Category: Social GPS

Looking at the comb or shower drain cap can be unsettling to see a strand of hair. Not only can this clog your pipes, but […]

If you associate bullies with playgrounds and elementary school, that means you probably haven’t encountered one as an adult. Unfortunately, some people never stop being […]

It’s not easy to bring a relationship back into balance after a serious fight. Even if you and your partner come to an agreement, a […]

Unless you live in a fairly remote area, chances are that you heard at least some noise from your neighbors, be it loud music, working […]

In a recent interview, Dolly Parton found herself answering a question that has been asked countless times over the decades: Why doesn’t she have children? […]

At this point, you’ve probably read about the detrimental effects of the doom scrolling habit on your mental health (if you couldn’t already tell from […]

For those of us who are not prone to conflict, it may seem easier to avoid or ignore situations of harassment or discrimination in the […]

Congratulations, you are about to smoke a cigar. Maybe you have a reason to celebrate, or maybe you want to be like Scrooge McDuck and […]

As much as I want everyone in my life to tell only the truth, it’s a given that, at least sometimes, someone I know will […]

Dialing the phone number of someone you are interested in seems like a big win, and it is. But this is also just the beginning. […]

The first days of meeting a new person can be wonderful. You will get to know someone better, learn all their quirks and figure out […]

If you’ve had difficulty growing and maintaining a shiny beard, the last thing you want is to have your gorgeous facial hair shaded by white […]

To get people to buy products like deodorant and mouthwash, advertisers first had to convince us that we all smell bad. It worked, and it’s […]

Ordering or picking up dinner? Google Maps has been updated with two search filters that highlight nearby delivery and takeout options. The new search options […]

I envy the dog people. You can meet a dog simply by walking up to it on the street. The typical dog trusts you immediately. […]

Many of us interact with others based on “what do I hope to get from this experience?” At work, we go to meetings hoping we […]

Many persuasion tips assume relatively similar strength dynamics. But sometimes you need to convince someone at a higher level in the hierarchy: your boss, his […]

Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. I work on the ground floor for business development. May I give you some ideas for lunch? Ellie McLean, […]

I am a quiet person. I and my classmates always a bad thing to ask questions to the teacher or recognize that we have questions. […]

If someone asks you a question on the Internet or in text, don’t say “OK”. or yes”. You can use “of course” or “yes” without […]

“I fucking hate people who don’t know the difference between reason and excuse,” says redditor editor raspberrykoolaid , referring to those disgusting people who cannot […]

As soon as you’re about to fall asleep and fall into blissful unconsciousness, you are amazed at the moment when you said or did something […]

Have you ever tried to solve a friend’s problem when he really wanted to speak out and sympathize? Have you ever asked for advice and […]

Every now and then, some asshole (and sometimes an asshole) gets rejected online by romantic prospects, goes crazy over the text, and then goes viral […]

When someone just doesn’t shut their mouths, sometimes just interrupting is the only way to say a word – when that fails, honesty also works. […]

During a typical interview, you can usually expect to answer familiar questions such as “What are your strengths?” or “ Why exactly do you want […]

If you are the type of person who has difficulty making small talk , then you probably also cannot decide how to end the conversation; […]

One day I went to a party alone, before any of my friends got there. Instead of socializing, I hid in the bathroom to kill […]

Last week we discussed how to handle difficult job interviews and how to answer correctly : “ Why exactly do you want to work here? […]

Receiving a gift is always an inconvenient exchange, especially when the giver, be it your mom or a colleague from the office, makes it clear […]

Like button messed up the internet. Social media and comment sections have taught us to express negative feelings with words and positive ones with likes. […]

So, you went through a long interview with no mistakes. But just before you can confidently walk out the door, the hiring manager will ask […]

The pauses were excruciating. My parents and I stared across the room at my chemistry teacher and his wife. We smiled with northern white Protestant […]

We recently wrote about how to disagree about politics without friendship – but what if you really want to avoid the conversation altogether? You might […]

The Board Game Group is an odd social engagement that sits halfway between “project” and “just hangout.” Some groups are casual about things and players […]

If you’re at a certain age, you probably remember how fun it was to walk around the mall with your friends. Your shopping trips today […]

We all know someone who, when telling a story, tends to chatter endlessly . Sometimes it’s because they are ventilating and they just need an […]

We all know at least one chronic complainer: someone who genuinely believes the world is trying to get them and feels the need to voice […]

Charisma is one of those things that people think you’re born with, but that’s not always the case. Regardless of your personality type, it is […]

The best thing you can say to your friend is “Fuck you!” Not when you’re really angry, but when you’re playing the fool, and they […]