Recent comments in /f/LifeProTips
Necrowanker t1_j1nk38h wrote
Reply to comment by aMac_UK in LPT: Got a Steam gift card for Christmas? Hold on to it after you put the code in. If your account gets hacked, you can use the old code to recover your account. by Worst_Support
You surely know what they mean when they say "hacked". No one thinks someone got into their accounts through sheer IT skills lol
scottyboy218 t1_j1njx0e wrote
Reply to LPT: If you got your pets gifts this Christmas they didn't end up liking, consider donating them to your local animal shelter. by UnforgivingPoptart
Can confirm! Started volunteering with cats at a shelter almost a year ago.
As a cat owner, I threw out so many beds/toys/scratching things over the years. After starting working at the shelter, they will 100% find a cat that's into whatever you're donating.
Even better, most shelters have a drop off spot - you can literally drive up any time of day/night to drop shit off
Separate_Location112 t1_j1njdgn wrote
Reply to LPT: telling someone who list a significant amount of weight that they already looked great before their weight loss might not be taken as a compliment despite your intentions. by 808adams
Just don’t mention weight. 80% of people who lose weight gain it back.
aMac_UK t1_j1nj9mi wrote
Reply to LPT: Got a Steam gift card for Christmas? Hold on to it after you put the code in. If your account gets hacked, you can use the old code to recover your account. by Worst_Support
Accounts don’t get “hacked”. People just have terrible passwords or security.
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ytk t1_j1niliv wrote
Reply to LPT: If you are hurting this year for money and you don't have a lot for your kids for Christmas/holidays, hide what the gifts you have, make a treasure hunt with clues and riddles, and stretch it out to give them a great experience. by pinheadbrigade
It is a great idea to implement regardless of your situation.
Ok-disaster2022 t1_j1nhyor wrote
Reply to comment by westbamm in LPT: If you got your pets gifts this Christmas they didn't end up liking, consider donating them to your local animal shelter. by UnforgivingPoptart
I mean isnt that a ULPT: when your pet gets too expensive to take care of exchange them at the animal shelter
thisplacemakesmeangr t1_j1nhug3 wrote
Reply to LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
Yeah extra strong cologne doesn't quite send the right message
Huskers_Rhule t1_j1nh1nm wrote
Reply to comment by Galgos in LPT: If you are hurting this year for money and you don't have a lot for your kids for Christmas/holidays, hide what the gifts you have, make a treasure hunt with clues and riddles, and stretch it out to give them a great experience. by pinheadbrigade
Definitely, you're an adult. You can make Christmas special by budgeting through the year and still give them a good Xmas. Without the need for a treasure hunt. What a shitty LPT
TheVudoThatIdo t1_j1ngvp1 wrote
Reply to comment by Dangerous-Bus-2981 in LPT: If you want your non-dominant nostril be dominant instantly, lie down and face the direction in which your dominant nostril is currently active. If it’s the left nostril, face left, if it’s right nostril, face right. Notice after a few seconds, your other nostril is starting to be dominant. by Pr0tanoia
Oh yea I just had surgery to fix my severely deviated septum. I had no idea that I could breath out if of my left nostril and now it freaks me out lol.
birthdaygirl11 t1_j1ngeww wrote
Reply to LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
i feel like most LPTs are so passive aggressive 😂
sometimesdoathing t1_j1ngcsu wrote
Reply to comment by JustIgnorance in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
I bought a $20 pen and $20 nail clippers back in 2015 and they're still my go-to. Bonus is that I've never lost them because they're too "expensive" to lose. Obviously they're high quality items given the price point.
Unit147 t1_j1ngcmq wrote
Reply to comment by buffchixdip in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
Pain builds character, amirite?
clickingisforchumps t1_j1nf1x1 wrote
Reply to LPT - If you have trouble seeing while driving at night shining a keychain light at your steering wheel drastically improves your ability to see the road and oncoming traffic. by Firecrackerbangbang
If you have trouble seeing while driving at night you should not drive at night. Do not risk killing someone for your own convenience.
Moleypeg t1_j1neeu9 wrote
Reply to LPT: If you got your pets gifts this Christmas they didn't end up liking, consider donating them to your local animal shelter. by UnforgivingPoptart
He’s an ungrateful grump, but we’ve been together 12 years. I’m not surrendering him.
Firecrackerbangbang OP t1_j1ndb4j wrote
Reply to comment by EmperorGeek in LPT - If you have trouble seeing while driving at night shining a keychain light at your steering wheel drastically improves your ability to see the road and oncoming traffic. by Firecrackerbangbang
Driving down dark country roads with headlights coming at you is when it's especially useful. Even if you don't have this issue give it a shot and report back the results.
Firecrackerbangbang OP t1_j1nccxw wrote
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Dorkus_Mallorkus t1_j1naqkk wrote
Reply to comment by EarhornJones in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
Very good point. And if you really want to do it, get an expert opinion. I have a close coworker who is huge into expensive Scotch. I was in Scotland and felt like I had to bring him something back. I was at a loss until I thought to seek out an expert at a local bottle shop. Got a great recommendation at a reasonable price, something local and rare. Coworker was very impressed.
[deleted] t1_j1na4fi wrote
Reply to comment by murrimabutterfly in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
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murrimabutterfly t1_j1n9d7y wrote
Reply to comment by MiaLba in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
Honestly, in my experience, the best gift is something personal. I try to think about conversations I’ve had with people and the experiences we’ve shared through the year, and that’s my launching off point. I actively avoid hobbies, due to not usually knowing enough to confidently gift them anything.
Like, my friend loves hedgehogs. I’ve gotten them a few different hedgehog-themed items over the years. One of the first experiences I’ve had with a new friend was at a cafe, and they ordered a taro latte just to try. They love boba and scented candles. I found a taro boba scented candle off Etsy. One of my friends has repeatedly commented on my mug hoard, so I bought them a mug similar to the one they always choose at my place.
Even if it misses, it’s still appreciated and shows you put active thought into them.
And, ultimately, your friends and family will be grateful for anything you gift them (or, should, at least).
Galgos t1_j1n8pma wrote
Reply to comment by pinheadbrigade in LPT: If you are hurting this year for money and you don't have a lot for your kids for Christmas/holidays, hide what the gifts you have, make a treasure hunt with clues and riddles, and stretch it out to give them a great experience. by pinheadbrigade
It's ok for kids to lie to their parents to save their feelings. So no worries.
Dinos_12345 t1_j1nkd9k wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in LPT: Got a Steam gift card for Christmas? Hold on to it after you put the code in. If your account gets hacked, you can use the old code to recover your account. by Worst_Support
Also, password manager. I couldn't tell you any of my passwords if held at gunpoint, I couldn't even give you access to 1password because it also needs the security key which I don't remember by heart either.