Someone Asked, “What Feels Like A Sin, But Isn’t?” And People Delivered, Here Are 53 Of Their Best Responses
How often have you felt you’ve been observed by security when you left a store without buying anything? Let’s not even talk about the experience of purchasing a pregnancy test while NOT trying to conceive. These are just some of the awkward situations and things that feel illegal but aren’t that people face daily. And frankly, we’ve all been in weird situations where we felt like we shouldn’t be doing something, although there was, in fact, nothing wrong with it!
Hence, when someone on AskReddit asked, "What feels like a sin, but isn't?" thousands of people jumped on the thread to reveal the many odd and funny situations in which they felt they’d committed a vice, which, clearly, wasn't the case at all, ranging from things such as taking time off work, skipping a workout, and not leaving a tip to wearing Crocs in public. (Truthfully, the latter might be the 11th unwritten Commandment.)
Below, we've compiled some of the best answers from the thread, sharing things that feel illegal but aren't. Do you also feel the same about the examples left by the people? Let us know by giving them an upvote! Also, anything else you would like to add to the list featuring what feels illegal but isn't? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Accidentally Stepping On A Dog
I stepped on my cat's tail once...felt like I hit someone with my car.
Add to that accidentally shocking them because of static shock 😬 my one boy yelps as if u just kicked him across the room. I feel so bad especially since he's almost a senior 😢
Or cat, it doesn't fell só much as a sin because Im agnostic, só... But when that happens i feel like i just robbed an old Lady last money for food and medicin and the little old Lady Will have nothing to eat, and no drugs for her illments, thats basically the level of guilt i feel after stepping on One of my cats tail or paw....
I once stepped on my cat going down the stairs, he freaked and ran forward taking my foot which was firmly on his back with him. Result was me doing impromptu splits landing on my a*s and sliding down the stairs, bump a tee, bump a tee, bump. He was angry at me, I found myself trying to console him all day, for nearly killing me. This is the power a cat has.
Load More Replies...Or drop kicking a cat when they do that thing where they walk right in your path while your leg is already swinging. Sorry kitty!
Once, when I was sitting on a bar stool, I got down, and stepped on my dog's feet. He was loud when I did
Moving A Cat Off Your Lap
That's why I'm calling out of work. My cats on my lap and won't leave. I must stay put!
Load More Replies...This is a mortal sin, and a crime worth the death penalty! Don't you DARE think about moving us!
oh my gawd i hurt my hips because i just let my cat fall in between my legs on a blanket and trust me it felt like a crime to kick him off but yk at least my legs dont hurt as much. Moral of the story is to not sacrifice your self care for your pets happyiness lol
Walking Out Of The Store, Without Buying Anything
I do this all the time, I have no shame. Or is it money? can't remember.
I always try to get something or stop by the doors and like walk really slowly so it doesn't seem like I'm running out. I also feel guilty if I dip into my pockets as soon as I walk out...I make sure to make it visible that it's my keys/phone.
I thought I had done this once but it turned out later on that I had in fact put something in my trolley and then forgot to pay. I'm still on the lam to this day.
C**p i wish i had a 5€ Bill everytime i do that, i wouldn't be rich, but i could go to dinner at a very expencive restaurant.
I always feel like they'll think that I stole something. I actually experience guilt.
Like, what if they think I’m stealing? They definitely think I’m stealing.
Setting Boundaries Or Disconnecting With Family For Your Own Mental Peace
Started doing it with some relatives recently...I can't be the "call him if you need help" anymore, especially when I have no one to go to if I need help.
I felt that . Being pulled in so many directions. Then when you need help. Nothing, to busy, excuses.
Load More Replies...Being free should never feel like a sin. You can always consider reconnecting once your mental health is more stable and you feel able to manage them.
Don't be guilted in to maintaining contact with toxic people just because you're related to them.
Load More Replies...Can we upvote this more 🖤 bc toxic family is not family. No one should be allowed to diminish someone's self worth bc of any title. No one HAS to love someone bc of anything. Respect is earned and love is deserved.
Agreed. Not liking family is seen by many people as a sin, for which one should be ashamed. It's one of those society rules that can lead to people staying in toxic relationships, due to expectations. However, it seems, from what I've read, that it's more common now days. Psychology Today has articles that encourage lessening contact, or ending a relationship with family when it's causing you severe emotional pain. Typically, family estrangement happens after years of attempts to improve the relationship.
That's what I need to do, but I physically can't. I did just sit in the bathroom for a few minutes to get away, but with my own thoughts, I ended up scratching my arms pretty good with my nails.., is it bad to say I still love her tho, even though I HATE her so much and she has no idea how much she's ruining my life?
Not Feeding The Doggie A Snack When He Is Sitting There Looking At You With Those Big Eyes
My dog will sit on the back of my couch and stare at us eating during meal time. He acts like us- ummm, I mean. A cat
Load More Replies...God yes. I feel so guilty because my one boy is on a diet and hates it. He eats like he's starving now and stares at me like I'm being cruel to him. The other just has a perpetual pathetic look on his face which is actually easier to ignore.
Nope. He doesn't get any because I love him and it's not good for him. I feel no guilt from this at all.
