Category Archives: Social Annoyances

Things Not to Do On a Crowded Train: Read a Book

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ChristineM

Crowded subway trains are the bane of any metropolitan area commuter. And especially in New York City, where it seems all of its 8+ million people cram into the same subway car every morning and evening. It’s typical you’ll find … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Ex-Lovers

Posted on February 21, 2012 by orens

If you are anything like me, you keep up with your exs. I always say if you liked someone enough to date them then you certainly like them enough to be friends. Even if things don’t end well, time heals … Continue reading →

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Spoiler Alert: You Ruin Everything

Posted on February 21, 2012 by KristenM

Moments ago I was doing a little research on a movie I’d never seen before and was checking out the trailer on YouTube. Appeared to be the typical cheesy romance and I started to peruse the comments to see if … Continue reading →

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That Awkward Subway Staring Contest

Posted on February 9, 2012 by MattC

There is only one way to deal with a crowded subway: look around and act like you don’t notice the gazillion other people grinding up in your business. However, one of the worst things you can do is be a … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Business

Posted on February 7, 2012 by timd

Going to the bathroom in the office is something no one wants to talk to about. Recently the company I work for switched offices and here the bathrooms have a key. Oh, there are other perpetually unlocked bathrooms as well, … Continue reading →

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New Yorkers Have a Phobia

Posted on January 26, 2012 by kristing

I have decided that every New Yorker has a mass phobia. Everyone is absolutely terribly and wholeheartedly afraid. Of what? Of being left behind by the subway train. This is the only possible conclusion! This is why they push to … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Social Skills

Posted on January 19, 2012 by kristing

A lot of people who go out to business meeting at restaurant do not know how to be social. They are incredibly rude to the service staff and don’t think that there is anything wrong with this. When you’re out … Continue reading →

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There Is A Difference Between Polite And Faux Politeness

Posted on January 13, 2012 by MattC

I overheard someone complaining about their food. My friend and I get lunch at this little takeout Chinese food place. It’s pretty good and we attend there fairly regularly. This one woman gets her food, proceeds to sit down, pick … Continue reading →

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Your Twitter Social Skills?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by timd

A few weeks ago a friend of mine after spending a solid decade of his adult life working towards it got himself a television show. The show seems to be a hit and as a result his Twitter account once … Continue reading →

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General Public Politeness

Posted on January 6, 2012 by MattC

This morning I encountered one of the most obnoxious subway riders EVER. Not only did this girl talk loud enough so that the entire car could hear her, she blasted obscenities at a whim in front of kids, was popping … Continue reading →

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