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LagoonaBlueColleen • upvoted an item 1 month ago

49 Strangest Mysteries That Were Actually Solved

I discovered last night, while researching cosmetic ingredients, some makeup brands, like d**g store and department stores brands, contain carcinogenic ingredients. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search/?search=Rimmel&sort=reverse-score

LagoonaBlueColleen • upvoted 4 items 2 months ago

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LagoonaBlueColleen • upvoted 35 items 3 months ago

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

I was at a staff lunch today and the words where right there ready to spill out. Had to remind myself to shut up and that secondly, nobody cares anyhow. No regerts!

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Confidence might get you there, but if you don't have the required knowledge or experience it won't keep you there.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

I was at a staff lunch today and the words where right there ready to spill out. Had to remind myself to shut up and that secondly, nobody cares anyhow. No regerts!

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Confidence might get you there, but if you don't have the required knowledge or experience it won't keep you there.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

No idea why someone down voted you. Have one to balance.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Me too. I just can't win.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

What i hate is when I contribute several good ideas, and there's always one person who puts an obstacle in front or makes a negative comment about every single one. So I say, "ok, we'll go with your idea then." And they always reply, "i haven't got one."

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

I warn young people of this all the time. Trust no one at work.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Oh wow, same here!

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

If they are toxic, don't stick around.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

I've found that being apologetic about how bad your memory is and owning up to forgetting their name is not a bad ploy. "I know we've met before and chatted at the bar, but I don't know if I ever got your name and if I did then I apologise for forgetting it". Most people over a certain age will empathise and it's quite good as an ice-breaker.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

If they judge you , that says far more about the, than it does you xx n if they ain’t got the guts to say it to you face (sensible in my case I add) then they mean nothing , ie in order to insult me , I first have to value your opinion kinda thing lol always be yourself

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

The fact that you want to "control" a room and enjoy your "power" tells me more than I need to know about you.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Hell yes this , eternal optimist me can’t be doing with freaking pessimists eugh or toxic people n bullies ,that mention you by name on posts slagging off your use of grammer ,idiot ta” in bloody full stops etc ,n I ain’t using i5 in text talk I use short hand ,it’s positive lol to be like you know YOURSELF !!

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Oo I’ve got the mind of an elephant lol I NEVER FORGET , and I never forgive either ! so if you have wronged me ( been an abused wife twice , n ptsd kicks in , I will remember it ) I won’t ever throw it back at you UNTILL I REALLY HAVE TO , the shock is hilarious

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

It does work lol u ain’t doing it right , use the parent voice firm but quiet ! never fails

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

It really does , when someone’s really winding me up n pushing buttons n triggering my ptsd , I resort to whispering , they ligit HAVE to listen ,then and it tells them if I were u I’d shut it like now !! works every time !

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

My daughter does it with me n her bf n her brother , anyone else at work nope ,we are safe n trusted ,n nothing to do with her work place , home is a safe place

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

My reply is cool you do you , even if I have a better idea ,I won’t say that I hate that myself ,so sounds ok ,people sometimes need to work it out on their own ,

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

No the doors very much closed 😂

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Hmm lol ,I’ll smile at people as walk past my house ,here in the sticks in the uk , it’s a little village , n I,ll chat to the few neighbours I have if they stop n I’m in the garden , but that’s it , n that’s ligit only if I’m in the front garden , I can’t be round people ,it’s over whelming being an empath (means I can feel what other people are feeling that day , it’s hard going thankfully with my kids they are immune to it ,as they have my genes ie witch , so blocked thank god lol , ) I react to how I sense they are feeling n that’s not easy , so I tend not to make any contact it’s safer 😂

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

"Your severance check will be in the mail before end of business today".

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Same. It's only when I'm around people with whom I'm very comfortable, but afterward, I'll often regret the verbal diarrhea. Wanna go back in time and tell myself, "Dude, you don't always have to say something!"

