about his wife. He is bastard, and the wife is one of my best friends. They divorced soon after, and I'm proud to admit it was "my fault".

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Dolevaal
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same goes for music or videos on speakers in trams. Most people do it quiet atleast but still . I dont wanna listen to your b******t just bc YOU think its great.

CG
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tend to overhear people like this even when I've got headphones in. They have no sense of respect for other people.

Amelia Honeychurch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don’t invade my personal space with (what should be) your private conversations

A Happy Doggo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's so important, use headphones. Or just text. Or just hold it up to your ear like everyone else.

María Hermida
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Solution: play "The ride of the Walkyries", the most aggressive piece of music I can think of, in your mobile, very loud, like I do. If I have to put up with your noise, you have to put up with mine.

Eliyahu Rooff
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but I have a profound hearing loss and have to use the speaker to hear the phone if I don't have my hearing aids in.

Erica Cochrane
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as a coffee shop workers, i experience this on a daily basis and it drives me mad. sometimes i have to ask people if they could turn the volume down or take it outside as it's disturbing other customers (And me XD ) and it's 50/50 if the person apologises and listens or screams at me. once on a very crowded train, this woman called her friend, put her on speakerphone. the woman on the other end obviously didn't know she was on speaker, and was divulging the details of her husbands affair and their ensuing divorce to everyone on the train. someone tried to asked her to turn it down and the woman just waved her off, annoyed. i felt so bad for the lady on the other end of the call :S

BJ Hage
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really have an unhealthy level of anger about ppl who do this

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One of my neighbours does it and it’s sooooooooooo annoying. Like YOU DONT HAVE TO USE LOUD SPEAKER WHEN YOU CALL SOMEONE AND WALK AROUND THE PLAYGROUND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET! JUST BECAUSE ITS IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE THAT PROBABLY NOBODY ELSE IN THE STREET KNOWS DOESNT MEAN YOUVE GOT TO SHOUT. That you for reading my rant. Oops i forgot to add this: my friend has loudspeaker IN A LIBRARY AND TALKS LOUDLY IN A LINRARY WITH HER PARENTS. LIKE-

Ian Reynolds
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to tell my nurse mother, to turn off speaker phone in a hospital, I couldn't believe she did that.

tee-lena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This little comment section is completely ableist. A good bit of us have NO choice as we have varying levels of hearing loss. I will not say what I think of you all cuz I'd get banned.

ॐBoyGanesh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walking down 5th Avenue at 5PM, not a big deal. Inside a space or where people are more stationary and/or can’t escape the conversation, trashy.

Skp2MyLou
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When ever someone in my orbit makes a speakerphone call and it's annoying me, I start taking part in the conversation, whether I know them or not.

Jennifer Winslow
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just talking loud in public especially in a office waiting on doc etc rude rude

Erick L.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just go somewhere else when you're on the phone. Nobody want to know your life.

TheBlueBitterfly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the trashy people on video call as they come in my store. 😐 I can't even wrap my head around it.

LandAhoy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I don't have my headphones with me, I have to use the speakerphone otherwise I cannot hear. I'm not even hard of hearing, the regular option is just far too quiet, especially when outside. Even if it wasn't too quiet, I'd still need to use it for any conversion over a minute long otherwise my arm would ache holding it to my ear. And if my arm didn't ache, I'd still need to use speakerphone for when I'm busy using my phone for something else ie. Maps when I'm out and about or looking up something important. Please don't judge those of us who require the speakerphone for whatever reason.

Terran
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are blasting your conversation full volume next to me in the tram, I will judge you heavily and I will be quite content being called ableist for it.

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Jazmin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one wants to hear your business or quite frankly cares about it.

longlivethequeen554
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG! I freaking hate people who do this! Why do you think everyone wants to hear your damn conversation? Just no!

jdtimid123
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk, depends on the actual place. It's not that different from them just talking on their phone, you just get the other side of the conversation. If you shouldn't be talking on the phone at all, then yeah, being on speakerphone isn't good either lol. Now, playing your music on speaker while walking around, that's a different story.

Potato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It actually is different, because they always talk louder than normal. Some straight up yell into the phone like they've never used a muggle device.

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Duane Wright
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hate hate hate when people do this. I travel frequently for work and see this all the time in the airport. Often it's someone trying to show others just how important they are.

TotallyNOTAFox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see that as invitation to take part, since they make it a public conversation

Ann-Marie Bentley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They could be hard of hearing. When I'm struggling to hear someone and it can't be a call back I usually have to put it on loud speaker if I can't hear the caller. Lots of profoundly deaf and hard of hearing people have to.

Petra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then carry some headphones with you. It's not okay to turn your problem everyone else's problem.

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#5

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Not picking up after their dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#6

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet How they treat service workers or employees around them.

If someone is mean and disrespectful to someone just trying to do their job, that's a red flag for an insufferable a*****e.

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Kindness is both a habit and a part of being human. People are hardwired to want to help each other. At the same time, we also have the instinct for survival and selfishness. So these two different instincts are constantly at odds within ourselves. What wins out will depend on your upbringing, values, and the specific situation you’re in.

Barring literal sociopathy, being more altruistic is something that nearly everyone can learn, given enough patience and effort. But change has to start with the person in question. They have to realize that their behavior, as things currently stand, is having a thoroughly negative impact on the people around them—not just strangers, but also their family and friends.

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#7

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Taking up 2 parking spaces

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#8

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet They don't wash their hands after using the bathroom, *especially* after number 2

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#9

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Make fun of others who have less.

