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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Calling Out The "Rudest" Things You Should Never, EVER Do At A Wedding, And I Hope You're Not Guilty Of These
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the "normal" things wedding guests do that are actually rude, and you miiight want to take notes. Here are the eye-opening results: 1."Have the courtesy to RSVP. If people send paper invitations, they come with a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED RSVP. There is literally no excuse for you not to send it back. Also: 1) Don't say yes and then not show up (outside of the rare occasion when something outside of your control happens to prevent you from attending)." "AND 2) Don't say no or not respond at all and then show up expecting to have a seat and eat for free." —mishybp73 2."Bringing your kid to a child-free wedding, thinking that somehow your circumstances or your child's excellent behavior will make you an exception to that rule. This isn't your day; it's the couple's. Your little angel may be your universe, but the actual universe will not stop if your child doesn't go to a wedding they aren't wanted at to begin with." "It's hugely disrespectful to the couple to disregard their wishes, hugely disrespectful to the other adults who may have wanted a peaceful getaway from their kids, and makes you look entitled to be the only one there with a kid running around when everyone else listened and left theirs at home." —misaamaneyagami 3."Getting plastered at the reception. Just because it's an open bar doesn't mean you have to drink your weight in vodka. Have some cocktails and enjoy yourself, but have some self-control." —mishybp73 4."Getting a gift that isn't on the registry. There are some exceptions, but unless you know the couple INCREDIBLY well, it's best to stick with what they requested. I'm speaking from personal experience here. Many people who attended my wedding/showers know that I love to cook and bake, so I was overwhelmed with kitchen gadgets I didn't ask I already had them!" —stephaniep461d11578 5."I HATE when everybody takes out their phone as the bride walks down the aisle. First of all, what will you do with that picture? Post it on socials before the bride gets to do it? Your arm/phone is probably in somebody else's face while you're trying to get a pic, and the bride gets to look at a sea of cellphones on what should be the most special walk she ever takes. Just be in the moment for once, damn." —Anonymous, 35, Indiana "I think having your phones out to take videos and pictures during the wedding ceremony is rude. There are usually designated photographers, and the couple usually doesn't want random guests taking crappy photos of them during the most important part of their wedding. And it just seems like those people aren't being present for the actual vows because their heads are stuck in their phones — and blocking other people's view." —Anonymous 6."Asking the couple when they're having a baby. And not asking if they're having a baby. So instead of, 'Do you think you guys want kids?' It's, 'So, when are you guys going to have kids?' It's slight, but it always annoyed me. My wife and I have been getting that question for years, especially on our wedding day. We're very happily kid-free." —flyerboy6 7."Leaving before the couple. I know it's late, and you're tired, but you agreed to share their special day with them. No couple wants to walk out and see half the party is gone!" —Anonymous, 25, Texas 8."Not adhering to the dress code. If it says cocktail attire, don't wear shorts or sweats. Women should NEVER wear white, unless it's specified that it's OK. If the invite says pastels, wear them. If you are expected to wear something out of your comfort zone, and you're uncomfortable, don't go." —Anonymous, 56, California 9."Dragging people onto the dance floor. What can be seen as encouraging by some can feel like a lot of pressure that can be very uncomfortable. If you have an injury, upset stomach, or aren't in the headspace to dance, having five people trying to cajole you onto the floor at the same time can seem intimidating. Some folks aren't interested in dancing, and making them get on the floor when they don't want to or can't is really rude. Let them enjoy watching the dancing from their seat!" —Anonymous, 30, Washington 10."Trust me, nobody wants to hear your seven-minute speech about how drunk the groom got in college, or how you and the bride cried over ice cream after breakups in the past. The speech should be 45 seconds to a minute tops. Honestly, speeches are drawn out and almost always about the speech giver rather than toasting the couple." "Also, you most definitely don't need to bring your emotional support dog to a wedding." —Anonymous, 38 11."Sneaking their own alcohol into the venue. Not cool." —Anonymous 12."Proposing at a wedding is the most selfish and tacky thing you can do. You are not only taking away the focus from the couple getting married, but you are using all the hard work they put into making their day special to make your own moment special. There are 364 other days of the year. Put in a little effort, and make one of those days special for you instead of stealing someone else's." —catsarebetterthanpeople21 "It's also not okay to ask permission to do it. The bride and groom have enough going on without worrying about hurting feelings for saying no or saying it's okay when they really think it isn't." —mishybp73 13."Wedding planner here. Moving floral/decor!!! Putting aside the creative aspect that we spend working on with clients, you risk breaking something. A guest won't care, but that expense will be passed onto the couple, not to mention the potential mess that could also be caused." —Anonymous, 35, Washington, D.C. 14."Showing up several days early and expecting pre-wedding events specifically for them. My husband and I had out-of-town guests come five days before the actual wedding (they were notified of the dates for the wedding multiple times) who were upset to find out that we didn't have brunches and dinners and other events set up for them." "I understand that sometimes travel can be tricky, but if you are planning to arrive early, understand that the burden is on you to entertain yourself before official wedding activities." —Anonymous, 32, USA 15."