7 Ridiculous Standards We Need To Stop Sticking To

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I don't know what it is exactly, but it seems like in today's day and age, we're taking almost everything for granted. Common sense isn't so common anymore. And adults aren't being adults. It's ironic because the internet, social media and modern technology are all making us go backwards. Here's 7 ridiculous standards we need to stop sticking to 1) It's okay to be late No. It's not. I don't know when, but some people think that it's okay to never be on time. The worst I came across was people showing up for a movie late, making the rest of us late. It's not okay to be late. If you think it's okay, it means you don't respect the other party. If you don't show up on time, it means you don't respect time, and that means you don't respect yourself. Grow up and show up. It's not that hard. 2) It's okay to be busy all the time. No. It's not. I get it. You have many things to do. But everybody is busy today. If something or someone means something to you, you'll make the time and put in the effort. Trust me, you've your entire life ahead of you to be busy, especially after you start work. It's up to you to make the choice, make some changes and realize that you get to do things that really matter. 3) It's okay to not reply or return a call I actually just only recently encountered this phenomenon, that some people out there simply do not check their phones at all simply because "they're that type of people." Yes. Others validated this to me, telling me that it is a normal habit to not want to check one's phone entirely and effectively disappear for a few days. I think it's alright to prioritize your communication habits, but to disappear entirely? Not cool. A smartphone is meant to make people smart, not stupid. 4) It's okay get away with anything just because you're rich or famous You know it's true. Rich or famous people are getting away with doing bad things just because of their status. It's sad because the average person doesn't dare to talk back. 5) It's okay to cheat on your partner Infidelity, for some reason is extremely common today, even among married couples. It's so common that research is done on it, particularly on good people who you never thought will cheat. But cheating, is still cheating. It's a horrendous act that hurts people. End of story. If you aren't ready to commit to a relationship, then don't. Be honest and respect your partner. Cheating will never end well and there'll be consequences. 6) It's okay to allow bullying I personally find that not enough is done to curb bullying. The victim is always told to simply "get over it." That's not enough. We need more education. The bullies must be punished to a certain extent while the victim must be given more encouragement. 7) It's okay to allow a friend to be toxic and not do a thing about it This entire article can be encompassed in this point: allowing a friend to be toxic. Time and time again, I am always told, "He's like that. Let him be" or "She's a girl. They get to be unreasonable. I find that extremely ridiculous. If someone is doing something wrong, then something needs to be said. Tolerance can only go so far and it'll only eventually harm others. Stop accepting ridiculous standards I say. Make a change for yourself and others around you. Just for Pick The Brain readers Hey guys! Want to start being nice to yourself to lead a happy life NOW? Get my free book then. I’ll activate that happiness in you: 12 things happy people don’t give a f**k about!

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