Like nearly everything, someone’s tone can be easily misinterpreted or misunderstood. Sometimes, if the words we say might suggest we are paying a compliment, the tone we say those words in might lead people to think otherwise. Conversely, a lack of tone could also cause confusion regarding something put in writing. Of course, sometimes no […] More
As an autistic person, I know my own quirks and triggers. My quirks I embrace and my triggers I avoid. But autism isn’t an excuse to be rude or unreasonable. Even the Americans with Disabilities Act requires accommodations to be reasonable. A girlfriend who found her boyfriend’s accommodations unreasonable turned to the “Am I The […] More
Coffee culture is absolutely a reality for a lot of people, and they really can’t get going without the liquid gold. But one person’s coffee addiction is not someone else’s responsibility, shrugged most of the folks in the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor AITAcovfefe was not a coffee drinker and so did not keep […] More
Honesty is always the best policy… most of the time. Even though it’s ingrained in us never to tell lies and always speak the truth, sometimes fibbing or telling little white lies is the right thing to do. As sometimes telling the truth, or expressing how we really feel can hurt the feelings of others. […] More
When I was younger, I was the designated birthday cake baker for friends and family. Custom cakes and decorations for each person. Sometimes the cake was a pie or some other food or dessert the birthday celebrant preferred. Because shouldn’t a birthday be about them? A party guest turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
When living with roommates, food might get designated as belonging to one person. Especially if everyone pays for their own groceries. But what about in a family or between romantic partners? Is it still OK to label a food item as belonging to one person? Does it make a difference if the other person(s) already […] More
For many, gift-giving 101… is always keeping the receipts. Not being able to return or exchange a gift is the driving force behind the popularity of the gift card. Gift cards may feel impersonal, but a lot of the time they’re just easier. Nobody wants to hurt anyone’s feelings by shunning a gift. But some […] More
People choose a specialized diet for a variety of reasons. Some people will support and enable their diet, while others might give them grief over it. Eliminating meat and/or animal byproducts seems to be one of the most polarizing dietary choices. People can get downright militant for or against a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A […] More
Parenting and safe childcare practices are constantly changing as much studies are completed, and doctors and researchers discover better ways to care for our children. The difference between a good guardian and a bad, or even dangerous, one is being willing to follow the research rather than their own pride, pointed out the “Am I the […] More
Finding hair in a restaurant prepared meal is a common complaint and fictional plot device. But is human hair inherently dangerous in food? Human hair in food can be a health hazard because of: Pathogens: hair can carry bacteria like Staphylococcus or E. coli, which can cause foodborne illness Physical harm: swallowing hair can puncture […] More
There’s no denying that food allergies inconvenience everyone, no matter their age. However, managing allergies isn’t always difficult, as long as you are extra careful as to what foods you keep in your house and what you are served at restaurants. Managing an allergy can be particularly challenging if you are allergic to a food […] More
It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are in full swing and the celebrations abound. Christmas parties are a seasonal staple for many. So people are getting those Christmas party menus together. It’s time for good food and good cheer. But all of that good food doesn’t come for free. Redditor QueenMoonshadow191 wanted […] More
