brightside--2020-11-20--10+ Types of Customers That Waiters Try to Stay Away From

It ’ s thought that the most difficult thing a waiter has to do is to not mix up their orders and to not make a mistake when counting their giant bundle of cash tips at the end of their shift .
It ’ s strange that people still prefer to work office jobs , when there is such a high turnover of servers and it seems like they make a decent living .
Of course , as in any service-related field , there are a plethora of pitfalls in the everyday work of waiters .
And there are certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the stress .
We at Bright Side believe that any work deserves respect , and it certainly couldn ’ t hurt to care about a person who is directly responsible for the enjoyment you ’ ll get from your dinner .
So we found out what types of customers make waiters more nervous and why .
And as a bonus , we found an answer to the question regarding which guests are most loved in restaurants .
By sociable we mean people who like to communicate with the service personnel , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like wanting to be friendly , show a sincere interest in the waiter , and let them know that no one considers them a servant .
The waiter ’ s reaction to these types of people will be reservedly polite at best .
And it isn ’ t because of a sudden attack of snobbery — waiters just have to keep a lot of important things in their heads while they are working .
For example , the lady at the second table is allergic to peanuts , it ’ s time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the couple in the corner has asked for a bill ... And in these conditions , it ’ s pretty difficult to conduct conversations about the weather and their health .
Moreover , elderly guests who are in no hurry often like to talk .
• As much as I like talking to you , please , don ’ t try to draw me into a long conversation .
I truly want to be friendly , but I don ’ t have time to stand there and talk to you about my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ / Reddit All waiters know that one day , they will come across a guest who has decided to come to the restaurant they work at , not to enjoy delicious food , pleasant surroundings , or good company .
No , the point of their visit is to make the restaurant staff nervous .
This visitor can ’ t be satisfied with anything — neither with the temperature in the room , nor with the quality of the service , the music , the cuisine , or the prices .
Paradoxically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t leave the restaurant to find another one they might like , they ’ ll just spend as much time there as possible , basking in the attention of waiters and managers .
• A man came to my parents ’ restaurant , and he made me go back and forth to the kitchen the whole dinner — first , the dish was overcooked , then undercooked , then it turned out that he had a gluten intolerance ( he still ate a pie ) .
He also tried to steal a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rude to one of the waitresses , and in the end , he demanded compensation for the poor service .
© xJek0x / Reddit There is nothing wrong with bringing the whole family ( with children ) to a restaurant .
Typically , parents choose one of 2 types of behavior .
Some parents allow their children to have fun in the dining room , bump into waiters , and sob over soup that is too hot , while they themselves calmly enjoy their dishes .
Others ask their server to bring them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay attention to their child , and generally try to make them behave as calmly as possible .
It ’ s easy to guess which type of parent waiters like more .
• A few days ago , a family came to our restaurant — parents and 2 small kids .
When I came to deliver their order , I saw that the kids had gotten all of the sugar cubes out of the pot and were playing with them , throwing them at each other , building walls , and so on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the parents , seeing that , said , “ Don ’ t worry , we ’ ll put them back afterward.
” Wow , thanks a lot , so considerate of you !
© AeAjnabi / Reddit Sooner or later , a waiter becomes a true master in their field — they don ’ t need to write down an order , they bring dishes on time and in the right cadence , and they don ’ t distract their guests , but at the same time , they care about their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t guarantee good tips if the client is a strong opponent to tipping .
Their favorite phrase would be , “ Why should I pay extra for their work ?
” The harsh truth is that waiters live off of tips — this is how the business model of any restaurant is built , and the waiters didn ’ t come up with it .
• For 4 months , a couple of teenagers visited us every Sunday , and they didn ’ t leave tips , regardless of the quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my boss decided that she had had enough , and when they came , she told me to take their table and “ do everything to deserve this 0 % .
” The next 45 minutes were great — I waited 5 minutes before greeting them and bringing them water .
When they were ready to order , it turned out that I had no pen .
