As Voltaire, an 18th-century writer, historian, and philosopher, said in one of his most popular quotes: “Common sense is not so common.” Although the meaning behind the saying seems fairly simple, each person’s common knowledge is uniquely their own, making it less shared than we might imagine. This was perfectly illustrated in a popular Reddit … Read more
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year for many different reasons: getting together with loved ones, decorating the house, feeling cheerful. But realistically speaking, things tend to go south way more often than we’re used to. And this Reddit user u/Blatant-Honesty6055 knows it from personal experience. The woman created a … Read more
Most people who fly on airplanes are polite and respectful. However, in recent years, there has been a spike in reports of passenger misconduct. One issue that folks keep running into is that their fellow passengers feel like they’re entitled to swap seats with them. And if they don’t get what they want, they cause … Read more
With more and more people around the world adapting healthier and more mindful lifestyle choices, the vegan diet has become a choice for many in the past decade. But what happens when some people push their personal choices onto others? This story posted on r/AITA may give us some insight. It comes from a frustrated … Read more
While they’re an inevitable part of the employment process, going through job interviews is often a very painful process. There can be so much back and forth between you and a potential employer before even finding out if you’ll be hired, and it can be exhausting trying to prove why you’re a good fit for … Read more
Ah, the Great Resignation, a movement that makes companies watch their employees walk away from their jobs like there’s no tomorrow. It inspired a sharp rise in the resignation letter scenarios, leaving employers with nothing but confusion and accusatory comments about how nobody wants to work anymore. But the truth is, people do want to … Read more
One of the most hurtful things that anyone can do to their spouse is be unfaithful. Anyone who has had their partner cheat on them knows just how painful it truly is. It’s a personal decision whether someone decides to try and fix the relationship or if they decide to move on. Some people decide … Read more
Admit it. Internet drama is very likely a guilty pleasure of yours. Let me be the first to say that it’s OK and we accept you wholeheartedly because we’re not so different. C’mon, who doesn’t like to see a public spat? There’s something magically taboo about that we often don’t see in public and that’s … Read more
Whether or not you change your name after getting married is a personal decision. Some folks love the idea of taking their spouse’s surname. Others join both last names with a handy hyphen. Still, others want to keep their old name because it’s a core part of their identity, and they’re attached to it. But … Read more
Times change. Trends come and go. But what stays fairly consistent is older generations’ criticism of younger people’s behavior. However, some trends are so questionable that they draw the ire of folks no matter what generation they’re from. Redditor Imaginary_Eye3804 recently sparked an interesting discussion on the popular r/AskReddit online group. Everyone opened up about … Read more