Anyone who has had to wait in line at a customer support desk or at a particularly busy grocery store has no doubt come to the realization that there are some people who simply do not know how to accomplish basic tasks. As a result, they will start to ask employees for help, but, more … Read more
Some things we just cannot forget. Like harsh words from the people we want to impress most—our parents. On May 3rd, assistant professor at Stockton University Emily Van Duyne tweeted a question: “Does anyone else ever remember a cruel thing your parent said to you [and] it takes the wind out of you? Even if … Read more
Growing up without parents is extremely difficult. It affects a person’s whole life, mental health, connections with other people and values. Thus having somebody who takes care of them, makes them feel loved and safe is one of the most important aspects in life. Also, probably most of us can agree that we are always … Read more
Infidelity can be a pretty open-ended term. But whether we’re talking about a one-night stand, sexting, flirting, or a secret lunch with a colleague, it basically boils down to sexual or emotional activity outside the agreed-upon boundaries of a relationship. To better understand the lengths people go to in order to satisfy their desires, Reddit … Read more
Many of us have had moments where our unsettling gut feelings eerily turned out to be dead-on. It reinforces the notion that when that voice inside you tells you something, you may want to take notice. These people would know, and they were kind enough to share their “I flipping knew it” moments in this … Read more
Companies duping their customers has almost become routine, to the point where it often goes unnoticed. Limited-time offers, greenwashing, and false discounting are all used to lure in as many consumers as possible. However, the customers aren’t always saints either, fabricating lies for their benefit, which sometimes make the employees’ job impossible. Luckily, this worker … Read more
Secrets have a tendency to get out, creating a distance between people that even time can’t rectify. When father and Reddit user Kramuz and his wife learned that their son was exhibiting antisocial behavior, the couple were deeply disturbed. Especially the mother. However, as the man explained in his post on r/AITAH, he wasn’t very … Read more
Christmas is a time of giving and a season to spread holiday cheer. However, not everyone celebrates it, primarily because of religious beliefs. That then begs a rather interesting question: Can an employee who doesn’t celebrate Christmas be allowed to take time off during the holiday season? This particular issue arose at a workplace when … Read more
Office drama can be sparked by the silliest things: amissing stapler, cubicle decor, and that timeless classic, theft of food from the office fridge. When it comes to that last one, apart from labeling your stuff with warnings to potential thieves, there’s not a lot you can do other than perhaps complain to HR. One … Read more
When you’re dating someone, there is often a moment when things click. A moment of realization of just how much you like the person, or maybe even love them, and just how easily you can imagine a future with them. Right there—that’s when you truly know that they’re your person. As monumental as such a … Read more