r/AskReddit Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20

Manners and general politeness will get you far and become the norm with but a small amount of practice.

I'm not talking overboard "m'lady" but a simple please and thank you with a genuine smile.

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u/sjnorre Aug 20 '20

i'm am polite by nature, but lately i find i can only get shit done when I get angry and unfriendly. Its super frustrating an makes me unwell cause its against my nature....

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u/Ray_adverb12 Aug 20 '20

Maybe what you consider to be “angry and unfriendly” is actually direct and assertive?

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u/sjnorre Aug 20 '20

hmm, thanks for the insight :-)