Or, just refusing to pet, or play with a dog, no matter how insistent .
Or my kitties all gathered around the cupboard with the treats but I haven’t gone to the store to refill the supply because I can’t resist their little faces.
"Feed" them with pets AFTER you are done eating. It's better for the dog and they will be absolutely happy.
if you stare them in the eye back, they will scoot closer and becomes immensably cuter and more f*****g adorable
Getting A Food Sample And Listening To The Person Talk About What’s In That Food And How They Made It And Then Not Buying The Product
Just be nice. I always listen and make sure they know they're doing well. It's a sample, you don't have to buy the product. Just don't be rude or take more than allotted.
Food samples were how I discovered I do like PB&J just not with grape jelly. I have to have them with strawberry
Load More Replies...Try going to one of those stores like Costco and fill up on samples. Not gorge but take like 1 or 2of the offerings
I usually pass the food sample spot several times (as long as it is good)
You Feel Like You Are Comitting A Sin When You Are Casually Walking And There Is Police Somewhere. Or Is That Just Me?
I get nervous whenever I see police and I never have any reason to be. I guess it could be the lack of trust we have where I live.
That's easy, just run away when you see one. On second thoughts maybe don't.
I'm white and still wonder if I'm breaking some unknown law, or my biggest fear is that I look suspicious even though I know damned well I've done nothing wrong.
Load More Replies...Walking On Freshly-Mopped Floor
That's why you do the weird tip-toe, half hop/half trot dancing walk over it.
Had a guy at a grocery store bathroom glare at me when I walked on his freshly mopped floor. Options were limited and things were "happening" whether I was in a stall or not. Sorry dude...
NO! THAT IS ILLEGAL! Sorry for yelling but every damn time I mop someone walks on it whether it's a human or dog. I hate it
There is a joke about this. Elderly woman called 911 and said she shot her husband because he walked over the floor he just mopped. Dispatch sent an officer. When he didn't report back, dispatch checked in and asked if he had arrested her yet. He said no and dispatch said why not. Answer: the floor is still wet.
If you’re feet/shoes are caked in mud you’re damn right that’s a sun and malicious to boot.
Just stare the person who mopped the floor in the eyes as you slide your muddy shoes all over it to assert dominance.
Then you might get the mop upside the head. The business end, not the wet end. Duck! LoL
Load More Replies...Watching TV All Day
Agreed. Sometimes you need a day just binging and resting to recover from stress.
Load More Replies...Speaking Up For Yourself And Asking For Things
But it's easy to feel that way. Those who force probably don't care a s**t?
Load More Replies...Sounds like someone who grew up not being able to rely on others. Pick a specific person to take the risk with small things infrequently to build up your ability to allow (trust) others the chance to be of service to you (which is a love language.) It'll enhance your friendships/relationships and it will build your confidence/self esteem.
To be assertive, to stand up for yourself and ask for things can definitely feel uncomfortable. It takes practice. You want to start when you're in a situation in which you have little to lose by being assertive. After a while, you can be more confident and be assertive in the riskiest of situations. But remember that being assertive and standing up for yourself are admirable qualities, while being aggressive and harming others to get what you want isn't a healthy way of behaving.
Ugh this is so true! I don't want anyone to worry about me, and I don't want anyone to think that I'm incapable of doing things myself...
I'm not even going to lie I just feel so weird trying to ask for stuff... And embarrassed.
Buying Something You Want Because You Want It, And Not Because It Is Required
Nop, i work, i get payed, i get payed its my money, its my money i buy WTF i want with 0% guilt, as long as my bills are payed and i owe nothing to anyone.... I buy what i want.
I have been working since I was pretty young. I have not always made decent money where a plurge was something I could fit into my budget. If it comes to gas to get to work or something extra.. I will buy the gas every time. Now, that I am in better financial shape, I will buy myself something extra, but will still feel a little twinge of self-induced guilt.
Load More Replies...So much guilt and anguish. I received money for Christmas and haven't spent it yet because I'm still in the process of convincing myself to buy something I want.
Sameeeeeee. So much guilty to buy something. Takes me weeks to make sure I should purchase it.
Load More Replies...This is a symptom of struggling through poverty year after year....even generationally.
Nothing wrong with enjoying the things you buy whether you just want them or need them. As long as you can also share with the people that actually need stuff. When you somehow end up in a spot like that ( by hurricane/war/flood / whatever) you would like that too. And hey - that can happen to all of us.
I don't feel guilty but I do feel silly, just bought myself a sweatshirt with Grogu on it, I didn't need it
I ordered on Lush yesterday... that nearly hurt. I always convert to "one pair of favourit jeans". Anyway I bought shampoo and a mask for the price of a f***ing pair of jeans.
Saying 'No' To People
Donkey bio, you seem pretty sorted. It’s hard for some to say no when they really should. We need to practise this.
Load More Replies...Yes. No is a complete sentence. Some y don't want to hear it though. I'm looking at you ,Clint ,the man child.
Load More Replies...I struggle with this one a lot. I’ve been getting better lately however.
