Yesterday, Reddit user u/Slow_Possible6443 asked the AskReddit community an interesting question: "What is something you do that more people should be able to do?"
The thread quickly went viral as thousands of people shared things they thought we should all do. Here are some of the top-voted and best comments:
1. "Be kind to people. I worked some shitty jobs in my youth, and the people who were actively decent made it bearable. I am actively kind to people in everyday life."
2. "Keep quiet."
3. "Cook a decent meal without burning the house down. I'm in my mid-20s, and it still surprises me how many people just don't know how to cook."
4. "Clean up after yourself."
5. "How to use Google for simple problem-solving: What time does the grocery store open? How to change a light bulb? Or how do I send an email in Outlook?"
6. "Empathize. Blows my mind how little empathy I see anymore. You start to see things so much differently when you can empathize."
7. "Be willing to learn, especially when it comes to technology!"
8. "Eat out or go to the movies alone."
9. "Have a nonchalant attitude in life. Many people go through life counting their mistakes, letting other people control their lives through emotional or mental abuse (think stressful jobs), comparing themselves with others, causing low self-esteem, and thinking they're not worthy, etc."
10. "As a male, crying in front of someone or asking for emotional support. I don't just blubber in front of anyone — in fact, I only do it in front of my significant other — but it does help a bit when going through a rough patch."
11. "Control your emotions. I know many people who let their emotions control them. Learning to cope with negative emotions, and having healthy outlets and ways to communicate them, is really important. The world would be a better place if more people could do this."
12. "Try polite conflict resolution instead of just yelling to appease your anger."
13. "Know CPR. There are lots of places to take a class, and a lot are free. If you want certification for basic life support, you usually have to pay, but CPR and learning how to use an AED, or automated external defibrillator — it’s pretty simple — can be free and can save someone’s life."
14. "Laugh about yourself. I mean, seriously, how sad is your life when you get pissed every time someone makes a joke about you? Stop taking everything so damn serious!"
15. "Separate what you heard from what someone actually said."
16. "Take a loss with grace. Losses are just learning opportunities. When people are sore losers, it's indicative of much bigger emotional problems, IMHO."
And lastly...
17. "Apologize."
You can read the full thread of responses on Reddit.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.