After a couple of minutes , I came back to them , but when they were placing their order , I asked them to wait while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messed up their orders , had time to play on my phone and let their food cool down properly , and then went on break .
They said they would never come back to see us .
© unknown author / Reddit Among the many guests that dine at restaurants , there are people who place an order so undecidedly that doubts arise as to whether everything is alright with them .
No one expects a customer to thoroughly understand all the intricacies of the cooking process or the complex names of sauces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rule , a waiter expects at least minimal interest from the client .
Unfortunately , a waiter may get an empty look with a tinge of growing panic in response to the simplest questions , for example , about the desired degree of steak doneness or about how the customer wants their salad dressing to be served .
• Please don ’ t say you ’ re ready to order if you ’ re not ready to order .
Servers have a list of things constantly ticking off in their head that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to stand there listening to your hesitation .
Asking questions is a different story , but if you ’ re actively not ready , please don ’ t waste my time !
© emcon353 / Reddit This person is a very uncomfortable guest for any waitress .
Usually , he comes alone , orders only drinks , and stares at the girls for the whole evening .
If you are unfortunate enough to be his waitress and at the same time , are a pretty girl , then , most likely , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking for your phone number .
• I never call guys who gave me their phone number .
At the same time , I keep all the receipts with numbers , they are something like trophies to me .
The worst thing that can happen is a huge bill that has a phone number on it and no tip .
Do I have to call you to get my tips , or something ?
© danam524 / Reddit On one hand , guests from abroad may be a source of a headache .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems with the language barrier can be somehow solved , as a rule , foreigners turn out to be the most pleasant , undemanding , and grateful clients .
However , waiters should take into account national peculiarities and not try , for example , to offer Italians pasta with a meat patty .
• I don ’ t know how many times tourists have come to me and tried to speak to me in German , Russian , French , or Italian .
They get very surprised and even angry that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some of them even continued to speak Russian to me , probably hoping that if they repeated their words enough times , I would finally realize that they were allergic to peanuts .
© columbu / Reddit Of course , restaurants , especially those with a romantic atmosphere , seem to be made for dates , sweet conversations , and flirty touches .
It isn ’ t surprising that couples in love like to visit restaurants , but waiters are sometimes not happy with these guests .
They are too focused on each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and are in no rush to leave the table .
If you add this to the need to turn away from time to time if you don ’ t want to look awkward , you ’ ll understand why romantic couples can sometimes be annoying .
• This couple sat down at a table , and the guy sat with his back turned to the center of the room so he couldn ’ t see when I approached the table .
When I was about to fill their glasses with water , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly asked his girlfriend , “ Are you ready to make me a father tonight ?
” The look on his face when he realized I heard everything was priceless .
© billabong2630 / Reddit People who like to joke around with service personnel probably have never tried to see themselves through the eyes of a waiter .
Believe me , at the end of a 12-hour shift , even very good jokes aren ’ t very funny , and there is nothing to say about the bad ones .
Yes , waiters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do it only out of politeness .
Think about it , do you really want your sense of humor to be appreciated by people who have no other choice ?
• I have been a waiter for 5 years .
My top list of jokes is , “ Can I get you anything else ?
” — '' Yeah , a million dollars . ''
“ Would you prefer soup or salad ?
” — '' Yes , I would like a super salad . ''
There ’ s a few more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forget them .
I get that the customer is simply trying to brighten their server ’ s day .
I genuinely do appreciate the effort .
It ’ s just that none of their jokes are original and after 5 years , it gets really old .
Such a nice gesture , but it doesn ’ t change the fact that these jokes are terribly unfunny .
© Cubs1081744 / Reddit Another type of guest who can turn an ordinary work shift into torture are people for whom rudeness is the only habitual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person places their order , the waiter learns that they ’ re a “ servant at a dump , ” people who dine here are probably “ poisoned with glutamate , ” and that the owners “ are absolutely crazy to sell food at such prices.