Taking Time Off Of Work, Doesn't Matter If It's A Medical Emergency Or For Vacation, I Always End Up Feeling Some Guilt Over It
"Unless it's an assigned day off, seems to be the only exception. Even then, I'd I get called in I'll feel guilty if I reject the call in (sometimes I have to just that for my sanity)."
I think a lot of responsible people need to nope out of work if their body or mind tells them to (provided they can)
This is a bad case of capitalism. Treat with reddit/anti work and quality time with friends/family.
In my firm we're encouraged to take time off if we're ill and if we don't take any holiday off the management ask why. A fit and rested work force are more productive and motivated than a sick overworked work force.
I always feel guilty but that's probably because of some past bosses I had...present too.
I have chronic illnesses, chronic pain, chronic migraines, terrible insomnia as well as something like narcolepsy that my doctor and I are working on diagnosing, I'm physically disabled and use a wheelchair to get to and from school in Canada where we have *snow*, I have recently discovered our negligent landlord was poisoning us with carbon monoxide for two years, and I have some more serious illness or other that I am trying to get to the bottom of. I am sick a lot and can't teach or get to class a lot. I feel indescribably guilty every damn time. I have tons of evidence of my issues, including the fact that I am typing this between on and off pulling my guts out all day, and yet the imposter syndrome persists. So hard to convince myself I am not being selfish, even though I eve up teaching with at least a migraine more days than I don't.
*puking my guts out; *even though I end up teaching
Load More Replies...I do but only because I work for a small business, as in about ten employees, only two others who do my job. when I worked for big companies, no.
Pffft. One day last year, I was about ready to lose my sh*t so I noped out of there and drove an hour straight out to the coast. I did not feel the least bit guilty. In fact...I may have saved lives that day. I'm a hero.
Not Going With A Friend To Do Something Because You'd Rather Be With Another Friend
Yes!! Even my introverted self hates doing this. Well, I also come up with endless excuses to get out of going places with people. ...I'm not a people kind of cat
Load More Replies...Not Using A Present Someone Else Gave You
Just remember who gave it to you and check to remove any greetings that might be attached.
Load More Replies...I mean, when they give it to you as a gift, it becomes yours. You are free to do whatever you want with it, use it, don't use it. It's your decision.
Giving a gift away even though you've had it for years and never liked or used it.
Just keep track of who gave you what. I gave in laws a gift. Two years later, I got the same thing back . The exact same thing.
There was a RBG short my stepdad's sister got me earlier. I threw out out after about a year of not wearing it
Saying To The Barber That You Don't Like Your Haircut
When the barber asks, us brits just say it's fine , leave the barber shop and set fire to our own heads as the haircut is so awful
Never mess with a man who has a razor- Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes
I had a very pregnant hair stylist once that got extremely scissor happy, completely butchered me, going way shorter than what I asked, as well as doing all of the things I specifically asked to NOT do. When she turned that chair around I could have cried. I very politely told her this was significantly shorter than I asked & that I did not want it "stacked in the back". She got so emotional & just insisted this was what I asked for (?!?!) Don't know what she heard or if I missed the memo on opposite day, but seeing her cry, even though I said it so politely, especially considering the circumstances-- I ended up having to calm HER & tell her it was okay, I'm not upset, it'll look exactly as I wanted it initially once it grows out a few more inches. Just WOW!
I just say it’s fine, pay the barber, go straight home, shave my head, and put a note in the contact to never use that barber again. I do the same with restaurants that serve disgusting food.
Not Playing With My Daughter Because I Am Tired
Depending on their age.. My uncle used to give my cousin some markers and say 'draw me a new tattoo', then fall asleep while she drew on his back.
I fell asleep on my bestie's bed. She's a professional special effects makeup artist with a sense of humor. I woke up with a loooog vine tattoo going from finger to toe of my exposed skin 🤣
Load More Replies...I sometimes plays the passed away patient having a surgery. Great for mini naps
The other day I was about to leave the family home because I needed to go shopping, but then my little nephew wanted to play with me. So of course I stayed for several hours because you just don't say no to a tiny adorable child who wants to play "treasure hunt".
You can take care of them, and love them, and ensure they know they’re loved, but also power down sometimes so that you’re better able to love them and care for them.
Load More Replies...Being British And Not Saying "Sorry!" To Inanimate Objects When You Bump Into Them
I'm Canadian and I say sorry when I drop a butter** knife, sorry when I stub my toe, sorry when someone collides with me while I'm just standing here.... Lol
I once backed into a pole and turned around and said sorry. I'm not British lol
I'm not British so when I bash my shin on an inanimate object I yell F**K OFF AND DIE instead.
I do as well. Basically I tell the inanimate object to stop it's shít.
Load More Replies...I love seeing this happen, really does make me smile. As a clumsy Irish culchie, when I bump into things it tends to be quite hard so the words are usually, 'Son of a...'
Omg. I am American but half irish and half British. I swear at the object.
Load More Replies...I'm American; but my blood is part British- that must be what it is... 🤣
I walked into a mannequin and apologized, my daughter still laughs about it. Hmpf, I am apparently British!
Similarly, being a Midwesterner and not saying, "Op'!" when you're only vaguely in someone's way.
