We're back with another round of opinions that people whisper, but never quite say out loud. Part 5 of our unpopular opinions poll is here! We're talking about friendships, careers, family dinners, travel, and a few other things that tend to start arguments at the worst possible moments.
If you've been around for the previous parts, you already know how this goes. If you're new here - welcome! There are no right or wrong answers - just honest ones.
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Meetings should always have a strict time limit
And a mediator so everybody gets a say and not just the shouty annoying person that you can't understand why manglement tolerates.
Compliments from strangers are more meaningful than from people you know
Family dinners are more of an obligation than a joy
Well, if you don't much like your parents or siblings, it's difficult. But by the time they are all dead (pensioner here) the family dinners are with your married (or not) kids and grandkids. You'd love it (but they may not!)
College is oversold as the only path to success
Been advising graduates to consider trades. "Little debt, $45k/yr BEFORE ot.
Freelancing is lonelier than people admit
Gym culture has made people obsessed with appearance, not health
Social media culture has made people obsessed with appearance. Or rather, it has turbocharged it.
A gap year is just procrastination with better PR
Worked with a few people who went from HS to college to work. A gap year would have gone a long way to rounding them out.
Smart watches are just anxiety on your wrist
I have found it's the opposite, I have limited what notifications come through to my watch and no longer feel the need to always have my phone with me in case of an emergency or somethingimportant, so now I check it/use it less.
Tipping culture has gotten completely out of control
Binge-watching ruins the experience of a good show
My favorite TV show lasted only one season and could be watched in its entirety in 20 hours straight. I have never done so because of my personal preference for remaining married.
Traveling solo is overrated and just lonely
Depends who you are doesn’t it ! Me being alone is bliss , so if I did travel it would suit me perfectly ,however others like company so this wouldn’t suit them at all,
Your 30s are more fun than your 20s
Salads are never actually filling
It really depends on what kind of salad, and how much you're eating
Passion is a bad reason to choose a career
You really don't know if you have a genuine passion for a career until you've been it it for a while. And the chances are that it won't be exactly the same passion as you were expecting.
Owning a car in a city is more hassle than it's worth
Splitting bills 50/50 on a first date is a bad sign
Hoomans do not really understand the value of medium sized cardboard box. Agree or not?
I took it as "Yes, but I'd never admit it to others."
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Would you defend this statement absolutely, not a chance, or only in private?
Load More Replies...Hoomans do not really understand the value of medium sized cardboard box. Agree or not?
I took it as "Yes, but I'd never admit it to others."
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Would you defend this statement absolutely, not a chance, or only in private?
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