” Finally , this question will surely be asked , “ You ’ ll spit in my food , right ?
” Of course , no one would spit anywhere , especially since there are a lot of cameras in any restaurant , but this dialogue won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s mood .
• I worked at a pizza restaurant .
Once , some young guys who were around 18-20 years old came to us , and one of them was very rude to the waitress for no reason .
She got so pale , it was like she ’ d seen a ghost .
Well , I found a way to teach him a lesson .
He ordered a salad and tea .
When he took the first sip , we defiantly laughed and looked at each other , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salad ( we had done nothing to his order , but he totally thought we did ) .
So he blushed and calmed down .
He didn ’ t eat anything but , in fact , he couldn ’ t accuse us — because he got a normal salad and ordinary tea .
He left the restaurant hungry that day .
© Overheard / Ideer The opposite of sociable guests are customers who go to great lengths to emphasize their superiority over the service staff .
Actually , waiters , especially in expensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earn more than they do , otherwise they probably wouldn ’ t come here .
But reminding the service staff about this fact once again isn ’ t the most practical way to get quality service .
• A wealthy couple I was friends with a few years ago offered to take me to a legendary , 5-star Italian restaurant in the city with my best friend and her husband .
They offered to cover the whole bill since there ’ s no way my friends or I could afford that .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend would be so affected by the experience .
She told the waiter she didn ’ t understand why she needed a menu when they should just be able to “ intuitively design her food experience for her.
” He said , “ Very well , ” took the menu , and came back with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs for her .
It was so funny .
© powaqua / Reddit

It’s thought that the most difficult thing a waiter has to do is to not mix up their orders and to not make a mistake when counting their giant bundle of cash tips at the end of their shift. It’s strange that people still prefer to work office jobs, when there is such a high turnover of servers and it seems like they make a decent living. Of course, as in any service-related field, there are a plethora of pitfalls in the everyday work of waiters. And there are certain types of customers that just add on to the stress.
We at Bright Side believe that any work deserves respect, and it certainly couldn’t hurt to care about a person who is directly responsible for the enjoyment you’ll get from your dinner. So we found out what types of customers make waiters more nervous and why. And as a bonus, we found an answer to the question regarding which guests are most loved in restaurants.
1. Sociable guests
By sociable we mean people who like to communicate with the service personnel, and who probably have the best intentions — like wanting to be friendly, show a sincere interest in the waiter, and let them know that no one considers them a servant. The waiter’s reaction to these types of people will be reservedly polite at best. And it isn’t because of a sudden attack of snobbery — waiters just have to keep a lot of important things in their heads while they are working. For example, the lady at the second table is allergic to peanuts, it’s time to clean the dishes at the fourth table, the couple in the corner has asked for a bill... And in these conditions, it’s pretty difficult to conduct conversations about the weather and their health. Moreover, elderly guests who are in no hurry often like to talk. As much as I like talking to you, please, don’t try to draw me into a long conversation. I truly want to be friendly, but I don’t have time to stand there and talk to you about my family and studying. © unknown author / Reddit
2. Complainers
All waiters know that one day, they will come across a guest who has decided to come to the restaurant they work at, not to enjoy delicious food, pleasant surroundings, or good company. No, the point of their visit is to make the restaurant staff nervous. This visitor can’t be satisfied with anything — neither with the temperature in the room, nor with the quality of the service, the music, the cuisine, or the prices. Paradoxically, at the same time, they won’t leave the restaurant to find another one they might like, they’ll just spend as much time there as possible, basking in the attention of waiters and managers. A man came to my parents’ restaurant, and he made me go back and forth to the kitchen the whole dinner — first, the dish was overcooked, then undercooked, then it turned out that he had a gluten intolerance (he still ate a pie). He also tried to steal a bottle from a nearby table, was rude to one of the waitresses, and in the end, he demanded compensation for the poor service. © xJek0x / Reddit
