«In a Work Hotel, you did not pay for one of life’s greatest joys’: ‘Corporate girlie’ gets chastised for complaining of hotel boredom on a business trip

I’m fortunate in a lot of ways when it comes to my job, but one perk I wouldn’t mind having is being able to take work trips. Pretending you’re important in a couple of meetings, then enjoying the spoils of your all-expenses-paid hotel? Don’t mind if I do. OK, so I know things aren’t always …
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‘I’d literally never leave’: Woman boasts about not talking to anyone for 72 hours, internet extols virtues of living alone

It’s no secret that modern society has a loneliness problem. Commentators will blame everything from the disintegration of the ‘traditional’ family unit to the loss of third spaces for the fact that many people seem to be less engaged with the wider world than ever.  While it isn’t a pleasant thing to think about, not …
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‘It was the most awkward hour’: Guy eats at Benihana alone to test limits of social discomfort

Dining alone can be one of life’s greatest pleasures… if you’re brave enough. Not to brag, but I’m really good at going to restaurants alone. I’ve done quite a bit of solo traveling, so I’ve had to get used to it. Some of my fondest memories in life are (oops here’s another brag) eating at …
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People Discuss Whether They’d Withstand a Year of Solitary Confinement for $20 Billion

Before the pandemic, we all took our social lives for granted. I know I certainly did. My life completely flipped on its head when I went from being in public from 8 AM to 10 PM to staying inside with only my family for five months. From there, I moved into an apartment with roommates, …
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20 Witty Introvert Memes for Eager Outsiders Who Always Leave the Party Early (May 7, 2023)

You’re starting to think that you might be a morning person. Despite hating waking up early and relying on coffee to get going, if you’d have to choose between brunch and a night out at the bars, the choice is clear. Neither option sounds great but it’s been months that you’ve been blowing off your …
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