These Days, A Single Cough Or Sneeze
I'm sure I speak for many allergy sufferers when I say it feels like you have to say allergies or make a comment about allergies anytime you sneeze or cough. "Damn allergies" "just some post nasal" ect....
Also just because you cough on occasion doesn't mean you are sick or have covid. Also people will sneeze be sure of dust not allergies or colds.
The glares people give you!!! You'd think I caused a nuclear explosion, and now everyone knows they're going to die in 5 seconds... Even when I'm wearing a face mask when it happens (which, to me, is the equivalent of wearing a dirty diaper on my face) 🤣
I have learned if I hold my breath then I won't sneeze. I either do that or shove my nose so far into my shoulder as a silencer that I may suffocate myself in the process.
Eating Something Super Decadent Like Those 4826294 Calorie Fancy Donuts. Feels Like Gluttony Even Though It’s Just A Donut
I don't care. I will shovel them in my mouth no matter how many pounds I gain.
I somehow can always see my rib cage when I'm getting into a PJ shirt or something, or waking up and getting into a sweater. Even if I eat 4 slices of pizza beforehand
Load More Replies...Speak for your self lol, i have no shame about that, i eat what ever the hell i want, Im 120kg allready lol, One more kg, One less kg, makes no difference to me.
One less kg, then another less kg, then another. That makes a difference.
Load More Replies...For me it's more spending a money on expensive food...spending anxiety always makes me feel bad about it.
Feels like you have you eat it like people do an Ortolon; head covered to hide your shame (actually probably not the reason they cover head but sounds right to me since it's cruel)
Defecating In Someone Else’s Bathroom
I have a hard time with this unless it's someone I'm** very close with lol
To be fair I think they’d rather you do it in their bathroom than their kitchen.
My sister has a very very tiny home, and yep her bathroom is parked right by the dining room table. Not a problem in general, but dang during big family gatherings this is a potential problem, you'd basically have to camp out in there with a can of Fabreaze for a while..... ugh
Yeah that's something you do at home. I mean I get it some people just have to for medical reasons. But as for me....before I leave home.
And then going through the cupboards because you need cleaning supplies 😶
Not Putting The Trolley Back At The Supermarket
You're a lazy dīck if you don't. A lazy flaccid useless dīck. Sorry unless you have a serious medical issue, it takes what, 30-60 seconds to return it. And you're a real scumbag if you leave carts in handicap spaces; people who need those spots already deal with enough c**p and don't need more.
I lol'd at this but I fully agree! When I worked retail, I had to go cart hunting one time. Definitely teaches you a lesson..
Load More Replies...The Book of Grocery, Verse 4: "Thou shall not abandon ye carts like a twatwaffle."
Load More Replies...Rude AF. Next time you complain about prices at the grocery store, STFU. Picking up after you absolutely is rolled into the price of everything
Yes it is. Especially when you leave your cart in the open parking spot right next to the cart corral.
Reaping The Rewards Of Your Hard Work While Your Relatives Are Still Struggling Because Of Their Bad Decisions
"One of my cousins recently mocked us for having a 'lavish lifestyle' because we finally bought a modest home. Like he never knew all the hard work that my mom, my brothers, and I went through just to be where we are right now."
Dunno why would this be a sin, both my siblings are much better off than me, they work for it, i have 0 envy of them, by the contrary, Im actually proud of them.
Some only see the rewards and not any work, just think they should have the same.. and also are jealous?
Load More Replies...My folks used to try to make me feel like the bad guy because I have nice things that they can’t afford because they have kids. I refuse to take on guilt for that. They need to redirect that anger at themselves for giving in to peer pressure and having kids because they felt obligated to.
Littering. I Never Do It And I Make Sure That I Don’t Do It, But The Thought Of Doing It Just Doesn’t Morally Feel Right
All litterers are selfish cu*ts that need to be permanently removed from society. There, I've said it.
Depending on what you call a sin.... if you would happen to believe the Bible and God; yes, littering is a sin. And if you don't care for the Bible or God, it still remains a sin. So either way - stop littering, oke ?
Load More Replies...Grew up in U.S. Saturday morning cartoons. Like every other commercial was American Indian on horse overlooking hill strewn with garbage. His 1 tear rolling down his face. I have never ever been a litterbug. I pick up trash whenever I go. And raised 2 kids to do same. If a man I was interested in littered...bye yo!
I get mad when I clean the garbage up down my country road and the very next day some jerk has thrown down a fresh beer can.
You're ignoring the potential hazard created. Placement is important, like a grocery cart left in the way vs. not.
Load More Replies...Flushing The Toilet At Night
Especially when you're on that time of the month..🤢
Load More Replies...It’s okay to do that now, but back in the 80s the toilets were loud enough to wake up the whole neighborhood.
If all you did is pee no big deal. If you took a dump flush it off to McDonalds, they are waiting.
How loud is your toilet that you can even hear it outside the bathroom unless you’re standing right by the door?
