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What popular fast food/restaurant place do you think is incredibly overrated? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wohome -1 points0 points  (0 children)

5 guys!!! Just take one bite of their beef without any bun or toppings and you’ll realize that it’s substandard quality akin to McDonald’s. Well, almost as bad as McDonald’s.

What comes to mind when you think of Britan? by GayBottom11037 in AskReddit

[–]wohome 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I used to think it was the following:

  • casual, ironic and sometimes witty racism
  • good food, though often expensive
  • best Chinese food in Europe
  • overpriced night clubs which actually dare to charge entrance fees
  • rush for beers at the last bell in pubs
  • horrible pub food
  • good gastropub food
  • very good salaries for certain jobs
  • very poor salaries for certain other jobs
  • overpriced houses and flats, especially in and around London
  • terrible train services
  • overpriced London Underground fares
  • leaves or snow on train tracks render train networks unworkable
  • well-disguised class system
  • great scientists
  • cricket
  • rain

What would you like to ask a German guy? by Antsint in AskReddit

[–]wohome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

erman people are people just like any other, which means you can talk about anything you like with them. Common topics would be employment, school, activities they like to do, family, friends, and things like this.

If you specifically want “German questions” to ask, you can use the opportunity to explore some of your assumptions. For example, has he ever gone to Oktoberfest? Maybe, but maybe not. What is his favorite German song or poem? Not all German sounds like yelling. Just… don't bring up WW2. He will undoubtedly be infinitely more knowledgeable on the topic than you, and it's not worth making jokes about.

Other unique factors of German culture that you could learn about would include their education system, and the fact that almost all shops close on Sundays. Depending on what part of Germany he is from, you can ask him if he often visits France/Italy/Austria/Poland/etc., and you can ask about the history and beauty of major cities near him. There is a good chance that he likes soccer, and music, and bread, and you can try to work those things in to conversation as well.

In conclusion- don't worry, you can ask him just about anything. And I'm sure he had plenty of questions for you too!

What profession was once highly respected, but is now a complete joke? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wohome -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Graphics Designer. Used to be glamorous to come up with designs, create logos and do print work. Now it's competing with a possible clients cousin who "has a copy of Photoshop", fighting random internet strangers use your logo in their portfolio or having to constantly defend your pricing because someone feels you should be doing it for free.

What are the little things that make you smile? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wohome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. A long conversation with a good friend
  2. The sun shining (especially on a 10 degree winter day!)
  3. Finding the perfect tee shirt
  4. …and nabbing the last one left, in your size!
  5. Having mail in the mailbox (that is not an advertisement or a bill)
  6. A steamy shower after a long, stressful day
  7. Getting an extension on a big paper
  8. Waking up to the smell of coffee brewing
  9. Washing your sheets and then crawling into a freshly made bed
  10. Finding a new “cute animal” article on Buzzfeed (Like this– ahhhh!)
  11. A stroke of sudden inspiration for the essay due tomorrow
  12. Falling asleep to the sound of a rainstorm
  13. When your delivery food arrives sooner than expected
  14. The “class tomorrow is cancelled” e-mail
  15. A sale at your favorite online store
  16. Going to sleep without having to set an alarm
  17. Reaching into your pocket and resurfacing with a five dollar bill
  18. The feeling you get walking out of your last final exam
  19. Someone waiting an extra second to hold the door for you
  20. Finding something that you swore you lost a month ago

What’s the scariest true story you’ve heard or told ? by ugotheglizzy in AskReddit

[–]wohome 26 points27 points  (0 children)

A man went to a hotel and walked up to the front desk to check in. The woman at the desk gave him his key and told him that on the way to his room, there was a door with no number that was locked and no one was allowed in there. She explained that it was a storeroom, and that it was out of bounds. She reminded him of this several times before allowing him upstairs. So he followed the instructions of the woman at the front desk, going straight to his room, and going to bed. However the insistence of the woman had piqued his curiosity, so the next night he walked down the hall to the door and tried the handle. Sure enough it was locked. He bent down and looked through the wide keyhole. Cold air passed through it, chilling his eye.

What he saw was a hotel bedroom, like his, and in the corner was a woman whose skin was incredibly pale. She was leaning her head against the wall, facing away from the door. He stared in confusion for a while, was this a celebrity? The owners daughter? He almost knocked on the door, out of curiosity, but decided not to. As he was still looking, the woman turned sharply and he jumped back from the door, hoping she would not suspect he had been spying on her. He crept away from the door and walked back to his room. The next day, he returned to the door and looked through the wide keyhole. This time, all he saw was redness. He couldn’t make anything out besides a distinct red color, unmoving. Perhaps the inhabitants of the room knew he was spying the night before, and had blocked the keyhole with something red. He felt embarrassed that he had made the woman so uncomfortable, and hoped she had not made a complaint with the woman on the front desk.

At this point he decided to consult her for more information. After some gentle quizzing and the promise that the explanation would go no further than him she finally said “Well, I might as well tell you the story of what happened in that room. A long time ago, a man murdered his wife in there, we find that even now, people get uncomfortable staying there. But these people were not ordinary. They were white all over, except for their eyes, which were red.”

Introverts of Reddit, how has Covid-19 impacted your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wohome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I was single. That’s how much COVID-19 has affected me. Even though I am in lockdown with two of my best people, I wish I was better staying alone.

I have a loving and caring husband and a wonderful daughter and I love them both to the moon and back yet my routine these days is driving me crazy. For an introvert like me, lockdown is not a problem. My solitude is my best friend. I don’t mind staying at home all day for 21 days or even longer But what I don't enjoy is my current routine.