3. Parents
There is nothing wrong with bringing the whole family (with children) to a restaurant. Typically, parents choose one of 2 types of behavior. Some parents allow their children to have fun in the dining room, bump into waiters, and sob over soup that is too hot, while they themselves calmly enjoy their dishes. Others ask their server to bring them a drawing album and felt-tip pens, pay attention to their child, and generally try to make them behave as calmly as possible. It’s easy to guess which type of parent waiters like more. A few days ago, a family came to our restaurant — parents and 2 small kids. When I came to deliver their order, I saw that the kids had gotten all of the sugar cubes out of the pot and were playing with them, throwing them at each other, building walls, and so on. My immediate reaction was horror, but the parents, seeing that, said, “Don’t worry, we’ll put them back afterward.” Wow, thanks a lot, so considerate of you! © AeAjnabi / Reddit
4. Greedy guests
Sooner or later, a waiter becomes a true master in their field — they don’t need to write down an order, they bring dishes on time and in the right cadence, and they don’t distract their guests, but at the same time, they care about their customers’ comfort. But all this doesn’t guarantee good tips if the client is a strong opponent to tipping. Their favorite phrase would be, “Why should I pay extra for their work?” The harsh truth is that waiters live off of tips — this is how the business model of any restaurant is built, and the waiters didn’t come up with it. For 4 months, a couple of teenagers visited us every Sunday, and they didn’t leave tips, regardless of the quality of the service. One day, my boss decided that she had had enough, and when they came, she told me to take their table and “do everything to deserve this 0%.” The next 45 minutes were great — I waited 5 minutes before greeting them and bringing them water. When they were ready to order, it turned out that I had no pen. After a couple of minutes, I came back to them, but when they were placing their order, I asked them to wait while I texted my boyfriend. I also messed up their orders, had time to play on my phone and let their food cool down properly, and then went on break. They said they would never come back to see us. © unknown author / Reddit
5. Indecisive guests
Among the many guests that dine at restaurants, there are people who place an order so undecidedly that doubts arise as to whether everything is alright with them. No one expects a customer to thoroughly understand all the intricacies of the cooking process or the complex names of sauces and side dishes, but, as a rule, a waiter expects at least minimal interest from the client. Unfortunately, a waiter may get an empty look with a tinge of growing panic in response to the simplest questions, for example, about the desired degree of steak doneness or about how the customer wants their salad dressing to be served. Please don’t say you’re ready to order if you’re not ready to order. Servers have a list of things constantly ticking off in their head that they have to do, but they have to stand there listening to your hesitation. Asking questions is a different story, but if you’re actively not ready, please don’t waste my time! © emcon353 / Reddit
6. Heartbreakers
This person is a very uncomfortable guest for any waitress. Usually, he comes alone, orders only drinks, and stares at the girls for the whole evening. If you are unfortunate enough to be his waitress and at the same time, are a pretty girl, then, most likely, you will have to listen to him asking for your phone number. I never call guys who gave me their phone number. At the same time, I keep all the receipts with numbers, they are something like trophies to me. The worst thing that can happen is a huge bill that has a phone number on it and no tip. Do I have to call you to get my tips, or something? © danam524 / Reddit
7. Tourists
On one hand, guests from abroad may be a source of a headache. On the other hand, if the problems with the language barrier can be somehow solved, as a rule, foreigners turn out to be the most pleasant, undemanding, and grateful clients. However, waiters should take into account national peculiarities and not try, for example, to offer Italians pasta with a meat patty. I don’t know how many times tourists have come to me and tried to speak to me in German, Russian, French, or Italian. They get very surprised and even angry that I don’t speak their language. Some of them even continued to speak Russian to me, probably hoping that if they repeated their words enough times, I would finally realize that they were allergic to peanuts. © columbu / Reddit
8. Couples
