#public-behavior

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fromThe New Yorker
5 hours ago

Do You Know What I Know?

Walking through the Long Island Railroad concourse, my son was perplexed by the close proximity of three chicken-themed restaurants-Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, and Pollo Campero-and by the fact that a shop called Gotham News mainly seemed to sell candy and bottled water. He also wanted to know why some people, as they strolled or waited, drank out of cans in brown paper bags. "Why do they use those bags?" he asked.
Psychology
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: He has planned a great date. Why am I too nervous to go?

Step out of your comfort zone when someone shows genuine initiative but proceed slowly; practice empathy and treat strangers with humanizing respect.
#parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Dining

Chrissie Russell: Bring a baby to a tennis match by all means, but know there's only one racket that's welcome on court

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Dining

Chrissie Russell: Bring a baby to a tennis match by all means, but know there's only one racket that's welcome on court

Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Locals appalled as blaze 'gawpers' interfere with fire fighters battling Cork housing estate inferno

A fire in Carrigaline gutted two homes, leading to a GoFundMe appeal for the displaced families.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientist reveals why so many men put their hands down their trousers

This could be a displacement activity to process the nervous energy. Additionally, oxytocin is the love hormone released through physical contact. Sometimes people will do things like stroke their beard to self-comfort.
Miscellaneous
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

When You Don't Look Like Anything

Middle-class ambivalence about performance was influenced by race, religion, and societal rules, particularly regarding public behavior.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Going Viral: The American Dream or a Nightmare?

The Coldplay viral video captured married co-workers showing pure joy and excitement on Kiss Cam, leading to a surprising reaction that quickly attracted online attention.
Digital life
#etiquette
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Sidcup farm festival with 'utter lawlessness and debauchery' postponed last minute

Neighbours expressed significant concerns about potential lawlessness during the festival, highlighting issues like drug use and public disturbances observed during past events.
London politics
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Spanish police's plea for respect backfires over photo of old women alfresco

The police's request for quiet in Santa Fe was met with backlash due to an insensitive photo of older women enjoying a long-held tradition.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Londoners call for boating firm's alcohol licence to be blocked after 'menace' customers urinate on canal paths and harass locals

Residents urge council to deny GoBoat alcohol license due to past disturbances, fearing return of antisocial behavior.
Cannabis
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend exposes gym act that will 'get you slapped'

A gym encounter involving disrespectful vaping left Kayla Nicole frustrated, leading her to vent on social media.
Food & drink
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Gen Z comedian called out for 'rude' behavior at a restaurant: 'You're in the wrong'

Wearing headphones while ordering takeout can lead to misunderstandings and disagreements about customer etiquette.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion on social norms in public spaces.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | I Was Sure I Knew Why New Yorkers Blast Their Music. I Was Wrong.

Playing music from cellphones in public reflects a clash of personal expression versus communal annoyance.
Our perceptions of public music play can shift based on individual experiences and cultural contexts.
US politics
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Kirsty Blake Knox: Was Trump's blue suit at Pope Francis's funeral disrespectful, or on brand?

Donald Trump's choice of blue attire for the Pope's funeral sparked controversy and highlighted his unconventional public behavior.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

16 Times People Acted Really Bizarrely In Public

A very professional-looking woman (think skirt suit and matching shoes) was walking in front of us in Spain. Suddenly, she slapped the absolute shit out of her own face.
NYC LGBT
#mickey-rourke
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