Hand-wringing about the state of youth today is not a new phenomenon, but some like to treat it as one. It’s fair to say that the advent of the internet has only intensified this, seeing as it has multiplied the number of stupid things that impressionable young brains can absorb countless times at this point. …
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People ponder whether the art of conversation is lost among people over 25: ‘I might as well carry a mic around for all the interviews I conduct’
Objectionable social skills: they aren’t just reserved for the youth of today. According to some, there are plenty of adults out there who just don’t appreciate the art of conversation like they used to. Ever got talking to somebody at a party and realized that all they want to do is give you a monologue …
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‘Gen X decided not to bother teaching their children how to have a conversation’: Older generations complain about Gen Z’s communication skills
The generation wars are always a rich source of online conflict, and that is never truer than when people are finding reasons to criticize Gen Z. We’re still a few years off the first Gen Alpha cohort entering young adulthood, so it’s the 2000s kids that still remain in the spotlight when it comes to …
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Twitter Users Discuss the Importance of Doing Small Talk
The art of conversation is one that not everyone is as capable at as they might think. If you haven’t been stuck in the middle of a hideously awkward back and forth before, you’re probably one of the reasons that they happen. Spending precious minutes pontificating with an acquaintance about the weather or your weekend …
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Parents Share Amusing and Adorable Things Their Kids Have Said
There are many difficult parts to being a parent. By definition, being fully responsible for the trajectory of a young life is not a walk in the park. Many people with children are quick to complain that it can be a thankless task, and with good reason. That being said, raising kids isn’t all doom …
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Paw-some Pup Proclaims: ‘Mama’! A Groundbreaking Growl That Has Melted Our Icy Hearts
Happy Thursday animal lovers. We’re almost to the weekend! And you know what that means. We’re back at it, serving up a dose of doggy dopamine to give you that final push to get through these last couple days of work. We think all dog lovers can agree that it would be paw-some if our …
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Dumb and Funny Instances of Mispronunciation
Humor doesn’t always have to be complex. We’re simpler creatures than we like to admit, and it’s often the stupider things that are the ones that bring us the most simple pleasure. There’s a reason things like fart jokes have persisted over the years. It takes a stronger person than many to resist the more …
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Zara Larsson Starts Pile On by Claiming That People Should Be Able to Talk in the Movie Theater
We live in a world of many different personalities and cultures. As such, it’s inevitable that we’re all going to have differing opinions on how we should do things. Still, there are just some rules that polite society considers basic decency. Like not littering, for example, and not jumping the queue. Until recently, we might …
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People Share the Dumbest and Funniest Words They Heard Others Mispronounce
Humor doesn’t always have to be complex. We’re simpler creatures than we like to admit, and it’s often the stupider things that are the ones that bring us the most simple pleasure. There’s a reason things like fart jokes have persisted over the years. It takes a stronger person than many to resist the more …
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Gossips Reveal the Juiciest Things They Overheard While Eavesdropping
We could all learn a lot if we spent more of our time listening to others. It can be surprising how much people will reveal to you when you spend just a little time keeping your mouth shut, and on top of that, it can make your own life more interesting. The greatest thing about …
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