Of course, restaurants, especially those with a romantic atmosphere, seem to be made for dates, sweet conversations, and flirty touches. It isn’t surprising that couples in love like to visit restaurants, but waiters are sometimes not happy with these guests. They are too focused on each other, don’t order much, and are in no rush to leave the table. If you add this to the need to turn away from time to time if you don’t want to look awkward, you’ll understand why romantic couples can sometimes be annoying. This couple sat down at a table, and the guy sat with his back turned to the center of the room so he couldn’t see when I approached the table. When I was about to fill their glasses with water, he, still not seeing me, suddenly asked his girlfriend, “Are you ready to make me a father tonight?” The look on his face when he realized I heard everything was priceless. © billabong2630 / Reddit
9. Pranksters
People who like to joke around with service personnel probably have never tried to see themselves through the eyes of a waiter. Believe me, at the end of a 12-hour shift, even very good jokes aren’t very funny, and there is nothing to say about the bad ones. Yes, waiters still have to laugh, even if they do it only out of politeness. Think about it, do you really want your sense of humor to be appreciated by people who have no other choice? I have been a waiter for 5 years. My top list of jokes is, “Can I get you anything else?” —"Yeah, a million dollars." “Would you prefer soup or salad?” —"Yes, I would like a super salad." There’s a few more, but I’ve tried to forget them. I get that the customer is simply trying to brighten their server’s day. I genuinely do appreciate the effort. It’s just that none of their jokes are original and after 5 years, it gets really old. Such a nice gesture, but it doesn’t change the fact that these jokes are terribly unfunny. © Cubs1081744 / Reddit
10. Rude customers
Another type of guest who can turn an ordinary work shift into torture are people for whom rudeness is the only habitual form of communication. Even before this person places their order, the waiter learns that they’re a “servant at a dump,” people who dine here are probably “poisoned with glutamate,” and that the owners “are absolutely crazy to sell food at such prices.” Finally, this question will surely be asked, “You’ll spit in my food, right?” Of course, no one would spit anywhere, especially since there are a lot of cameras in any restaurant, but this dialogue won’t do anything for the waiter’s mood. I worked at a pizza restaurant. Once, some young guys who were around 18-20 years old came to us, and one of them was very rude to the waitress for no reason. She got so pale, it was like she’d seen a ghost. Well, I found a way to teach him a lesson. He ordered a salad and tea. When he took the first sip, we defiantly laughed and looked at each other, and we did the same when he tried the salad (we had done nothing to his order, but he totally thought we did). So he blushed and calmed down. He didn’t eat anything but, in fact, he couldn’t accuse us — because he got a normal salad and ordinary tea. He left the restaurant hungry that day. © Overheard / Ideer
11. People of the highest class
The opposite of sociable guests are customers who go to great lengths to emphasize their superiority over the service staff. Actually, waiters, especially in expensive restaurants, already realize that their customers earn more than they do, otherwise they probably wouldn’t come here. But reminding the service staff about this fact once again isn’t the most practical way to get quality service. A wealthy couple I was friends with a few years ago offered to take me to a legendary, 5-star Italian restaurant in the city with my best friend and her husband. They offered to cover the whole bill since there’s no way my friends or I could afford that. I would have never guessed that my best friend would be so affected by the experience. She told the waiter she didn’t understand why she needed a menu when they should just be able to “intuitively design her food experience for her.” He said, “Very well,” took the menu, and came back with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs for her. It was so funny. © powaqua / Reddit
Bonus: Just nice guests
This may sound like a surprise, but tips aren’t the only way to motivate waiters to do their best. A normal human attitude works just as well. Believe me, during the shift, the service staff listens to so many unpleasant things that kindness and politeness turn out to be much more valuable than money. Be kinder. I can honestly say, if you’re a genuinely kind person and you are nice to me, I will go out of my way to make sure that your food is made correctly and is out fast. I won’t care if you want it made some super special way, honestly, I’ll do everything possible for you because your genuine niceness is such a rare thing in our job. © jeezlouise21 / Reddit


brightside--2020-11-21--15+ Things You’ll Probably Learn for the First Time Ever

2 .
