Most of us have heard someone say, “Live with no regrets.” But in reality, according to science, regret serves a purpose in our lives. This fact is especially true when we’re young and have time to correct our mistakes. By implementing practices like the ones on this list, you might be able to save yourself…
English is a tough language to speak, and sometimes, a single word can be challenging through and through. Certain letters and sounds have no business being next to each other. But nevertheless, they sit side-by-side. From rural to erinaceous, the words on this list are enough to make any American’s tongue twist. 1: Anemone An…
When you see a young person use abbreviations that are nothing like the traditional “RSVP” and “ASAP,” do you cringe, or does it give you FOMO? With many people wanting to send and receive information quickly, new acronyms seem to appear by the minute. The problem? For many Americans, they’re too hard to keep up…
Love it or hate it, Spam is a cultural staple. What started as survival food is now a beloved part of many trendy and nostalgic dishes, from Spam Musubi to Spam and eggs. If you’re still hesitant about the so-called mystery meat, these facts might make you realize it’s not (quite) as bad as you…
We often see nostalgia as something sweet and endearing, but that’s not always true. Experts call nostalgia a “mixed emotion” because its effects can be good or bad. Whether you’re aware of it or not, nostalgia sometimes stops being a comforting old friend and becomes our darkest enemy. These are situations when that’s the case. 1:…
Restaurants should aim to please their customers. But as many Americans unfortunately know, that’s not the case in every locale. From blasting music so loud that diners can’t hear one another to setting strict table times, Americans feel that some restaurants fail in customer etiquette. YouGov set out to determine which restaurant behaviors American customers…
Saying “no” is uncomfortable, but the alternative isn’t better. People may walk all over you if you don’t set boundaries for yourself. So, the next time you don’t want to attend an optional after-work event or babysit your neighbor’s kid, practice declining using these phrases. Mindfully American analyzed some of the most common scenarios when…
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. In the United States, some controversial practices don’t have legal consequences, but they may earn you strange looks from others. These acts range from inconsiderate and rude to morally or ethically questionable. Some may be harmless, while others can have potentially dangerous consequences. Read through…
Being in one’s twenties is a time of trial and error. Mistakes are part of the journey, but experts caution that some missteps can dramatically alter our life’s path in unfavorable ways. Approximately 33% of twenty-somethings spend a portion of their twenties moving to a new residence every year, and they change jobs an average…
In the 1950s and 1960s, you might have had it made in the shade, but if you didn’t cut the gas, you’d be cruisin’ for a bruisin’. Can you dig it? Throughout the ’50s and ’60s, Americans introduced many unique words and phrases into popular culture. Over time, these expressions have fallen out of style,…
