There are some rules of basic etiquette that pretty much everyone knows to follow while being a guest in someone’s home. Be respectful to your hosts, don’t bring up touchy subjects, offer to help when needed. However, some hosts have different rules or expectations when entertaining, which might not be quite as obvious. Even if […] More
People’s behavior in public can be a problem. Not everyone seems to respect space and boundaries. This can be especially problematic in places like libraries and restaurants. Some people don’t seem to have an “inside voice.” And some people don’t care if they’re being disruptive. This makes some conversations awkward. Redditor swiss913 wanted to discuss […] More
There’s a common saying: “like nails on a chalkboard.” It refers to something that people find extremely irritating or unpleasant to hear—like the grating, scratchy sound caused by fingernails scraping against a slate chalkboard. The phrase is still used to describe any sound or situation that causes a strong negative reaction, despite the elimination of […] More
Money is tight for a lot of people right now. So counting pennies and cutting costs are heavy on the minds of many, especially parents. That’s why luxuries aren’t a top priority. And expensive birthday parties can definitely be viewed as a luxury. Redditor burner92739383 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So […] More
Perhaps this goes without saying, but it seems like if two people are going to date each other, they should also… like each other. But there are definitely couples out there who do enough petty stuff against each other that this might not be so obvious, side-eyed the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) […] More
We all have certain things we like done a certain way. Even so, when we notice that others don’t follow our exact specifications, we should politely accept it and move on. Unfortunately, not everyone is so understanding and simply can’t tolerate if certain things aren’t done their way. Particularly when it comes to food. Redditor […] More
We’ve all been told to “toughen up” by our parents at least once in our lives. Sometimes, their “tough love” was justified, as we sometimes do indeed need to learn to stand up for ourselves and face our fears. Other times, however, it quite simply isn’t helpful. Not only having no positive long-term effects on […] More
Every now and then a good samaritan comes along and offers a kind gesture to a complete stranger. A Redditor was a recent recipient of this but there was one thing about the act of goodwill that left them feeling uncomfortable. When the interaction ended on a sour note, they visited the “Am I the […] More
Everyone needs practice when perfecting a profession. Actors need every opportunity to act. Writers must write. And chefs must cook. Eventually, training turns to labor. And labor… should include pay. Redditor Durantula_7 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, so naturally, he came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. He asked: […] More
Conversations about money are almost guaranteed to become uncomfortable. Particularly when being discussed between two people with significantly different incomes. Chances are both parties are bound to become insecure about the fact that they make significantly less or more than the person they’re talking with. Similarly, people for whom money is an issue might feel […] More
“Woke” became popular in the early 2010s as a term to describe someone who has “woken up” and become aware of extreme social inequalities, like sexism, racism, and homophobia. But even in 2025, there are still people who are purposefully very “anti-woke,” cringed the users of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor WokeBeans […] More
You can never be too sure what might offend someone. While sometimes we have the forethought to avoid telling crude jokes or using profane language, we still might find ourselves putting off our host, guests, or even loved ones. All because of one little thing that we didn’t even give a second thought to. A […] More
