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What Not to Do in a Job Interview (If You Don’t Want the Job)

So you’ve landed a job interview. Congratulations! Time to blow it spectacularly. Whether you’re plotting your escape from corporate drudgery or just conducting social experiments with HR personnel, here’s your foolproof guide to making sure you never get a callback. Of course, if you do want the job, simply do the exact opposite. Voilà—instant interview prep. 1. Arrive Fashionably…

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The Easiest Ways to Be the Least Interesting Person in the Room

(And how to avoid becoming human background noise) Picture this: You’re at a dinner party. People are chatting, laughing, bonding over spicy hummus and childhood trauma—and there you are, nodding like a bobblehead, clinging to your drink like it’s your emotional support chalice. Everyone drifts away one by one, and you’re left wondering: Is it me? Yes. Yes, it…

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How to Become the Most Awkward Person at a Party: A Guide to Social Blunders

Ever been to a party and felt like a complete social misfit? You’re not alone. While some people seem to navigate social settings with effortless grace, for others, it feels like a minefield of potential blunders. If your goal is to become the most awkward person in the room, you’ve come to the right place. Follow these simple steps,…

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What Not to Do When You’re a Guest in Someone’s Home: A Survival Guide for the Socially Unaware

There’s an ancient and noble tradition that dates back to the early cavepeople: entering someone else’s home and not being a complete menace to society while you’re there. Unfortunately, like common sense and landline phones, guest etiquette is rapidly becoming extinct. Whether you’re staying the night, popping in for dinner, or just “using the bathroom” (and staying 45 minutes),…

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