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If you had to give one piece of advice that is pretty much universally applicable, what would it be? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I wouldn't dare defile Douglas Adam's memory by not mentioning that you should keep a towel with you at all times, but my second contender is a surprisingly short three-parter:

never lie.
never tell the whole truth.
never pass up a chance to use a real bathroom.

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[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Think before you speak, I speak without thinking and it's got me in trouble for petty things. Using WE over YOU is extremely valuable.. even when you had nothing to do with the problem it is OUR problem.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

"We" should vacuum the house! *wink* *wink*

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I’ve found that one of the best ways to ensure I think before I speak, is to pause before I speak.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

A wise teacher told me to carry a bottle of water, always.

Nobody will stop you from taking a sip, which is really an excuse to pause.