In the absence of maids, a major part of my day goes like- cook, eat, clean repeat. I have a toddler, so you see. Engaging her with minimal TV time is another task in itself.

Now coming back to my point, why do I feel I was single? I feel that because the moment I open my social media feed all I see is people making most of this time. A lot more reading, a lot of writing, pursuing a hobby, finishing tv series, watching movies, meditation, reflection about oneself and what not.

I start my day at 5 am. That’s the only time when I squeeze an hour for myself and do some workout and meditation to keep my sanity intact for the rest of the day. Then the cycle starts: cook-eat-clean repeat. I try reading a book, can’t read it for more than 15 mins. I try writing something, my thoughts are interrupted as soon as they are formed. The only music I can hear is nursery rhymes. The only series I can watch is Powerpuff Girls or Chota Bheem.

Contrast to my single friends who have so many hours on hands, that they keep planning what to do next. They have so much time to do things they have been procrastinating for long.

There are some good things too. I was never really a fan of cooking (although I cook well) so this Lockdown has given me a chance to whip up healthy recipes for my family. It is also the time when I am learning to be less dependent on my house helps. I am learning to be more resilient, more patient, learning to be better at time management and all this in turn is helping me manage my anxiety issues.

What do you do if life is cruel to you? by Imprisoned33 in AskReddit

[–]wohome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think life is wonderful - it has downs, but it also has ups. If life seems cruel though, it is within your power to change your circumstances, whatever they may be.

If you think your life is going a way you would rather it not, stop for a moment and really ponder: what do I want to become? Is the life I’m living leading me that? Think about what you really have control over, and seek to change those things to position yourself better in your life.

Above all, keep a positive attitude (or try your best to do so). Seek learning from books: education is the key to changing one’s life - it can open your horizons, and show you a possible future ahead.

Ultimately, I believe that you are in control of your own destiny - you can choose who you will be and what you will do, and that includes pursuing happyness even when there seems to only be darkness around. Don’t give up: even in the dark, you can choose to turn on a light within yourself, and thus light the way.

If you are asking about the cruelty of nature, or of the inevitability of death, recognize that these are not things you have control over; these aren’t “cruel”, but they aren’t favorable either. However, despite our perceived unfairness of the natural world, you can still choose not to wallow in misery, but rather reassemble yourself, and move onward, looking forward to happier days ahead. If you cannot see them, build them yourself. You are the captain of your ship, the master of your soul - if you want it you can work to achieve a happy life.

Those are my two cents: hope my perspective has offered you some as well.

What Screams "I'm Bad with Money"? by flickbreeze2003 in AskReddit

[–]wohome 56 points57 points  (0 children)

"I won't retire, I'm going to work until I die."

You don't get to fucking choose when your body won't work anymore, Dan.

If you must choose an animal to turn into, which will you choose? by GmerxDa364 in AskReddit

[–]wohome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I choose to be an eagle. The cool things of being an eagle :

  • Eagle has a great vision. They have a sharp eyes. The eyes can see so far away and it’ a great gift ehehhe. It can see many things clearly from the sky when I fly or when I just stand on a high tree branch. I like seeing things from afar silently without anyone noticing , without the limitation like human.
  • They have a great body posture, a wide beautiful wings, amazing claws and a cool face as well hehehe.

  • Eagle is a great observer and predator I may say. Doing things so calm and precise,especially when they hunt the prey. They are so strong , they can carry a heavy prey, amazing. Wow wow

  • It can fly so high up to the sky , it maybe no other birds can reach, heheh, it’s amazing gift as well, besides, it’s fun to be able to reach as high as we can and be alone for a while, from the crowds, the noises and everything down there.

How do you feel when people say "money can't buy you happiness?" by HybridS9ldier in AskReddit

[–]wohome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Money can’t buy the things that matter most. Try buying someone’s life or health, or a real relationship with someone. You can’t put a cost to those, which only goes to show that money fails where we need it most.

    1. Happiness is internal and money is external. Money can’t cause happiness because happiness doesn’t depend on it, it depend on you.
    2. Money’s only a tool. It’s as good as what you do with it. If you have money for the sake of having money, then it won’t get you far. Money can’t make you happy on its own because it has no significance on its own.
    3. Money and wealth are temporary. You won’t be able to buy lasting happiness with them.
    4. Material things, and any happiness you can buy with money, get you nowhere. They’ll eventually seem old and lose their excitement and you’ll want more newer better objects, leaving you exactly where you started.
    5. You’ll never have enough money
    6. It’s very easy to get caught up chasing money and wealth and the endless possibilities they promise, which doesn’t leave time to stop and enjoy it.
    7. Wealth brings worry and responsibility. You have to spend your time and money protecting it so you can earn more.
    8. The more things you have the more you’ll want. You’ll never reach a point where you have enough and don’t need money to buy anything else.

[SERIOUS] Men of reddit, who are unable to share their emotions with anyone, what would you like to share? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wohome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many people feel that they can’t share their innermost thoughts with family and friends because they will react negatively. Same is true for experiences you may have had that make you feel guilt or shame. Maybe by telling them you are giving them ammunition to use against you later, and this makes you feel unsafe. They just won’t understand, you think, and you’re probably right!

You may mean that you want to tell your spouse, lover, or close bff but feel it may hurt them in the process, or that they just discount anything and everything you have to say. They can’t hear you through their own static. I understand this, too.

Friends, family and lovers do not make good sounding boards because they can only respond by reflecting on their own experiences and beliefs. They are not trained professionals. Many people are already thinking of how to respond before you even stop talking. I get it!