Pigeons can identify breast cancer in mammograms just as well as human experts can .
Eggplant is technically a berry and its seeds contain nicotine .
Its concentration is about 100 nanograms per gram of eggplant .
However , in order to consume an amount of nicotine equal to 1 cigarette , you ’ d need to eat around 20 pounds of eggplant , and would likely be taken to the hospital .
This would not be because of the nicotine , but the enormous amount of fiber that you ’ d consume by eating so much eggplant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to high-resolution flat screen TVs , dogs are able to see TV screens as well as humans .
5 .
There ’ s a spa house in Japan where you can take a noodle bath .
6 .
Cows that are called by name produce 258 liters more milk than those who are nameless .
9 .
You can save 584 gallons of water by peeing in the shower .
10 .
There are no “ Stop ” signs on the roads in Paris .
11 .
Kids perform better at boring tasks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a study , children are more likely to work harder while dressed in a Batman costume .
The Dark Knight isn ’ t the only character costume that inspires kids to be heroes when performing everyday tasks , however .
Scientists found that kids dressed as Bob the Builder , Rapunzel , and Dora the Explorer also appeared to work harder .
12 .
There is an underwater mailbox in Japan and you can send a mail from it .
The deepest underwater box usually receives around 1,000 to 1,500 pieces of mails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members for their loved ones , and this little piece of infrastructure carries a special significance .
It is located in Susami Bay , Japan and was placed 10 meters deep off of the coast .
You can buy a waterproof card , write a message on it , and send it to whomever you want while diving .
13 .
The color of the apple has nothing to do with how sweet it is .
14 .
The world is blurry to babies when they ’ re born , and their vision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re around 1-year-old .
When your baby is born , they see you and the world around them with fuzzy eyes .
They focus better on objects that are up to 10 inches away from their face .
This is the right distance for your baby to observe your face while you are holding or nursing them .
At around 3 months , your baby ’ s eyes can follow things around , so , if you wave a colorful toy near their eyes , they will track the movement .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see things very clearly , both near and far .
They can even quickly focus on fast-moving objects .

There’re animals who fake pregnancies to get more food from their caretakers, pigeons can tell if people have cancer or not. Every day we can learn something new, and the things we discover may make us smile, astonish us, or even scare us to some extent.
Here at Bright Side, we spend plenty of time looking for new brain food, and we’d love for you to learn new things with us together. Warning: Your world may be slightly shaken after finding out some of the things we’ve prepared for you.
1. Many lipsticks contain fish scales.
The ingredient called guanine is used in many lipsticks to create a shimmery effect. This ingredient comes from fish scales and in the cosmetic industry it is called “pearl essence.”
2. Thanks to high-resolution flat screen TVs, dogs are able to see TV screens as well as humans.
Dogs can see images on TV screens similar to the way we do, and they are intelligent enough to recognize animals shown in movies and on TV series, exactly the way they would in real life. They even recognize animals they’ve never seen before and TV dog sounds, like barking.
3. There’s a spa house in Japan where you can take a noodle bath.
Ichiro Furuya, the owner of the spa, claims that “Lately people are very concerned about having beautiful skin, and they know about the effects of collagen, which is contained in our pork-based broth. In this bath, everybody can have fun and take advantage of the healthy elements of ramen noodles.”
4. Cows that are called by name produce 258 liters more milk than those who are nameless.
British researchers compared production from the country’s National Milk Records with the survey responses of 516 dairy farmers to see if there was a connection between the amount of milk and cow naming. Dairy farmers who called their cows by name got 2,105 gallons (7,938 liters) of milk from their cows, compared with 2,029 gallons (7,680 liters) per 10-month lactation cycle.
5. A human body contains 0.2 mg of gold.
Gold is found in the blood and it is necessary for our joints. It is also an essential element in transmitting electric signals throughout the body. An average person’s body, weighing 70 kilograms, would contain a total mass of 0.2 milligrams of gold. If the amount of gold in the human body was turned into a solid cube, it would measure around 0.22 millimeters.
