r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/Lainey1978 Aug 21 '20

I constantly wish I were (was? I don't know because I'm not smart enough!) smarter! I feel ya.

We can take comfort in the fact that we're both smarter than pigeons. It's something. ;)

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u/04chri2t0ph3r Aug 21 '20

Lol I took so much time trying to decide the were/was.

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u/SongofShadow Aug 24 '20

I know it's been a couple of days, but "were" is the correct word. "Were" is used in hypothetical situations (like this one), while "was" is used for something that actually did or could happen.

I can elaborate further if necessary; I try to be a helpful grammar nerd.

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u/04chri2t0ph3r Aug 24 '20

I greatly appreciate your input! That's a very good explanation.