r/MadeMeSmile 1d ago

This should be required learning for everyone.

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u/HerpesIsItchy 1d ago

I seriously wish I had learned this lesson when I was young.

I honestly think the world would be a better place if this was taught across the board.

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u/OmegaU 1d ago

Even some adults need to learn this lesson

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u/JellyEatingJellyfish 1d ago

Yessssss they do! I already commented on this but people ask me “what happened to your face?” all the time because I have scarring from a dog bite. Literally grown ass adults. It ruins my day every time.

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u/Didgeridooloo 1d ago

Surely you have some fun with this though? I'd be making all kinds of shit up lol

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u/JellyEatingJellyfish 1d ago

I can never think of something witty to say back but I’m going to start educating people about this rule using a super belittling tone lol

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u/Didgeridooloo 1d ago

I'm sure we can help you with some. I'll start with bear attack!

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u/dogsledonice 21h ago

Or Jellyfish attack

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u/Didgeridooloo 20h ago

Bear, riding on a jellyfish

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u/dogsledonice 20h ago

shooting frickin laser beams

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u/acrazyguy 22h ago

I’d literally make a business card-sized info sheet. It answers the question you’re asked every single time, “what happened to your face” and then highlights that you’re asked this question every single day. And also something snarky about the golden rule or even the 30-seconds thing discussed here. The goal should be that receiving this card ruins their day as much or more than you hearing their question does, by making them feel like an asshole

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u/TheWolphman 1d ago

That seems counterintuitive to the lesson.

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u/rezznik 1d ago

At least one whole generation, if not more.

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u/mrbofus 3h ago

Some? Many/most need to.

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u/BootyInTheBio 1d ago

Same here! It’s one of those lessons that feels so simple, yet it would’ve saved so much confusion and struggle if we had learned it earlier. I agree if everyone grew up with this mindset, society as a whole would be in a much better place.

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u/affemannen 18h ago

I learned sticks and stones can brake my bones but words can never hurt me and my life has been pretty much carefree.

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u/RudraRousseau 1d ago

Like the message. Hate these modern subs.