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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I wore a fake engagement ring for a week and realized I'm not ready to get married

I wore a fake engagement ring for a week while traveling and was surprised at how emotionally resonant the experience was, reflecting my readiness for marriage.
Relationships
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

What I've learned from teaching philosophy in prisons

Philosophy courses in prisons can transform inmates' lives and challenge societal norms, despite misconceptions about their value.
#etiquette
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: Was I rude not to scoot over when they asked me to?

Etiquette can be subjective; both parties may have acted within their rights regarding seating in a church.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: Was I rude not to scoot over when they asked me to?

Etiquette can be subjective; both parties may have acted within their rights regarding seating in a church.
#community-engagement
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US Elections

People Are Predicting The Once-Popular American Traditions That Will Disappear In The Coming Decades, And Good Riddance To Some Of These

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US Elections

People Are Predicting The Once-Popular American Traditions That Will Disappear In The Coming Decades, And Good Riddance To Some Of These

#friendship
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 weeks ago

AI language models develop social norms like groups of people

Large language models can develop social norms through interactive games, demonstrating collective behavior similar to humans.
fromThe Local Germany
2 years ago

25 sure-fire ways to annoy a German

Obeying the red light at pedestrian crossings is not only a taboo in Germany - it's also illegal and you could get yourself a fine of between €5 and €10.
Germany politics
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Is It Time to Rethink the Stereotype of the Nosy Neighbour?

In order to have good neighbours, we must also be good neighbours.
Social justice
#family-dynamics
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
US politics

"It's Not Just The MAGA People Who Do That": 17 Of The WEIRDEST Things Americans Think Are Normal

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
US politics

"It's Not Just The MAGA People Who Do That": 17 Of The WEIRDEST Things Americans Think Are Normal

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Miss Manners: I don't want to sound so curt when they ask about wedding gifts

Miss Manners advises couples not to feel pressured to register for gifts, emphasizing that it is perfectly acceptable to simply want guests' presence over material items.
Privacy professionals
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Is 'Normal' a Concept That Limits Acceptance of Difference?

The concept of 'normal' has transitioned from a statistical average to a social standard.
Human society must overcome the bias of similarity in pursuit of inclusivity.
True inclusion requires distinguishing 'normal' from 'ideal' within social frameworks.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The Secrets of Physique Magazines

"When I saw that physique photograph, I felt both excited and upset, captivated by the eroticism yet embarrassed by my own reactions as a child."
Photography
#public-behavior
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks 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.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks 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.
#mental-health
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: The disturbing sign that indicates you might be a PSYCHOPATH

A new study links psychopathy to sadism, indicating that deriving pleasure from causing pain to others may be more common than thought.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Why Our Screens Are Programming Society for Dysfunction | Entrepreneur

The absence of media regulation has led to a normalization of toxic content that negatively impacts mental health and social values.
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: The disturbing sign that indicates you might be a PSYCHOPATH

A new study links psychopathy to sadism, indicating that deriving pleasure from causing pain to others may be more common than thought.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Why Our Screens Are Programming Society for Dysfunction | Entrepreneur

The absence of media regulation has led to a normalization of toxic content that negatively impacts mental health and social values.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Shoes on at home or shoes off? If you care about your health, it's a no-brainer | Polly Hudson

In the UK, it's commonly acknowledged that wearing shoes in the home is gross, with scientific evidence indicating it can have serious health consequences.
Environment
#parenting
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

A mom hits 'new low' with birthday party request from hosting parent

Host parents face unusual demands for birthday parties in 2025, highlighting growing entitlement issues among guests.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

A mom hits 'new low' with birthday party request from hosting parent

Host parents face unusual demands for birthday parties in 2025, highlighting growing entitlement issues among guests.
#tipping
#dining-etiquette
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I decided to adopt a baby at 47 when my first 2 kids were headed to college. I was surprised by the way people reacted.

Adopting a child in your 40s, especially as a single parent, can elicit unexpected reactions and social stigma.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: I undress in front of a man, and then this happens

"You are right to find a rude, judgmental and insensitive query like this offensive, especially from someone you are supposed to feel comfortable with as a partner."
Women
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Does FOMO Sabotage Your Eating Goals?

Social situations can derail healthy eating goals.
FOMO influences our food choices at gatherings.
Self-control struggles intensify in group settings.
Misguided perceptions of social norms impact dietary habits.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Should parents' bedrooms be off-limits on playdates?

When I used to go to my friends' houses, and they would go to their parents' room for any reason... that s--- would stress me out so much.
Parenting
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles

Moral disagreements lead to social exclusion and hostility within communities.
fromdefector.com
1 month ago

Watching Secret Mall Apartment' In The Secret Apartment Mall

Director Jeremy Workman took that story, which had become apocryphal among those in the know in Providence, to create a film using dozens of hours of footage taken on digital point-and-shoot cameras and interviews with all of the previously unnamed tenants.
Brooklyn
Paris food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved to France 16 years ago. Adjusting to local culture has been tough, but there have been pleasant surprises.

Cultural differences between France and the UK include drinking habits, meal duration, and social politeness.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

What It Takes to Fix a "Mean" Workplace

Nearly six in 10 workers attribute the rising level of incivility in U.S. society to a multitude of factors, including polarized political discourse and deteriorating social norms.
Left-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Non-Americans Are Sharing The 15 Oddest US Traditions They Can't Believe Are So Popular

"How are you doing?" is a greeting in the US, not a sincere inquiry.
Mental health
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Loud Zoom calls, hogging space, spending a pittance: no wonder laptoppers' antics irk cafe owners | Emily Watkins

The rise of remote work in cafes may lead to changing social norms concerning laptop usage.
Freelancers cherish cafes for the variety and atmosphere they provide for working.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm all for strange': Sister Midnight's Karan Kandhari on his punk rock debut, two decades in the making

The film 'Sister Midnight' challenges traditional gender norms through humor and a bold narrative centered on a woman's struggle for identity.
#communication
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Tolerance Can Be a Virtue, Up to a Point

Failing to call out unacceptable behavior normalizes it, sending a message of its acceptability.
Silence in face of arrogance and insensitivity damages those affected, contributing to victimization.
Establishing boundaries is essential to prevent others from disrespecting you.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What if Everyone Were Autistic?

Autistic communication is often direct and truthful.
Many with autism struggle with heightened sensory experiences.
Intense and restricted interests are hallmarks of autism.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Tolerance Can Be a Virtue, Up to a Point

Failing to call out unacceptable behavior normalizes it, sending a message of its acceptability.
Silence in face of arrogance and insensitivity damages those affected, contributing to victimization.
Establishing boundaries is essential to prevent others from disrespecting you.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What if Everyone Were Autistic?

Autistic communication is often direct and truthful.
Many with autism struggle with heightened sensory experiences.
Intense and restricted interests are hallmarks of autism.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Retrograde New Debate About Women in Combat

Hegseth's remarks, suggesting that women’s inclusion in combat roles stems from an agenda, crystallizes a troubling narrative where societal progress is seen as detrimental to military effectiveness.
Women in technology
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