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Imagine a world without any rules. It’s pretty hard to do, right? It’s possible that human beings as a species simply can’t exist without hierarchies and structure and deciding how long one’s lunch break should be. Civilization as a whole wouldn’t exist without ideas and behaviors we can all agree on.

However, some rules seem unjust, unfair, and all-around oppressive. That’s why folks try to bend them without breaking them, and Bored Panda has collected the most clever and creative ways how people beat the system by following the rules to the letter. It’s some truly amazing inspiration for all of you Pandas who might feel too restricted, whether it’s at work or elsewhere. And it’s rock-solid proof that you don’t necessarily need to resort to anarchy to beat the system at its own game.

Remember to upvote your fave pics as you scroll down, and be sure to drop by the comment section to share your own stories about how you worked around unfair rules. Oh, and in case you need some more examples of how the rules are powerless against the human imagination, check out Bored Panda’s earlier two articles about it right here and over here.

Suzanne Degges-White, Licensed Counselor, Professor, and Chair at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University, shared her insights about the importance of rules and structure in life with Bored Panda.

“While novelty is always enticing, for the most part, humans need structure and routine— especially as young kids and then mature adults. Structure gives us security and even though we may fight against it, we feel safe knowing that rules exist that keep us (and others) in bounds,” she explained to us.

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Celebrating Pride Despite Our HOA Not Allowing Pride Flags. They Don’t Regulate Yard Lights Though, So... There’s Always A Loophole

Celebrating Pride Despite Our HOA Not Allowing Pride Flags. They Don’t Regulate Yard Lights Though, So... There’s Always A Loophole

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According to Professor Degges-White, we might feel the urge to rebel when we become teenagers. However, this doesn’t change the fact that rules, as a whole, are vital to have.

“During adolescence, the urge to challenge parents takes hold, but without rules/expectations, we would feel adrift. While some of us will always try to bend the rules, break the rules, or challenge the rules, there is comfort in knowing that large-scale chaos isn't going to happen due to the rules that we may be fighting against,” she told Bored Panda.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that everyone has a different level of tolerance for following the rules. Some might embrace them to the fullest and have a difficult time living outside their routines. Meanwhile, others rebel against any and all rules (sometimes to the point of absurdity).

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Old Lady At The Bank

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My gran is reading over my shoulder and just said ‘do you have that lady’s number?’

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The HOA In My Friend’s Neighborhood Recently Threatened Her Neighbors With A Fine If They Didn’t Hide Their Trash Cans. This Is Their Solution

The HOA In My Friend’s Neighborhood Recently Threatened Her Neighbors With A Fine If They Didn’t Hide Their Trash Cans. This Is Their Solution

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“There are some people who feel that any attempts to get them to ‘fall in line’ are unacceptable. I once worked with someone who would always turn in their reports late—whether it was late by a day or just a couple of minutes past the stated deadline, they were consistently going to buck the deadline,” Professor Degges-White revealed to Bored Panda.

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“When asked why they behaved in this way, their response was that they were able to maintain control when they didn't follow the rules. For them, rules at work were something to be broken in order to satisfy their ‘control freak’ tendency,” she said.

“Others, though, use rules as ‘base level expectations’ and want to exceed those expectations and follow rules to a ‘t.’ They maintain their own sense of control by staying way inside of the rules—they take pride in this behavior.”.

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Unauthorized Protests Are Forbidden In Russia, So Artists In St. Petersburg Decided To Do Some Open-Air Practice

Unauthorized Protests Are Forbidden In Russia, So Artists In St. Petersburg Decided To Do Some Open-Air Practice

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Shorts Are Now Deemed "Inappropriate" For Retail Counter Workers At USPS. Skorts Are Still Ok

Shorts Are Now Deemed "Inappropriate" For Retail Counter Workers At USPS. Skorts Are Still Ok

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both of them are rocking those skirts! Edit: thanks you guys for the upvotes, this is the most I've ever gotten!