Ahhh i agree on this One, but i have One better, my last car was a diesel Pickup truck, loved that truck, but that diesel engine was frikking loud, not the exhaust lol, the engine itself, made me feel like c**p when i left home at 6 AM
The sound of a flushing toilet in the middle of the night is like a bomb going off. It's that loud
If it makes you feel better, I once lived RIGHT BESIDE a train track. (I almost gave up the apartment after the first night of trains passing all night, which the landlord had sworn wouldn't happen.) Within a week, I would wake up slightly when the train whistle blasted. Then I'd fall right back into a deep sleep. Humans adapt pretty well.
Load More Replies...Having An Independent Opinion Within A Group Of People Who All Think Exactly The Same Thing
"It's usually because they just agree with and copy each other until they all think alike. You are made to feel like you've committed a sin because you can think for yourself."
Color theory class in college, my professor Mr Stevens asks a question and I have a different answer than the rest of the class. He says let's discuss it and that was basically 40 people telling me I was wrong and why I was wrong. I refused to change my answer and it turns out I was correct. He complimented me on holding out under such heavy criticism.
It sounds like your professor was not only a great teacher, but also appreciated your dedication, and aptitude for the subject at hand.
Load More Replies...Same here. Some people call it being devils advocate. I think i am just ornery.
Load More Replies...I can have my own opinion opposite of everyone around me but I don't get bent out of shape if we don't agree on the same things.
Individuals = peer pressure Groups = group think Societies = culture Very hard to resist those forces. We are a blend of herd and pack animal and evolutionary instinct makes you want to conform.
Skipping My Daily Workout. It Doesn’t Matter The Reason, I Just Feel A Lot Of Guilt
Push ups and planners are my mortal enemies. I hate planners. As someone with ADHD, everytime I need a solution to not forgetting something again, "Just use a planner!" I HATE PLANNERS! You have to remember to fill them out, then check them, then do the thing you had to remember to do! Ok. Wow. Sorry about typing up a paragraph long rant about planners and my hatred for them.
Load More Replies...So many cultures are toxic as regards fitness and they break down people's self esteem and make them exercise dependant. Identifying why you work out and working on that can help you shirk the guilt. Exercise should be a celebration of what the body can do rather than a means to an end to "fix" the body (weight/size/shape) or to avoid dealing with emotions.
Yikes, here I am reading this nonsense dressed in my yoga clothes and my cat is looking at me saying, mommy c’mon…
Cleaning Your Ears With A Q-Tip
Sci3ntus: "My ENT doc told me, 'Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear.” Pretty good advice I guess.'"
That's. NOT. What. They're. For!!! They explicitly say NOT to use them for this.
Load More Replies...People love to tell you not to do this, but never provide comparable alternatives.
Actually there are alternatives but they are cumbersome and ridiculous. People used to do it all the time but then some idiots poked their eardrum out. So now, purely for cya purposes, everyone tells you not to so you can't sue them if you do it. Yes, the American court system will vote for"victims" to be compensated for their own stupidity and even if they were breaking the law when the injury happened. Like trespassing. Tort reform anyone?
Load More Replies...I've always used Qtips. I will always use Qtips. My ears have a "deep enough" pain when I try to go too far. There is no way other people can't feel that. I think that the people doing this are legit trying to scramble their own brains- and have ruined it for EVERYONE. That's what I think.
You need therapy, if you feel that using a Q-tip to clean your ears is a sin....
Eating A Cup Of Instant Noodle In The Midnight When I Can't Sleep Because Of That Little Hunger Inside Is Keeping Me Awake
My parents have security cameras and locks on everything so i've never been able to do this :(
Just don't put too much hot sauce in there so you aren't up all night with the fire shits! Don't ask me how I know...
That is why I keep a box of cereal near bed. I prefer Cheerios since hey are not to high in calories.
Any flavor you like. Add an egg and some easy veg like bean sprouts, mushrooms and kimchi and you have yourself a meal. Oh and if there is any lunch meat( break that up) or leftover roast or chicken! Yeah!
Load More Replies...Playing With Your Cat, Making Him Spin In Circles Until He Falls Over From Dizziness
Use a laser pointer, string etc but not that. Also please don't video tape kitty getting scared by sight of cucumber that is just plain cruel.
I’m going to go against the grain here and say it’s okay. They are like kids and can get amazing zoomies and spin themselves in circles. My Dexter, literally chased his own tail in circles. However any person who picks up a cat, spins them and just lets go flinging them hard, then yes that is horrible
Never did that, but a wille ago, i was playing with him ( i have 2, the female is very light, the male AKA Maximus Chonkos, is a heavy cat, around 6kg ) and wille hevwas triyng to get the toy, he jumped and landed on his tail, like almost bended is tail in a nasty way, and i could see he was in pain, plus he keept his tail hanging for a wille, i was going to take him to the vet, but he got his tail back up after 10 or 15 minuted
I have a nearly foolproof method of creating a "Dizzy Kitteh" that doesn't actually involve the kitteh moving at all; it's just hilarious to watch them attempt to walk straight afterwards, and unlike the "Red Bug Dizzy Kitteh" , the dizziness wears off in a few seconds (as opposed to the potentially several minutes of "Red Bug Dizzy Kitteh")
Not Donating Money For A Good Cause
At grocery stores, when they ask if you want to donate a dollar to X cause. I say no. And I donate money where I want on my own. Because the store is going to take the big tax write-off. I'd rather take it myself.