[Making entitled requests.] Our church is very large, and we also have an even larger room for parties, so we rent the sanctuary and party room frequently for weddings. My daughter and I supervise during these rental events. We go out of our way to accommodate almost anything the couple and their families want. The guests are another problem altogether! During these rental events, we have had guests make strange requests." "For example: 'Where is the church nursery so I can drop off my children?' Answer: 'Ma'am, the nursery has not been rented for this event.' 'Where are the rest of the bathrooms?' Answer: 'We have ten stalls altogether in the building. The line should shorten as we get closer to the ceremony.' 'We will be requiring a wheelchair for Uncle Bob.' Answer: 'I'm sorry, we don't have a wheelchair on the premises.' (We do have one now.). 'Where is the bar?' Answer: 'This is a church, sir, even the communion wine is Welch's grape juice.' And finally, 'Where can I smoke my cigar?' Answer: 'Outside.'" —Anonymous, Indiana 16."When pregnant guests make a huge fuss about the champagne toast. Please just take the glass, raise it high, toast the happy couple, get the group photo, and THEN PLACE IT on a table or gift it to your partner. You audibly fussing, fighting, resisting, opposing, or dramatically waving off the waitstaff while rubbing your belly in protest, is a whole lot of rude, selfish energy." "You likely just had YOUR stagette, YOUR wedding, YOUR baby shower. This moment isn't about you, babe. Just take the damn glass!!!" —Anonymous, 42, Canada And finally... 17."Being late for any reason that isn't related to the function of the wedding. A handful of people always walk in so close to when the bride walks in. People usually expect to see her, but instead, some late people walk in, all bashful. If you're late, just skip the ceremony and catch the reception. Save yourself the awkward entrance and eye rolls." —Anonymous Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Honestly, YIKES. What are some other common things wedding guests do that are actually rude? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Solve the daily Crossword
IOL News
3 days ago
- General
- IOL News
Race Classification Board Memorial restored: A step towards healing and reflection
The City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department has completed the restoration of the Race Classification Board Memorial outside the High Court Annex building with the original artist, Dr Roderick Sauls. The two benches mimic apartheid-era public benches inscribed "Whites Only" and "Non-Whites Only" include text from the notorious Population Registration Act, which defined the characteristic of different racial groups, often in arbitrary and humiliating ways. "By confronting this difficult history, we create opportunities for reflection, understanding and collective growth. Memorials serve as tangible reminders of the past, facilitating remembrance, healing, and reconciliation. The memorial offers a space for fostering a shared understanding of the past and promoting national identity and unity," said Francine Higham, mayco member for Community Services and Health.
Phone Arena
3 days ago
- General
- Phone Arena
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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
I'm Never Getting On A Plane Again After Reading These 22 Disgusting Things People Have Actually Witnessed Others Do Mid-Flight
Flying is stressful enough all on its own, but if you're stuck next to someone who apparently doesn't know how to behave in public, it can turn into a full-fledged nightmare. Recently, we asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share the grossest thing they've seen someone do on a plane, and I sincerely hope you're not eating anything right now. Here's what they had to say: 1."Resting their nasty, sweaty bare feet on the armrests of the person in front of them (me)." —monicat436c2560a 2."I opened the bathroom door, and from a quick glance, I saw a lady looking at her butt mole in the mirror. Then we both screamed, and I shut the door. The flight attendant told me it wasn't my fault; the lady should have locked the door." —mushroom_gurl_ 3."The kid sitting next to me was picking both boogers and earwax, then showing me how big they were before eating them. Their mom giggled about it." —sassycrocodile178 4."Once someone had the shits on the plane, and when I finally got to use the bathroom, hell, it was just torture, ultimately the grossest thing ever! Considering plane bathrooms are already disgusting." —pinkjellyfish654 5."A woman was licking the hair of a man who was sitting by her!" —om6962 6."I saw a man in the seat diagonally in front of me pull lice out of his hair, look at them, and then squish them the entire flight. I felt like bugs were all over me by the time the flight ended." —glitterycactus476 7."There was something that looked like poop in the barf bag. I thought they changed those bags, but not that time." —wildchild4ever 8."He took off his socks and started rubbing his feet, loudly talking to his companion (who didn't seem bothered by this public behavior) about how much lint they were covered in, as all his foot sock lint floated down on the floor under him. Saying he'd need to keep the socks off for a bit since his feet were still so wet. I was luckily far enough away not to smell anything, but close enough to watch this all unfold." "Comically watching the woman across the aisle with her dramatically twisted face, trying to get her husband to notice foot man as well. Horrified