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Manipulative people suck.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

May depend on the situation. A teammate of mine got super upset when I tried helping her, then I got in trouble. Of course.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Who should we be going to for wage raises? So far, I've gone to the production manager and store manager. But they don't seem to have the authority. Just excuses not to give raises.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

YES. This is what my managers do to me. Apparently they know me better than me. They do not.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

This needs examples and context. I can think of one example, and that thing most certainly does not have the right, but people sure let him.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Outside beauty only stretches surface deep. Just look at all the "influencers" who can be pretty but super shallow and ugly on the inside. Few people respect them and they're not going as far as they want the public to think. I've seen some average but highly confident people get to higher places.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Mean people don't deserve my respect. I'm not going to even bother trying.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Since I work at a thrift store, we get know what each other's interests are. Any time we see something that has to do with a person's interest we show it to them. Some people, it takes time to get to know them because they're guarded or unsure of everyone. No one makes anyone feel like their immature or stupid for their character or interests. We have a bronie (a male who's a fan of My Little Pony), transpeople who love anything bright and unique, a Disney fanatic, anime and manga fans, a goth, health nuts, gamers, glam girls, and just neutral, ordinary people who are just there to do their job and get paid.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

I do mean every word I say. If someone doesn't get it, skims my comments just to pick out the words that jump out at them, or wants to twist what I say, that's on them. I'm not really sure what some empty words are other than lies and broken promises.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

It would be so helpful if people just said what they mean, or don't say anything at all.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Depends. Yes and no. If their circle is already small they'll be very careful how they present themselves to others they don't see as their scapegoat. If anything, they'll pull back from friends when they are not feeling like they can muster the will to pretend to care about others and be nice to those they don't like in public. Their public image is golden. What others think of them is more important than their own child's mental health and needs.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

This can work temporarily, but they don't see it as "disarming", they see it as a threat. Then they get so scared of losing their scapegoat, their punching bag, the thing they take their anger out on, they start trying harder to snare you back in their life. They'll step over boundaries, pop over whenever they feel like, get upset you haven't called them in 2 weeks, call you repeatedly on every phone they have your number, text you until you answer. They will make you feel like you did something wrong, or being a s****y person, then gossip to anyone who's listening about how you're not talking to them. When you do end up contacting them, they go through their whole toolbox to wear and break you down. Once they feel like you're making, what they feel is, sufficient contact they start speaking nicer, and pretending they're interested in what you have to say. Just right up until they see you're getting comfortable, and let down your guard. Then the cycle starts all over again.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

I get uneasy no matter what when people look me in the eyes. It's threatening to me. But I'll glance every now and then. The rest of the time I'm looking at their mouth, ear, hair, whatever is behind them.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

There's really nothing wrong with that at all. It's worse to try to force yourself to hang out with people you're not vibing with for fear of hurting the friendship. You may still be on good terms and just meet up maybe once a year or so. I have a friend like that. No resentment. Just "Are you free?" "Not right now." "Ah. no problem. I'll chat with you another time." "Sure. Sorry about that." "It's okay. No need to be sorry. I understand." "Cool."

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LagoonaBlueColleen • submitted 2 new posts 3 years ago

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LagoonaBlueColleen • commented on 20 posts 3 years ago

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It looks like road salt. I'd see it all over my exes clothes.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Thank you.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Yeah, see I wouldn't be that extra.

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Retail interviews are often really weird. Whenever they say "there's no right or wrong answers" it's BS.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I'll admit I have no interest in getting promoted at work. I experience firsthand how they treat their employees. I could never be the one to beg someone who's in the hospital very sick to "try to make an effort to come in. You're health is not as important as our client's money." F**k that.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

It can turn your sex life into a toxic mess filled with unrealistic expectations.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I got cc debt and a maxed out line of credit I'm starting to pay back. Not because I have a shopping addiction. It's just too tempting to take on extra loan offers when there's a massive slow down of work.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

This. Companies think they're the most important s**t on the planet over humans. Idc if it's business or what. They're run by humans who've forgotten where they came from and the meaning of what's important. We're not slaves to corporations. We're brainwashed into believing we need them.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I find lives boring. The first 10 minutes you're just staring at them waiting for more people to join. Then they start talking about stuff they could've just made a pre-recorded video to upload where they can edit the parts that are unimportant ramblings. Only select people in the chat get noticed. If there's many people commenting the chat goes a mile a second and 99.9% of the comments people post goes unnoticed and unread. Pointless. You're trying to listen to the speaker then get interrupted with those stupid chat donation notifications, and the donators expect this big shoutout because they sent $25. I just don't get it.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I used one once for a month on and off. Always the same dudes I saw. The few ones I thought looked decent and hot turned out to be just like the jerks in school. Completely shallow, impatient and void of any likeable personality, and just wanted a hook up. They don't even read your profile to see you're looking for long term.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I'll iron when it's necessary. That's it.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Sometimes I smell a skunk smell outside my window. It becomes a guessing game if it's an actual skunk or skunk weed. The other smell that comes from weed is gas-powered lawn mower, another nauseating smell.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Dk why you're downvoted. You're right. It's completely not fair and very selfish of them.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