I frankly think most things labeled as charity are predatory. As another panda commented, companies take your donations and claim them as their own and use them to get HUGE tax write-offs. They are functionally pocketing the money they collect. It makes me so mad that they pressure normal people out of their hard earned dollars to give their CEOs and shareholders nice fat bonuses.
Whenever grocery stores ask "would you like to donate to X charity" I'm just over here thinking about how the price of food has gone up and it's a pain just trying to afford that while they're sitting on billions of dollars that they could easily take out a chunk and donate.
I think donating to cause is good but to be constantly bothered where you shop isn't a good thing and plus you don't know if these things are legit.
Not Having A Job
"To be more specific, not having a job that pays bi-weekly and working 40 hours a week of work. Like I’m making money in other ways that only require a bit of my time and I get paid well. Also just being unemployed in general."
After I was laid off a few years ago I was home for two years. Felt like absolute s****. I was 28 and home, had to sell my car, drop out of my grad program, everything. You'd think, hey you have the time to do everything...nope...you'd be depressed and lost and wondering what is happening. It's only "fun" when you have financial security and don't have to worry about bills etc.
I'm going through this now. I haven't had a decent job since February 2022 and everything since has been casual with few hours. I'm trying to find something but I think I'm trying too hard and getting down on myself when I could be enjoying the fact that I'm not working anywhere right now. I still get EI for a few more months so I'm not struggling, it's just in my own head I think
Load More Replies...For those of you who were laid off or are struggling, I really hope something good comes your way soon x
I'm disabled and I'm not able to work at all because my body is completely unreliable. I get annoyed when people ask me why I don't work from home like someone else they know with the same health issues... Sure, I absolutely love sitting at home feeling miserable, aching, exhausted beyond what is normal, living on the edge of poverty, having no purpose... it's just the best time ever! There is such a stigma attached to living on benefits and it makes me very angry that they are scroungers out there and get a lot more than I do because they know how to play the system.
I have Epilepsy, a seizure disorder, and so it's very hard/iffy for me to get and keep a job safely. Thank you for understanding.
Load More Replies...I would LOVE to know what you do. As someone with a physical disability who is currently struggling through painful work to make ends meet, I'm looking for options for other income. I have a good computer to work off of if I could just find something remote that doesn't require a degree, (as I'm still working on that.) I'd be grateful for advice!
Check out Goodwill Career Counseling Centers. They help people transition to different types of jobs, help with creating a good resume, etc. Best wishes!
Load More Replies...This is a particularly boomer attitude. It was a difficult adjustment for my parents to accept that my career is well-paying and almost impossible to do for 40 hours, five days a week. They were constantly saying things like, "you only work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday? You could find another job where you could work Tuesdays and Fridays". Now, after about 20 years, they see that it's perfectly okay, but it took some time.
I Know It’s Bad But Laughing When Someone Falls. I Do Sometimes Get The Giggles When I See It But I Try Not To Do It Out Loud
Just had a conversation about this at work, as long as no one is hurt, we are laughing. and hopefully the person that fell can laugh at themself, I know I do.
Falls are the direct line to my funny bone!!! As long as the person isn't hurt of course. I've taken quite a few hard L's and while lying on the ground I laugh to tears over what it looked like for people around me at various angles! It's just comedic gold and I'm not sorry! ... Again, only if the person isn't actually hurt!
They run a show on tv at local watering hole that shows people falling and others things. I really don't find that entertaining.
If it’s a stranger I don’t laugh but siblings and friends I will laugh as long as I know they’re okay
Ah, shaudenfraude. Except i don't speak German so i can't spell it "enjoying other people's misery" or unfortune. I am not sure
Eating Fast Food
Not related to the post: We don't have them in the UK, but I've seen them on a few posts now, so I'm assuming they are a fairly big chain, but... Does anyone else think that 'In-n-out burger' is a REALLY bad name? For me it just conjures images of food poisoning.
They were early drive thru pioneers, they're consistent from location to location because they are not franchises. The lines are incredibly long but for me it's worth the wait.
Load More Replies...I would rather eat out a mid priced diner. The food is better and often I take have of it home for later and remember he price is the same as just getting a burger and fries.
In-N-Out burgers & fries are superior to other fast food competitors. I loved it when they opened one in Las Vegas. Sitting under the overpass at one of their outside tables in Riverside, CA at sunset is a great place to enjoy such a meal.
Wearing Crocs In Public
After having foot surgery I feel no shame in wearing crocs in public. Those are the most comfortable shoes ever made.
This picture is terrible! That yarn is going to get caught on that jewelry. What are you thinking? You could damage that project. And who puts yarn on a public bench? It's so gross. Sorry but it's just so wrong
He seems to be doing perfectly fine with that jewellery on so far
Load More Replies...Swollen feet. Crocs. There. Comfortable. Still would have trouble with yellow or red ones, but mine are blue. Working on getting up the courage for red.
My husband, son, and I all have tie-dyed crocs we got for 50% off in their after-Christmas sale! Soooo cute and comfy! ^_^
Load More Replies...He appears to be knitting something for the Gryffindor House.