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My Wife Is A Teacher And Found This While Marking An Assessment

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Whatever each individual’s tolerance for rules might be, society as a whole would fall apart without them.

“Everyone has a different view on rules/boundaries and it might be nature for some and nurture for others. However, on a larger scale, societies cannot function without clear rules and boundaries. Chaos and anarchy result—at any level—when rules fall by the wayside,” the professor told Bored Panda.

Having structure in your life can help you deal with stress. Strict schedules and routines can be very useful when the world seems unpredictable and your future looks uncertain. It’s something to fall back on. Something to rely on. It’s something to give you a sense of control when there’s chaos left, right, and center.

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He Saw Us Feeding The Ducks And Pretended To Be One

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Look at me! I’m a duck! Quack quack.. quack.. it’s pretty cold down here”

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My Mum Allowed Me To Put Any Flag On My Wardrobe Doors Except For The Pride Flag. So, 241 Flags Later

My Mum Allowed Me To Put Any Flag On My Wardrobe Doors Except For The Pride Flag. So, 241 Flags Later

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echo liddle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cleverly hid a few other pride flags in there too (trans, nonbinary and asexual from what i can see)

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see some pride flags tho... : Ignore me i just read other comments edit edit: i have been temporary suspended from commenting for calling someone out that said that i am messed up in the head for being who i am so im going to comment through edits: so many homophobic comments and slurs are being said, what the heck is wrong with people!

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Marilyn Russell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does she care so much? Even my 94 year-old grandmother said people should be able to love who they love.

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If it were a White pride flag would YOU care? Or Black pride? Or Brown pride?

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Erin Kelley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish the mom wasn’t homophobic BUT this is really cool and excellent malicious compliance. Bravo.

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no they didn't.. all the flags combined and arranged by colour turn into the pride flag, but there are no pride flags added. They complied to their mother's (seriously weird) orders

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Shannon LA
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter hangs hers where she wants. She's 16, as long as she's happy and a good person that's all I care about!

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RoseTheMad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw this before and I just love how there's other pride flags hidden in there (Asexual, Nonbinary, Transgender, Intersex.. those are the ones I noticed). Sounds like OP's mother truly is ignorant. I'm sorry OP. At least you have this awesome display though! ;)

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Ellie Giberson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plants are asexual , not humans , other mammals , reptiles or amphibians !! The world is TRULY becoming a disturbing , disgusting place

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would your parent be against a pride flag? The mom is the problem here.

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EP
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just bought my child a pride flag for pride month because she asked and it arrived the next day. I feel for the child who doesn’t get the same response.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there are some other lgbtq+ flags in there that aren't the pride flag :O beating the system doubly

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i see those trans, ace, and nb flags hidden in there and i raise you one i'm so fvcking proud of you! ♥️

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Samia Guled
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surprised to see the Somalian flag here! don't see it often on site alike this, but well done indeed!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how there's a trans flag and apparently she was ok with that but at the thought of a gay flag she's mad.

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Sonja
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do have people problems with pride flags? Come on...

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WhyAmIHere
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah. But the trans flag was snuck in, good job! 👏👏👏

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Michael Fuhry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy c**p, the official flag of the City of St. Louis! (Missouri, USA). Top row, number four from left. And the US states of TN, NM, and SC. Nice.

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1 year ago

The person snuck them in, and the mom probably doesn't know

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use the Ubuntu (Linux) operating system on my computer, and I see you have a flag for Ubuntu in the red section. ... Thanks

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Johanne Trudeau
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My question to Mom is Why??? It won't change anything even if you stamp your feet and yell!!!

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Geordie Girl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd expect them to know each flags country, and to learn about that country for being so smart! (Making them smarter). Lol

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My how creative we all have to become to get needs met!