It's not even that I can't stand it, it literally burns in my lungs, they start filling up with mucus and my airways tighten, and my eyes burn. Plus, I don't want all that nicotine all over me. If someone wants to smoke and enjoys it they can go somewhere else and keep it to themselves. No one else should be forced to be subjected to the smokers bad choices. How would they feel if I sprayed air freshener all over the place? There would be a riot.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I've been brushing before and after breakfast and then after lunch and then after dinner. I can't stand my teeth feeling like carpets.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

I just can't bring myself to find some random dude and be comfortable with him getting all up in my sacred parts. Those areas take time to earn to gain access.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Someone wins, someone loses. I don't get the anguish when a team loses. I'm there to enjoy a game, watch some hunks kick a ball and hopefully see an amazing acrobatic goal. If we win that's awesome. If we lose better luck next time.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

And our parents used to always say they wanted better for their kids. ...

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Yup. I've heard the real issues from friends who've worked for non-profit homeless and community outreach programs. Not everyone can be helped because not everyone wants the help. Some have purposely or carelessly put themselves in their situation and continue to be gross jerks in society. My city is currently trying to find a strategy to get the homeless drug addicts that have turned bus shacks into their home out of them and get them into proper housing. I highly doubt it's going to reduce the amount of people on the street like they think it will.

“What Is Something Considered To Be ‘Normal’ By Society That You Refuse To Do?” (40 Answers)

Hate the feeling of makeup on my face. Some people are like "You must not be wearing good makeup". No, I just don't like feeling like I got all this powder and s**t all over my face and getting makeup all over my clothes and phone. It irritates my eyes, smudges, wears off within a few hours. Idgaf what the product claims are about lasting 24 hours or is waterproof. It still flakes away and dries tf out of your skin. Then the people who wear makeup everyday have to buy all these extra cleansers to wash it off, and all sorts of creams to bring the moisture back into their skin.

LagoonaBlueColleen • upvoted an item 1 month ago

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LagoonaBlueColleen • upvoted 4 items 2 months ago

“Leopards Ate My Face”: 50 Examples Of Karma Working Just The Way It Should

Yes, thank you. I am aware. I'll admit I got lucky. The people I know weren't severely affected. So I think the vaccines also prevented them from getting worse than it could have gotten.

“Leopards Ate My Face”: 50 Examples Of Karma Working Just The Way It Should

Thats not at all what her point was. Would you like to try again?

“Leopards Ate My Face”: 50 Examples Of Karma Working Just The Way It Should

LagoonaBlueColleen • upvoted 15 items 3 months ago

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

As a neurodivergent person, I have LOTS of quirky things!

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

"Go to the restroom." "I have an appt. tomorrow morning. So I should get headed home." "I'm really tired. About to pass out. I'm going to be on my way now." "Ooo, are those spinach puffs? Excuse me, I'm ravishing." "My dog needs me home right away. I'll be sure to chat with you another time. Ciao."

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

If anything, smokers and vapers tend to flock together. I've found I'm the only one left in the room while the smokers smoke. Want to be a loner? Are you an introvert? Ambivert? Don't smoke.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Facial expressions and actions speak much louder than words.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

This needs examples and context. I can think of one example, and that thing most certainly does not have the right, but people sure let him.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Manipulative people suck.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Mean people don't deserve my respect. I'm not going to even bother trying.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

May depend on the situation. A teammate of mine got super upset when I tried helping her, then I got in trouble. Of course.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

"Your severance check will be in the mail before end of business today".

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

Who should we be going to for wage raises? So far, I've gone to the production manager and store manager. But they don't seem to have the authority. Just excuses not to give raises.

“Know When To Leave”: 47 Emotional Intelligence Tricks People Learned From Observing Others

YES. This is what my managers do to me. Apparently they know me better than me. They do not.

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