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Dec 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Who Gets to Sit Where? A Plane Seat Debate

A mom recently shared her story about a tense moment on a flight. She was traveling with her 9-month-old baby and had booked a business class seat. Why? Because it was a long, overnight flight, and she wanted both of them to rest comfortably. She had used her travel points to upgrade, thinking it wo

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Jul 16 2025OPINION

Navigating Personal Boundaries at Work: A Guide to Keeping Your Life Private

At work, it's important to keep some things to yourself. Everyone has a right to privacy, especially when it comes to personal matters. Imagine a situation where someone at work digs into your personal history without asking. It's not okay, and it's definitely not something to discuss at the office.

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Feb 01 2025LIFESTYLE

Who Gets the TV and Space on This Plan? Back and ForthConversation

Sitting in a window seat with extra legroom can be a game-changer for some passengers, especially when it comes to a specific seat near the exit door. The Reddit user on r/delta found themself in an unexpected situation and sought advice. All this because of an extra seat space due to the placemen

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Jan 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Airport Grooming: When Personal Care Gets Too Personal

Imagine waiting in a crowded airport, ready to board your flight, when suddenly you spot someone doing something downright nasty. This guy was clipping his toenails right there in the boarding area! One traveler was so grossed out that they posted a picture of it on Reddit. People were quick to com

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Jan 17 2025LIFESTYLE

Brushing Hair in Transit: Where’s the Line?

A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i

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Nov 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Should You Sing Along at the 'Wicked' Movie?

Ever wondered if it's OK to belt out your favorite tunes from "Wicked" while watching the movie in theaters? Well, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, has something to say about that. In a recent interview, she gave the green light to fans who feel like joining in during the film. "It's great, " she s

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rock Speaks Up: Should You Sing in Musical Movies?

Imagine you're in a packed theater, enjoying the latest musical film. Suddenly, someone next to you starts belting out a tune. What do you do? Many movie-goers have been discussing this very issue following the recently released musical, Wicked. Now, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has weighed in wi

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Nov 01 2024LIFESTYLE

Wedding Day Politics Ban: Couples Keep the Peace

Imagine this: a luxurious wedding just days after a heated presidential election. Franki Priore, a native Long Islander, is set to tie the knot in November amidst political debates. To avoid any unwanted drama, she's putting a no-politics rule in place for her 200 guests. Priore hopes this will keep

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Oct 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Conversation Deflections: How One-Liners Save the Day

Imagine this: you're at a business dinner, enjoying a lovely meal, when a colleague suddenly asks about your recent divorce. Talk about a buzzkill! This happened to someone, who was prepared, though. They had a bunch of clever responses ready to go, so they could dodge the question without being rud

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Sep 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Decoding the 'Annoying Mom' Myth: Navigating School Playgrounds and Parent Groups

Back-to-school season can feel like a minefield, especially when it comes to the social dynamics of parent groups. Are you the or the ? Etiquette expert Jo Bryant suggests six common parenting pitfalls to avoid, but are these really universal rules or just assumptions? Let's break it down. It's a

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