faces on other people who noticed, yet no one said anything. Gross." —dogdadof2 9."My son was on a flight to China from L.A. The man sitting next to him proceeded to remove his socks and shoes. He then began to peel dead skin off his toes, strip by strip. Each piece of skin he flicked away into the aisle, sideways at people sitting across from him, or over the heads of people sitting in front of him. Apparently, the smell was horrendous." —babycapricorn129 10."A gentleman who was on the row parallel to mine, opposite side, was clearly sick, sneezing, coughing, and frequently using the restroom. Well, mid-flight, only about an hour and a half in, he hawked up a nasty piece of phlegm, green mucus. Straight from a scientist's lab. He spit it in his clear water bottle that he brought, left it on his tray, on display for everyone to see. YUCK. I can only imagine the feeling of being the passenger beside him." —honeyymx2 11."Not someone, but myself, unfortunately. The last flight I was on was my first time leaving town without my kids. The anxiety I got from leaving them and being a day's worth of traveling away made me feel physically sick. I knew we'd miss them and I knew it would be hard, but I'd generally been strong about it and despite that aspect, very excited. Once we got as far as boarding the plane, I was nauseous from anxiety." "We got seated and by the time we were buckled, instructed to stay seated and about to take off, I was fighting back vomiting in a big way. The plane took off, and it got worse and worse the more we elevated. Before we got fully in the air and able to use the restroom, it happened. I puked VIOLENTLY, but I stopped it with my mouth. My face looked and felt like a chipmunk storing nuts, except it was a day's worth of meals and bile. I had to SWALLOW it, because remember, we couldn't get up yet. This happened three more times, where each time I swallowed it, because it was coming right back up. The fourth time, my mouth couldn't stop it. It blew out with a FORCE. This happened yet another three times, all actually leaving my body. I puked all over my husband and my lap, and still had to wait a few minutes before getting up to go to the restroom. I felt so bad for my husband and the people sitting around us, because the smell was atrocious. I had to ask for a bag to put my jacket in, a barf bag (just in case anything else was left), and some paper towels for my husband. Still shocked that happened." —asherd402 12."Saw a woman who was eating a salty pretzel. It dropped salt all over the tray table, and then she licked the salt from the tray table." —bedonkawho 13."Changing their baby's crappy diaper on the seat and then placing the crappy diaper under the seat in front of them. The whole plane smelled like shit the entire flight." —shopoholic66 14."An older guy in the row in front of me vomited in his sleep. I think he'd been drinking. The staff cleaned everything up with impressive timing, but that plane never smelled fresh again for the rest of that flight." —batmanofbuzzfeed 15."This woman on the plane sitting next to me was on the phone, on speaker FULL VOLUME while clipping her toenails on the tray. It was absolutely horrifying and disgusting." —kaliiiiiuchiisssssfannnn 16."They ate some salad with funky ass, gross-smelling cheese. And being up in the air, there was no escape from the stench! It was horrible! I was trapped!" —savannahg4e56476eb 17."I saw a guy picking crusty skin off his cruddy-looking feet with his fingers, and then he ate a Subway sandwich right afterwards without washing his hands." —grilledcheese93 18."The guy in front of me had open seats next to him and fell asleep on multiple packets of mayonnaise. They broke open. Kind of felt sorry for the guy until I realized he was drunk." —musecubeart 19."A mother picked apart a sandwich, ate a few random pieces, and put the rest inside of a magazine(??) and SHOVED the magazine back into the pocket of the chair in front of her!!!! She LEFT the magazine in the pocket when leaving the plane, so I took it and threw it away at the gate. I was so mad." —bellagavelin 20."A woman next to me ate a tuna sandwich. With mustard. I was gagging. She continued anyway. It was 8:30 a.m." —dazzlingcrocodile831 21."I saw someone go into the bathroom barefoot." —pepperopigeon 22."I had to catch a last-minute flight and was sitting between two of the smelliest human beings. One would have nonstop raunchy farts (actually tilted his butt in my direction), and the other had rank body odor (he was so shiny from oil). When the flight attendant walked past, she got a whiff, grabbed the seat, jerked back, and asked me to come to the back of the plane. There were no other seats to be had, but she allowed me to stay in the kitchen until it was time to land. God bless that woman." —heroictree78 Have you suffered through someone else's gross behavior on a plane? Share your tale of woe in the comments or via the anonymous form below: Solve the daily Crossword
Health Line
4 days ago
- Health
- Health Line
5 Health Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering can feel good on the inside, help lower your risk of heart disease, and improve your quality of life, among other health benefits. How you decide to contribute to your community is up to you — many options are available. If you regularly volunteer, you probably know that giving back to your community can make you feel good and give you a sense of purpose or greater meaning. But volunteering can also do much more for you, including positively affecting your health — there's even research that supports this. Health and wellness touch everyone's lives differently. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Healthline Media. All quotes are strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice. May prolong your life This finding comes from a 2020 study of 12,998 adults over age 50. Specifically, participants who volunteered for 4 years and at least 100 hours per year had an associated reduced risk of early death compared to those who volunteered for 0 hours. Depending on what you do to volunteer, it can help keep you active and social and your brain sharp, which may improve your overall health and prolong your life. May lower your risk of heart disease According to data from 2004 to 2014 published in a 2018 study, volunteering and performing more informal acts of kindness may help reduce the risk of heart disease in all people. These findings were compared to those who didn't volunteer or help people in their community in other ways. This goes to show that you don't have to engage in organized volunteering — a simple and frequent random act of kindness can also go a long way. May improve your brain performance A 2-year 2021 study assessed the brain performance of older adults with no signs of cognitive decline. The older adults were enrolled in a volunteering program at elementary schools designed to increase their physical, cognitive, and social engagement. Researchers found that adults in the program demonstrated statistically significant improved executive function compared to those in a low-activity control group. May improve your quality of life Volunteering may be one way to enhance the quality of life for people in middle age and older adulthood. A 2018 research review of eight older studies on adults over the age of 50 years found that all studies reported positive quality of life outcomes for participants measured by increases in: life satisfaction self-esteem social support slowed functional decline A 2021 research review found that volunteering roles that specifically gave participants a functional role, such as a mentor, may help improve well-being and quality of life in adults over 80. These findings may help public health experts work toward a solution for social isolation and finding purpose as people get older. May reduce your levels of physical pain A study published in 2023 used survey data of 48,000 people collected yearly from 2011 to 2020 to assess the effect of volunteering and donating on pain levels. Researchers found that those who volunteered or donated reported lower levels of physical pain over the course of the study. This may be because volunteering can help keep you active and steadier on your feet, especially as you get older. The study, however, did not find that volunteering for more hours was associated with lower pain levels. How to start volunteering If you already regularly volunteer, go you! If not, here are some recommendations on where to get started: You can also get involved by contacting local: hospitals or nursing homes food banks churches libraries animal shelters schools Remember that donating can count, too! You can donate blood to a blood drive, hair to organizations that make wigs for people undergoing chemotherapy, and clothing to thrift stores. Consider asking a friend or loved one if you're still looking for ideas. If they're located in the same community as you, they may be able to help connect you with a local organization. Try aligning volunteer opportunities with your skills Do you have a background in teaching, or have you been told that you're good at explaining things? If so, you might be a good fit for educational volunteer roles. If you like animals, consider starting with your local animal shelter. If you enjoy working with children, try reaching out to schools in the area. If you surround yourself with books, you might feel at home in a library. The point is: You don't have to start from scratch. Lots of volunteer organizations and roles can align with the skills you already have (or want to learn!). How the Healthline team volunteers 'Fostering animals! Taking in kittens and dogs and giving them a safe space, love, and security until they find their forever homes has been one of the best things our family does together. It's not always easy, and there have been many tears along the way, but the idea that we can play a small role in changing lives (both animal and human) for the better is both gratifying and exciting.' — Sara McTigue, senior editor 'I've done a lot of different volunteer work over the years, and it always fills my cup. Whether it's preparing meals and wrapping gifts at my local community center or signing up to clean up a park nearby, it feels good to contribute to something. I can't change the world, but I can take part in small acts of service to uplift or improve my neighborhood.' — Samantha Costa, editor 'I started walking dogs at my local shelter, and it's been such a rewarding and low-lift way to give back and help animals in need. The dogs are so happy to get out of their kennels and have some human interaction, so it's impossible not to feel joyful being around them. The volunteer program at the shelter is important for helping the dogs get adopted, and I love being able to contribute to that effort.' — Ginger Wojcik, newsletter editor 'My way of volunteering is more so donating — but it still counts! Every few years, I grow my hair out and cut off at least 8 inches to send to a charity like Locks of Love that makes wigs for those who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. I get a lot of compliments on my hair, so I figure, why not share it! It makes me feel good knowing that even something like hair can be repurposed.' — Sarah Matysiak, editor 'I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster youth … until their case closes (can be anywhere from a few months to years). Being a consistent adult in a youth's life and helping to advocate for their best interests has been a really rewarding experience. 'I've also volunteered with my dog as a therapy dog team through a local shelter for the past couple of years … We would visit a local hospital, senior communities, and a college campus, and it always lifted my spirits. Spending time with my pup is one of my favorite activities, and it was rewarding to bring a smile to people's faces on a rough day.' — Chelsea Logan, managing editor