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you! I noticed our state flag of New Mexico (and it is the best state flag of all) in the middle of the yellow band! The symbol has sacred meaning to the Zia people. Four is a sacred number which symbolizes the Circle of Life: the four directions, the four times of day, the four stages of life, and the four seasons. The circle binds the four elements of four together. State-flag...025036.jpg State-flag-of-NM-62ae7a5025036.jpg

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Melissa J
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this! It takes the pride 🌈 flag to the next level in creativity. 🤩👏👏👏

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez the comments are being Homophobic over a flag. You didnt need to comment but you did, Just scroll on past, no need to make others feel miserable or argue, keep your opinions to yourself if its gonna hurt others. -Omni fellow, Arctic.

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Sarah Rienzi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you?🌈✊ I hope your mom loves you unconditionally ❤️

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Juliane Maxwell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the coolest, had to take some time to match them all up!? Awesome🤗🙋‍♀️

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Daniel Mize
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bought my oldest his first pride flag on our first trip to a pride celebration...love your kids folks, it ain't that hard....

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Nancy Kaminski
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about the IDGAS flag? As in I don't give a S###! So tired of dealing with this nonsense!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They said the mom didn't allow pride flags, but I see the non-binary flag on the bottom right

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Lady Corvid
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The mother (in her ignorance) probably doesn't know all of the flags and doesn't recognize them as being pride, because they aren't the rainbow

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this one ok? Yes. This one? And this one and this one? Yes, yes, of course.

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Ashley Deane
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is going on? How and why are so many people banning the Pride flag?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was trying to figure out what the white and gold ones on the middle of the green section were, lol. (The door handles)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope your mom also realizes that all things are created equal, even the pride flag😉

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The student has surpassed the teacher...mum should be proud!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hehehe I spy the Trans flag, Asexual flag aaand what I think is the non-binary flag?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny that the people here who are calling people idiots, are the same people who don't even know the correct way to use "your/you're". Who, exactly, is the idiot, again?? And good on OP. Smart person. Be yourself. No matter who or what that may mean. Be happy.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you are a minor and not an adult still living with there mum . Great job very creative .

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rock out! You found a way to work around it. As for the mom, hateful person.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gay pride is stupid and has caused more people to be homophobic than they were before.

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Chris Shaffer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true. She never told you that. Cool art, but why make up a fake story to go.with it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could have been more clever if you had skipped the flags of some countries which excute LGBTQ people!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly it likely isnt. Proportionately the largest group at risk for homelessness is LGBT teens kicked out by parents for coming out. (And by that I mean compared to the total number of out LGBT teens not the total population or total homeless population)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did your mom oppose the Gay Pride Flag but ws OK with other flags?

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Russ John
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I were to hang a flag for White pride I would be called racist....

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Ellie Giberson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why wouldn't you want a Normal flag ? Or something pretty like a garden flag

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The pride flag is lame. They should put stars on it that would be cool

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No respect for parents is never a good thing, proves the child has no positive values. I would not care about the pride flag and do find that disrespectful as well.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Respect is earned. This parent doesn't respect their child as a human, so why should they respect their parent as an authority?

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What’s the problem. Not everyone agrees with this pride b******t.

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A man is a man, a women is a women, pride is curable 🤷‍♂️

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Ironically, many of those places would throw you off a roof for being gay, so you may have foiled yourself.

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Yes there is one pride and NB flag but I'm sure the parents didn't look too hard or look up each flag one by one to see what/who they represent. Assume the creativity. No US or British flag, perfect. Countries where LGBTQIA+ is always in faux support of. (Yes I know there's other countries that don't support LGBTQIA+ that made the cut).

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Mom is just wanting a grandkid and here you are being a r****d.

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I Wasn't Allowed To Use A Notebook At My Cashier Job, So I Started Writing My Book About Bullying On Printed Out Receipts. This Year I Finally Published My Novel

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm I'm pretty sure that writing a book while you are supposed to be working is still against the rules

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In fact, a lack of structure can actually lead to more stress down the line. “If people don't have structure and are sitting around with less to focus on, then they also probably will find themselves thinking about the stressful situation more, which can also lead to additional stress and anxiety,” Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., told Very Well Mind

Besides lowering your stress levels, having a regular routine can help you form healthy habits, and make you feel more focused and productive. This can work both with self-imposed and outwardly-imposed routines. However, in some cases, we might not agree with all the rules in place. We might question the need for them or we might feel that the alternatives that we propose are far better.