Yea that One actually was on Abraham Stone tablets when he came down from the mount, thats One of the horiginal 11 deadly sins, there's the very well known 10 sins ( which i don't remember ) and there was the 11th that they ended up forgetting " thou shall not wear croks neither in públic, nor in the privacy of your home ).... True story.......lol. ( Im jocking of course, i couldn't give any more tosses to what you wear, if you feel confortable go for it, and f**k who feels anoyed by it )
No shame or guilt here, I love my crocs...most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, and DGAF what anyone else thinks about it.
Cheating In A Single Player Video Game
Eternallydecent wrote: "I remember I did that when I first played Skyrim as I kept getting killed all the time, put on God mode as I was learning how to fight and how everything worked. Once I figured it out and turned it off I felt pretty bad afterward but then I was like, wait for a second, who cares?"
I used cheats in GTA to get a tank...did you enjoy it? I did too...that's the aim of the game.
If I'm not playing a game online, I have no problems with cheating a little with mods and save editors. It's when people go online to play and have blatantly hacked their games that it's a problem.
I play every game on easy first. Then I replay it on a higher difficulty.
Sleeping In. Especially When You Have Kids
Bobusbroughtmehere wrote: "I feel this, and I don't even have kids. The day just feels wasted."
On my day off I almost always sleep in until lunchtime. I feel vaguely guilty about it but also like who cares I can do that if I want. At least I'm not out wasting money if I'm asleep, plus I have interesting dreams.
Yeah, like that ever happens! My two kids are cats and if I take 10 hours to net 7 1/2 hours of interrupted sleep, I'm practically estatic.
Believe me, if you have kids you will never sleep in unless they are at someone's else's home because kids are human alarm clocks !!
I feel this. Having extreme fatigue right now so i am sleeping a ton and still made at myself for not getting stuff done.
Using A Credit Card For A Very Small Purchase
I get that. Depending on the store. Credit companies charge the retailer for every credit card transaction. It’s a tiny fee but it adds up. That’s why a lot of gas stations and privately owned business don’t take credit cards under a certain dollar amount
I feel bad for the vendor who pays per transaction. But i don't remember to carry cash and don't use my debit card because i can't keep track of what i spent and then i go red. When i am doing it right, i pay my card to zero every month and pay no interest.
Usually the shop has a sign saying the minimum amount accepted for card. Card is convenient so it's not clear if people tend to spend more using cards than cash and it makes up for the fees. After all, would shops ever have accepted cards if they didn't see an advantage?
Well I use my credit card for everything now and use the points I get for clothes and groceries, so…
Thats not a sin lol, thats just stupid, now you have to pay a fee to the banc, when you could just used a debit card, and had to pay nothing.
If you have no fees, and you get cash back, you should use the card. Also if you have a credit card for the purpose of establishing a credit rating,then you definitely should charge a small amount each month and pay the full amount off every single time.
Load More Replies...Going Into A Shop 20 Minutes Before Close And Leaving Before They Close
Hey, as long as you're out before closing time I'm sure the staff don't mind.
Yep, just make sure to finish within that 20mins.
Load More Replies...As long as you're out before we tell you the place if closed and don't try to force your way in after, you're fine. We do announcements every five minutes starting about fifteen minutes before we close but people have this uncanny ability to ignore them, and I want so, so bad to be able to say "Any customers remaining in the store with be locked in and hunted for sport".
Eating Luxurious Food Once In A While. Because, You Know, Life Is Too Short To Be So Worried And All That
It's okay,once in awhile. I feel guilty if I spend too much on food at a restauran. But I make two meals of it
Leaving The Office On Time
I get here one time...so I'm leaving on time. I used to feel guilty...not anymore.
S**t, the only reason ibdont leave early its because i may be seen lol.
Load More Replies...This is another case of capitalism. Treat with boundaries and free time fun!
I'm only paid for my 35 hours a week so I'm leaving on time. I do work late if there's anything urgent that cannot wait until the next work day
America, no where else on the world is people endoctrinated that work it Worth more than them....
Load More Replies...A Super Long Hot Shower
I definitely feel wasteful doing this, because I don't like wasting water. I will try to take quick showers throughout the week, and then maybe one nice somewhat longer hot shower on the weekend sometime.
Tell that to my brother.... I think that in a few more years he's gonna develop fins and geals....
What is this you speak of? We have electric water heater so hot water only lasts so long per shower
Never happens; water heater only 30 gallons and water temp in South Dakota this time of year means you may not be quick enough before polar sea temps arrive.
Falling In Love With Your Friends Girlfriend After They Breakup!
Dude, come on! You were already in love with her! And your friend probably knows it!
He definitely knows and they have probably argued about it.
Load More Replies...This is a strange one. I've had a crush on a friend's ex before but damn was that the biggest mistake ever. Lol
Not Using Hand Sanitizer
I have a sensory processing disorder and absolutely DESPISE how it feels on my skin. I will use it because thats the expectation, but I will go wash it off with soap and water as soon as possible.
There are some that leave a sticky feeling. I don't understand that.
Load More Replies...Using hand sanitizer is not good for you anyway. It should only be used if you are not able to wash your hands. I work in food service and sanitizer is required as part of the hand washing ritual. I always think about how the customers are probably better off if we stop at washing with soap and hot water
Eating A Pomegranate Naked In Your Bathtub
fermat 1432 replied: "Exactly! And no stains."
