A scorching hot take on why younger people say 'no problem' instead of 'you're welcome'

Have you ever wondered why people don’t seem to say “you’re welcome” anymore? The phenomenon has really caught on lately but it’s roots go a back further back. Back in 2015, author and professor Tom Nichols tweeted out an angry response after receiving what he thought was poor customer service: “Dear Every Cashier in America: …

Older Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Identity To Keep Driving After He Got Multiple DUIs, So Younger Gets Revenge And “Steals” His Cars

When you’re all kids, you can never really visualize your siblings (or yourself) as a full adult out in the world. That said, I think most of us would be surprised to learn our sibling had turned into a petty criminal. OP’s friend had a brother who did not walk the straight and narrow. Our …

‘This was the last straw for me.’ – Sister Keeps Having Pregnancy Issues And Then Blows Up When Her Younger Sister Gets Pregnant For The First Time

Folks, you’re about to read a story from Reddit’s “Am I the *******?” page that really has it all. Sibling rivalry, family drama, tragedy, etc. And now it’s up to you to see if YOU think the woman who wrote this story acted badly toward her sister. Get started now. “I (28f) am pregnant with …

Older Sister Insists Younger Sister Follow Strict Plant Watering Instructions, Even Though It’s Causing Them To Rot

Taking care of plants is a lot harder than people who don’t have them might think. It’s usually not enough to simply water them regularly and set them in the sun – at least, not forever. OP has older siblings, but it’s her job to water the potted plants in their mother’s garden. She doesn’t …

Dad Demands That Older Sister Invite Younger Sister Into Her Friend Group, But Mom Disagrees. – ‘Emily needs to make her own friends.’

It’s always a bummer when kids from the same family don’t see eye to eye and are on different social levels when they’re growing up. But what are parents really supposed to do about that? Is this parent a jerk for what they did? Get the whole story below and see what you think. “Both …

26-Year-Old Sister Keeps Having Kids Even Though She Can’t Take Care Of Them, So 16-Year-Old Younger Sister Calls Her Out

People have all kinds of opinions on who should be having kids and how many. That said, it’s generally considered to be something you keep quiet about unless the kids are yours, since it’s none of your business. Of course, sometimes those in your family make it your business. OP is ten years younger than …

‘We’re all doom-spending now’: Worker shares why younger people can still afford ‘nice things’ despite having no money

Wages in the United States have been largely stagnant since the 1970s, especially when compared with productivity. As a CNBC article from last year notes, “Between 1979 and 2020, workers’ wages grew by 17.5% while productivity grew over three times as fast at 61.8%.” This gap between earnings and productivity is felt especially hard by …

Dramatic video shows a heroic 3-year-old girl saving her younger sister from drowning in a pool

Warning: The following video contains disturbing imagery. Security camera footage out of Thailand is a warning to people everywhere about the importance of making sure children are safe around pools. It’s also a wonderful story about a toddler being brave and looking out for her younger sister. Kana Kanuengnit, 3, and 2-year-old Kaning were hanging …

Younger Generations Don’t Actually Benefit From Work

In trying to explain the economic divide between Boomers and younger generations, one man figures out that the latter doesn’t benefit from work. It feels like younger generations hear certain phrases from Boomers all the time about our work ethic, lifestyle, and expectations. Most of all, they call us “lazy” and say that we don’t …

Cher Recommends That Women ‘Date Younger’ When Looking For Love During Her Appearance On ‘Chicken Shop Date’

“Believe” singer Cher wants to restore women’s hope of finding true love regardless of age. During her reluctant appearance on the show, Chicken Shop Date shared an essential piece of romantic advice she learned related to securing a life partner. As she discussed love with host Amelia Dimoldenberg, Cher recommended that women broaden their horizons. …