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[–] [email protected] 21 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If you can internalize the idea that everyone else is doing the same thing, social situations get a lot easier.

Most of the time most people are thinking about themselves, just like you, so they probably remember the stupid thing they did more than the stupid thing you did.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

also at random times like when im brushing my teeth or taking a shower.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago

Duolingo has a light mode?