This can lead to tension between those imposing and enforcing the rules, as well as those who are expected to abide by them. Let’s be frank, some workplace rules are truly bonkers, have no bearing to reality, or might be in place to stroke some managers’ egos. Meanwhile, others might be there for good reason (even if it’s not immediately apparent). It all comes down to good, effective leadership and whether or not bosses actually care about their employees. A good leader can create rules that make sense and benefit (nearly) everyone, not just the few.

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Belarus People React To Lukashenko's Prohibition Of Pro-Democratic Flags

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Eddy Ng, the Smith Professor of Equity & Inclusion in Business at Queen’s University, told Bored Panda earlier that strong leaders in the workplace are those who are moral, principled, and choose to do the right thing. They stand in stark contrast to weak leaders who only do the things that make them popular and have a hard time making firm decisions: they flip-flop, they dither, they can’t make up their minds.

“The notion of servant leadership is gaining attention in the workplace. Although it is associated with many of the strong leadership traits such as empathy, selflessness, and humility, the focus is on the leader’s propensity to serve (or support) their followers. Servant leaders empower and lift up followers (employees) to motivate and fuel their passion,” the professor explained to Bored Panda.

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Czech Fans Were Forced To Take Down The Ukrainian Flag At The Championship. So They Found A Loophole

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On those flags it says "Go home Ivan" and "Natasha waits for you". Those are lines from pretty good song wrote to protest the invasion. Funny thing, in their clip the role of Ivan is played by Petr Novotny, who is major of one part of Prague and he is a huge pain in the a*s for Russians for a long time.

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“Employees can manage that relationship to have work satisfaction. In this instance, employees need to communicate what they need (tools) or work conditions (autonomy) in order for them to perform optimally when working with a controlling boss. Employees need to convey what they can and are able to perform,” he said that the principle of exchange is an important one in workplaces.

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This Restaurant Is Only Allowed To Sell Beer If Someone Buys Food

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My Kindergartener Was Feeling Proud Of This Solution To Her Homework

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However, it’s not just at work where we find rules to abide by. Whether we like it or not, we also adhere to certain limits at home, too. In healthy relationships, both partners make the rules together, communicate efficiently, and respect each other’s boundaries. However, in some relationships, one partner might hold too much power or someone might not be able to enforce the rules and boundaries that matter to them.

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Sandwich Only Sits With My Wife, But I Think I Found A Way To Beat The System

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“In relationships and life in general, too much power can corrupt a person’s behavior. A man or a woman who is normally a very nice, caring, loving and understanding person, can sometimes become quite selfish, mean and unloving if given too much power in a romantic relationship,” Dan Bacon, a dating and relationship expert, told Bored Panda recently.

“Sometimes, a woman will be in a relationship with a man who says that he has boundaries, but then lets her defy those boundaries on a daily basis because he doesn’t know how to stand up to her in an assertive, loving, and effective way,” he explained that boundaries need to be enforced for them to matter.

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“All he does is get upset, sulk and seek pity from her when she defies his boundaries, which she sees as weak, wimpy, and possibly even pathetic. This can then result in her losing respect for him, which can then make her feel as though his so-called ‘boundaries’ aren’t something that she needs to adhere to,” the expert pointed out that boundaries mean nothing if they’re only theoretical. Pleading, demanding, or trying to reason with someone will not get them to respect your boundaries.

“That kind of problematic outcome often happens when one person has way too much power in a relationship.”

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A healthy relationship means that the power dynamic isn’t skewed too far one way or the other.

“Having boundaries respected is not about a man being overly domineering or bossy and making his girlfriend or wife feel like she has no power or say. That is not loving or effective and it will create many relationship problems and most likely cause the relationship to end in a breakup,” he told us.