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People who grew up in neglectful or stressful environments might be focused more on survival and don’t feel like they have the luxury of altruism. Meanwhile, someone who’s been spoiled most of their life might assume that there will always be someone to pick up after them. Through practice, however, everyone can become more aware of their faults and slowly change for the better. One small act of kindness after another small act of kindness.

You can start with something very small, like throwing out your trash in a garbage bin, instead of letting it flutter down on the pavement as usual. Try smiling more at the people you meet, say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye.’ Thank them if they’ve brought you your lunch, scanned your items at the shop, or opened a door for you. These might seem like insignificant things, but they quickly add up and create an entirely new attitude. In short—you’re showing that you’re aware of the people around you and that you’re grateful for them.

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#10

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet People who make fun of somebody poor/struggling. Hurts my soul so much when they don't even know your going through the same stuff or once we're. Be humble, not everybody has it as good as you.

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Don Adams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always keep in mind the a*s you kick on the way up may very well be the a*s you have to kiss on the way down.

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#12

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Throws garbage somewhere in nature instead of throwing it into a trash can like a civilized person should.

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Sleepy ferret She/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once went to a nature conversation area with my mom and someone had dumped bags and bags of trash out like it was a dump. It’s extremely disrespectful to nature.

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If you’re struggling with empathy for others or facing your own flaws, you may want to consider taking up meditation or going to therapy. Meanwhile, if you’re constantly stressed out and lashing out at others, it might be time to make some major lifestyle changes.

You might not actually be a jerk, but a poor diet, too much caffeine, chronic exhaustion, constant overtime, and the stress of your job may be bringing out the worst in you if you’re constantly on edge. As with kindness, these lifestyle changes are best tackled step by step, until you become the person you truly want to be.

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#13

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet When they don’t buy their kid window sits on a plane and expect you to give up the window seat you payed for

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Minnie Not Mouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even as a current teen, I would never be so entitiled to ask for someones seat they paid for.

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#14

Makes fun or shame other for something they cannot control or simply by their looks

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#15

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet People who throw violent tantrums at fast food employees over chicken nuggets

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Sue User
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont agree with violent tantrums. What confuses my is if i walk in and take a hamburger, that is stealing and the cops will arrest you. But if i pay for food and dont get it , the cops consider it a civil matter.

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#16

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Wearing one of those run on sentence Facebook T-shirts about how 'this pistol packing Christian Aquarius Momma will butt f**k your dog if you mess with the Bible, babies or her truck'

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Breadcrumb.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Mama bear" it was cute at first. But now the term is drowned in a toxic radioactive barrel of insecurities between gender norms and parenting advice.

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#17

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Doesn’t return the grocery cart.

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have to at Tesco as to get a trolly, you have to put a coin in to release the lock. You get the coin back when you return the trolly

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35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Bragging about how rich they are.

Bragging about how smart they are.

Bragging about their conquests.

Bragging about committing sexual assault.

Not paying people who work for them.

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#19

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Theyre pregnant and still havent gotten their first kid back from grandma.

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#20

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Leaves trash on table at fast food restaurants

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait til you're bussing a table and find a dirty diaper AT THE TABLE. Yeah, they changed the baby at the table. Saw it a few times working front of house.

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#21

Calling racism/homophobia/etc an "opinion."

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#22

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Chewing with the mouth open

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#23

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Any Parent that trashes their kid in public, be it belittling, smacking/pushing them down etc. Pure scum!

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Michael Largey
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Add parents who do nothing to check their children's behavior in public places.

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#24

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Trash, usually. My neighbours moved in 18 months ago, since they arrived their garbage has been spilling out onto the street, their front yard filled with an ever growing collection of abandoned kitchen appliances. They throw their regular trash into my recycling bin, loudly at 2am, laughing while they do so and dump their furniture out on the street in front of mine and other people's yards, again loudly and whilst laughing at 2am. They seem to add nothing to the world but noise, antisocial behaviour and garbage.

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#25

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Smokes while pregnant.

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Ropre
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I smoked for a long time and when my husband and I decided to try and have a baby I quit smoking right away. I didn't want to be pregnant and struggling not to smoke. It took me 6 months to get pregnant and by that time I had quit smoking for 6 months.

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#27

F*****g fat toddler running around screaming in Wal Mart wearing nothing but diapers or tighty whities with chocolate smeared all over their face.

Source: from Palmdale, CA.

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#28

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet First response to anything negative is physical violence.

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#29

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet I was recently on vacation in New Orleans and this woman who was staying at our hotel was telling a story to her adult daughter and (I assume) another family member about her very active sex life. The entire pool area could hear it. She went into detail that she and her husband were so intimate that he would shave her a**l area.

So that.

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#30

Getting in fights in public places. This just screams Trashy people

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René Sauer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hm, depends? Full on fistfights? I agree. But verbal fights/arguments? Eh, sometimes you just can´t wait until home.

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#31

Sending your kids off to school smelling like a blunt cause you hot boxed him in the car on the way to school.

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jaysko
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have kids & am also an avid weed smoker but oh my good lord..this actually is a thing??? That's terrible

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#33

35 Things That Only Trashy People Do, According To The Internet Swearing at kids

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KnightOwl
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is definitely a cultural thing, Americans especially seem very funny about swearing and get very offended. Swearing is totally normal where I'm from, everyone swears a lot (not necessarily swearing 'at' kids but just swearing in general.) Most parents I know don't mind if their kids swear as long as it's in the right context and not aimed at anyone. (Eg. Saying the f word after stubbing their toe is fine, telling someone to f*** off is not OK.) The only people who ever get offended by swearing here in Scotland are old ladies and Karens)

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#34

“How would you like to own your own business?”

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