I feel like this is really specific...but you do you. Once you're having fun.
Plus side, the seeds float so if you drop any they're just bobbing around in the water
For me, it's eating tree-ripened mangoes in the bath. Sheer luxury with a strong hint of nostalgia.
Drinking Drinks Straight Out Of The Bottle When You Know Someone Else Is Gonna Be Using The Bottle
My husband and I feel independently about this. I think it's gross and he thinks it saves
Load More Replies...I would never do that, although to me, it even feels like a sin when I drink directly from a big bottle of something that only I am drinking. I still do it, though.
YUCK! Only a slimeball would do that in secret. If all parties are cool with it, then it's OK.
My mom does that with the milk and i honestly don't mind it too much. I came out of her f*****g stomach. It's whatever.
Stomach? Julianne, your mother needs to have that talk with you.
Load More Replies...Getting A Bad Grade
I did very well on my exams but still felt terrible for getting 29/40 marks in History. I felt like crying in the class when the results got announced and those marks don’t even have any impact on my overall percentage
Simply Entering A Candy Shop Feels Just Like A Sin To Me. Those Places Are Evil, I Can Feel It
But the sweet section in the cinema isn’t just a sin, it should be classed as an actual crime. They cannot justify charging three times as much as a supermarket. But they still do it.
Load More Replies...Wondering if this is toxic diet culture damage or if OP thinks the wizardry that is sugar work is only attained via deal with the devil...🤔
Not Leaving A Tip In Restaurant
Tipping culture has gotten out of hand. Be mad at the system that allows employers to pay servers 2 bucks an hour while steadily increasing prices. It shouldn’t be on the customers to subsidize a business’ wages.
Nope.this is a sin. Absolutely. (In the USA.) Outside of the US it depends on whether or not the server's income is determined by tips or set. Some places don't do tips.
Not a sin. Even fast food places have tip requests in their apps now. I'm not going to be guilt tripped into tipping.
Load More Replies...A friend once told me that she was taxed on her income, as if she was paid a 15% tip by every customer. Seems unfair to me.
When You Go To They Gym And Use One 50 Plate And Ten 5 Plates
me: *Tips over even though it's even...* I don't think I can lift more than 60 pounds...
Not Dancing On A Wedding
I'm guessing English is not their first language, or something like that.
Load More Replies...Dancing and me is like water and the hydrophobic layer of the cell's membrane.
I never dance on weddings either... I found that I don't like heights.
In my religion, no need to dance in weddings. I got an advantage here
Lucky.. last wedding my family tried to make me
Load More Replies...Drinking After You Are Finally Legally Allowed To
I was raised Southern Baptist in the south (Alabama, USA). It was considered a sin to drink - and dance and smoke - and to fish on Sundays. No kidding. I don't drink or smoke, but I moved to Washington D.C. in 10th grade, so I learned to dance. I never took up fishing, tho. 😂
I never looked back when I hit 21. Happily slapping that ID on the counter before each purchase.
Nah, I was never really interested in drinking. I've seen too many people do stupid things while drunk that I never had a party phase or anything like that. The last time I did drink was on my 34th bday and definitely had too much with just a bottle of wine and a few shots of tequila!
Copying Old Code For A Computing Science Assignment
Isn't that what most coding is tho? Finding old code that works and patching it together to make something else work?
Yes. Original code that no one has ever written before only exists in extreme research or industry cases. Why reinvent the wheel? In 99.999% of cases its been done before.
Load More Replies...For me it is not wanting to give someone my phone number. Some people react weirdly when you tell them NO
Not letting a family member move in just because you have an extra room. You know they're a leech and will make your life hell. Yes, I have an extra room, in fact two. One is office/workout space. The other is guest space. You're not interested in being a guest, you want to free-load. No.
It's okay to say no, especially if you know they are bums.
Load More Replies...Only doing one errand when I take the car out. If I am using the gas to go around town, I want to get 3 or 4 things done instead of having to take all those separate trips.
I'm the same way. When I am out driving around, I feel like I should get as much done as I can. Maybe because it seems better for the environment. We are constantly told that we need to take better care of our planet.
Load More Replies...@DennyS ( denzoren) . I'm just done with being used, by ungrateful asshats, doesn't matter who they are.
For me it is not wanting to give someone my phone number. Some people react weirdly when you tell them NO
Not letting a family member move in just because you have an extra room. You know they're a leech and will make your life hell. Yes, I have an extra room, in fact two. One is office/workout space. The other is guest space. You're not interested in being a guest, you want to free-load. No.
It's okay to say no, especially if you know they are bums.
Load More Replies...Only doing one errand when I take the car out. If I am using the gas to go around town, I want to get 3 or 4 things done instead of having to take all those separate trips.
I'm the same way. When I am out driving around, I feel like I should get as much done as I can. Maybe because it seems better for the environment. We are constantly told that we need to take better care of our planet.
Load More Replies...@DennyS ( denzoren) . I'm just done with being used, by ungrateful asshats, doesn't matter who they are.