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Roxy Knows She's Allowed On The Barstool, And Not On The Counter. Roxy Also Likes To Test Her Limits

Roxy Knows She's Allowed On The Barstool, And Not On The Counter. Roxy Also Likes To Test Her Limits

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“A man needs to approach the relationship in a way where his girlfriend or wife feels respected, but also feels the need to respect him in return. If respect is only one way in the relationship, problematic behavior will naturally emerge and boundaries may be defied or disrespected by an otherwise nice, loving, and caring person.”

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If You Have A Stain On Your Shirt, Outline The Stain With A Pen And Give It A Name. This Will Make It Seem Like You Visited A Random Island

If You Have A Stain On Your Shirt, Outline The Stain With A Pen And Give It A Name. This Will Make It Seem Like You Visited A Random Island

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My 9-Year-Old Cousin's Invention. I Think He Did Good

My 9-Year-Old Cousin's Invention. I Think He Did Good

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My Fourth Grader’s Math Homework. She Said “This Way I Didn’t Even Need To Think About It”

My Fourth Grader’s Math Homework. She Said “This Way I Didn’t Even Need To Think About It”

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Playing Outside

Playing Outside

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Today's version of me sitting halfway up a tree reading, after having been told to stop reading in my room and go outside and play

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In The 1990s, A California Man, Steve Comisar, Began Putting Ads In National Magazines Selling "Solar Powered Dryers" For $49.95

In The 1990s, A California Man, Steve Comisar, Began Putting Ads In National Magazines Selling "Solar Powered Dryers" For $49.95

Customers would then receive a simple clothesline in the mail.

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My Professor Asked For The Essay To Be In Times New Roman And A4 Size, He Didn't Say It Needed To Be On Paper Though

My Professor Asked For The Essay To Be In Times New Roman And A4 Size, He Didn't Say It Needed To Be On Paper Though

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Teacher Said We Are Allowed To Bring Single Side Paper For Notes During Final

Teacher Said We Are Allowed To Bring Single Side Paper For Notes During Final

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#43

Very Fussy Chihuahua Will Only Eat If Another Dog Is Watching. Here’s Our Workaround While Our Other Dog Is Away

Very Fussy Chihuahua Will Only Eat If Another Dog Is Watching. Here’s Our Workaround While Our Other Dog Is Away

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He Knows He's Not Allowed On The Counter, But I Never Said Anything About The Lunchbox

He Knows He's Not Allowed On The Counter, But I Never Said Anything About The Lunchbox

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I Wasn’t Allowed To Play Much, So Usually I Woke Up Earlier Than Everyone And Played On The PS1 With The Sound On Mute For A Couple Of Hours. Until I Got Caught

I Wasn’t Allowed To Play Much, So Usually I Woke Up Earlier Than Everyone And Played On The PS1 With The Sound On Mute For A Couple Of Hours. Until I Got Caught

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My Wife Is An English Teacher. She Gave This Student An A For This Assignment

My Wife Is An English Teacher. She Gave This Student An A For This Assignment

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not technically true....they would do this assignment, they'd just do it at the very last minute.

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My Girlfriend Bet Me She Could Write Any Swear Word On My Calculator, I Bet Her $50 She Couldn’t

My Girlfriend Bet Me She Could Write Any Swear Word On My Calculator, I Bet Her $50 She Couldn’t

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Paris Marathon Was Cancelled So This Dude Ran Back And Forth On His 7 Meter Balcony For A Marathon Length

Paris Marathon Was Cancelled So This Dude Ran Back And Forth On His 7 Meter Balcony For A Marathon Length

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sheer determination and monotony are amazing. But the GPS doesn’t seem overly accurate, so he should do an extra 5k or so.

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My Friend Works As An English Teacher In Sweden

My Friend Works As An English Teacher In Sweden

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My Daughter's Job Only Allows Black Pants And No Rips. Her Normal Pair Was Still In The Washer So She Hacked It. Will It Work?

My Daughter's Job Only Allows Black Pants And No Rips. Her Normal Pair Was Still In The Washer So She Hacked It. Will It Work?

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