I use headphones when I'm alone at home, too. Audio quality is just better. I only use my (cheap) speakers when I'm cleaning.

And be kind to more kinds of people.

Domestic cats should also not be allowed to roam outside and kill wildlife indiscriminately. We're not just talking small numbers here but *billions* of creatures and decimating wild populations that are already under pressure.

Or singer or actor or anyone who doesn’t even know who you are. In fact your personality should not revolve around any other person than yourself.

I tried all my life to be relevant enough to be treated respectfully by my sister, it just piled on layers upon layers of hurt. I have had to cut her loose at the age of 57 to her 61. Finally realised you can't teach an old dog new tricks. She was never gonna change no matter how many times I bailed her out of a bad situation she would be nice while she needed me and then revert to putting me down when she no longer did. Final straw was when her own daughters told me not to let her do what she was doing and that they actively avoid her because she is a narcissist and says evil things even about them.

But strangely nowhere near as tasty with BBQ sauce.

Don't drop it in the first place.

'There are no stupid questions.'

Those who claim to be 'brutally honest' are more interested in being brutal than in being honest.

This! You don't learn basic skills via osmosis; you are supposed to be TAUGHT those skills. Stop trying to turn children into miniature adults. For crying out loud, let them be KIDS.

It's also NOT hypocritical to change stance on something when you become better informed. It's a learning experience.

This absolutely. I have a reputation at work for getting things done that others can’t. When asked how I know how to do obscure things my answer is always I ask questions. I don’t pretend to know things. I hate when I ask someone something and instead of explaining they don’t know they try to make something up. I’m knowledgeable enough that it’s transparent and it’s counterproductive. I always answer, “let me find out.” Or person X is very knowledgeable about that device. If I’m speculating I make that clear.

I've gone from the stage where I could answer most of the questions my kids asked to having to tell them I don't know and that they should Google it. It hurts a little. I want to be able to help and support them even if it is to find the best recipe for guacamole.

I love that there are many things I don't know still. If I knew everything, it would be a very boring life. "I don't know" is a perfectly good answer to a question. It puts you on the path of knowledge, discovery and understanding.

if however you still don't know despite being told several times and refusing to look it up on a simpletons userguide, don't say so.

One of the many lessons i learned in the navy while qualifying submarine warfare and my watchstations is that if you don't know something, the best thing to say is "i don't know but i will find out and get back to you" not only going to look up the info helps you but it ensures you get back to the person with the info too (in case they don't know the answer either but also to make sure you can provide them with an answer to see if the info you or they have matches up)

This has always been my motto, but have been constantly coached at work never to say or admit it.

Or more to the point, you don't have to TELL people your opinions.

Taco Bell puts the "meat", then the lettuce, then the cheese. Just why?

You also don't have to monetize your hobbies. I hate being told "oh you're so good at X! You should set up an Etsy/sell them!"

I am actually counting those sentences I wasn't able to finish because of an interruption of someone else. On a daily basis I talk to three, maybe four people. Sometimes I count to seven.

This applies to riding motorcycles too.

Starter dessert, main dessert and dessert dessert. Thanks for the tip.

I remember the night sky from Europe in the 1980's, I could see so much more - luckily, the knowledge about light pollution is spreading and people/cities are taking steps against it. In more recent years, I went to the Karoo desert and the Pacific Ocean, and both had amazing night skies.

I want to, as do most people. Unfortunately we cannot afford it.

We adopted a puppy and found out my wife was pregnant 2 weeks later. Son and doggo are bff.

Turn your fsking toilet paper the right way round, you monster!

I prefer to shoot for contentment, happiness is much more fleeting.

My friends should read this...

...Don't fall in love w. someones Potential!! It may NEVER be what you can see!!

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Sometimes laziness is not the reason?! So many reasons why not moving. Using the word lazy just stigmatises it even more?

Having anxiety disorders makes it so that every instinct feels tens times heightened than needed, hard to trust myself sometimes because of that 😅

I get where this is coming from but I have a friend who is a hard worker. He doesn't make much money but he doesn't really have the capacity. He's got a kid. He's on assistance. I like to imagine my tax money goes to him. Poor people shouldn't be banned from having children.

Read a book, i got some funny looks because i was reading a book on the luas instead of on my phone and an older man sat across from me and took out his book and smiled at me and said, i was scared people would think im old for reading an actual book these days

100%. Always have a plan b. Got me through life so far.

Also: don't vote for someone JUST because they're in a specific party alignment you identify with. I've voted for democrats, republicans, independents, all of the above. Please educate yourself BEFORE voting.

And look up at the clouds. The clouds are beautiful.

Ah,the infinite wisdom of Chas and Dave.

There's a name for couples who use the withdrawal method: parents.

A stitch in time saves nine, as English-speaking grandmothers everywhere have said for centuries.

Your kids shouldn't have to get the unconditional love and encouragement they need from teachers, friends' parents, and other family members.

Adults don't have all the answers just because they're older.

Are you saying not everyone likes me? I knew my mom was full of it!

It's like people are trying to convince themselves

Take weekend trips when you can. Just getting away for a couple of days is an excellent way to enjoy life. You don't have to spend a lot of money either. Heck, I go 3 hours away from home in any direction to another city (not even another state) and I feel like I've been on vacation. It's glorious.

Unless you're hanging over the edge of a cliff and the thing you're holding onto is a rope

But it's also never too late to start, or to get back into it if you've let it slide due to having a difficult time!

Marriage is overrated, I have been with my partner for 12 years, bought a house and had 2 kids, but can’t be bothered to get married.

Hmm... I'm not sure I agree with this one. It's going to really depend on what the misunderstanding is about. Misunderstandings can be hell on relationships, personal, romantic and professional. I think if something is important, then it's absolutely important that you're not misunderstood. And the whole, "if you're a genuine good person, it won't matter anwyay"... NOPE! Imagine your boss thinks you've said something racist, or that you insulted a customer or similar, you won't magically keep your job because you're a "good person", you need to clear up that misunderstanding asap.

It also can mean it. I'm old, there are some sharp kids out there that work hard

All other media, too. Long ago I read some arrant nonsense in a newspaper about à subject I knew really well, and I realized they must write à lot of bullsh*t about all the other subjects, as well.

Therapy is NEVER a bad idea!! EVERYONE has something to learn about themselves!

...also lung cancer.

Why does this sound manipulative?