9. You can save 584 gallons of water by peeing in the shower.
According to a study, if you shower once every day and you pee during that shower, you could save 1.6 gallons of water from not flushing the toilet. So to do the math, for 365 days in a year, there’s a total of 584 gallons of water that you could save just by peeing in the shower.
6. There are no “Stop” signs on the roads in Paris.
There’re 6,100 streets in Paris, and none of them have a stop sign for drivers. The last stop sign was removed somewhere between 2012 and 2014, and since then Parisian traffic functions completely without them. The reason behind this is that the car on the right in Paris always has priority.
7. Kids perform better at boring tasks when dressed as Batman.
According to a study, children are more likely to work harder while dressed in a Batman costume. The Dark Knight isn’t the only character costume that inspires kids to be heroes when performing everyday tasks, however. Scientists found that kids dressed as Bob the Builder, Rapunzel, and Dora the Explorer also appeared to work harder.
8. There is an underwater mailbox in Japan and you can send a mail from it.
The deepest underwater box usually receives around 1,000 to 1,500 pieces of mails every day, many sent by family members for their loved ones, and this little piece of infrastructure carries a special significance. It is located in Susami Bay, Japan and was placed 10 meters deep off of the coast. You can buy a waterproof card, write a message on it, and send it to whomever you want while diving.
9. The color of the apple has nothing to do with how sweet it is.
According to an apple classification guide, the Red Delicious, which has a deep red color, is less sweet than a Fuji, which has a faded-red color, but is considered to be a “super-sweet” variety.
10. The world is blurry to babies when they’re born, and their vision doesn’t get super-sharp until they’re around 1-year-old.
When your baby is born, they see you and the world around them with fuzzy eyes. They focus better on objects that are up to 10 inches away from their face. This is the right distance for your baby to observe your face while you are holding or nursing them.
At around 3 months, your baby’s eyes can follow things around, so, if you wave a colorful toy near their eyes, they will track the movement.
By the age of 12 months, babies see things very clearly, both near and far. They can even quickly focus on fast-moving objects.
11. Pandas can fake pregnancy.
Panda’s birth rates are extremely low, so caregivers usually treat it as a special occasion when a panda gets pregnant. They treat this panda with increased attention and give them more delicious food. Pandas have also been known to fake pregnancies to receive more attention and goodies from their caregivers. The fake pregnancy is not easy to tell from a real one from the start, as the animals show all signs of pregnancy, including the physical changes.
12. Crows hold grudges.
Studies have found that crows remember the faces of people who did them wrong and can later recognize this person and enact revenge on them.
What is a fact that you learned recently that made you rush to your phone and Google it because it seemed so unbelievable to your ears?


brightside--2020-11-21--11 Totally Crazy Stories of How Actors Got Their Iconic Roles

Auditions are very important because the right choice of actors is key to a movie ’ s success .
Sometimes this process can take up many months .
In other cases , scriptwriters create characters that are tailor-made for specific film stars ( who then receive the roles without any audition at all ) .
But there are also instances where everything is decided by a lucky chance or some random thing not related to acting !
We at Bright Side came across some cool stories of how celebrities got their roles in cult films and TV series that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talent , but thanks to some very unusual skills and tricks !
David Fincher is usually very thorough when choosing actors for his movies .
But sometimes everything is decided by chance .
According to the director , Ben Affleck got his role in Gone Girl because of his smile !
“ In the movie , there ’ s a scene where journalists ask the husband to stand next to a photo of his missing wife , and he does so with a very strained smile .
I flipped through Google Images and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that kind of smile in public situations .
So , that ’ s when I realized he ’ d be ideal for the part !
” Fincher said .
One might argue that Jennifer Lawrence got her first big movie role because she came to the audition with a runny nose and really dirty hair .
She did this on purpose , in order to get into the character of a 17-year-old girl from a dysfunctional family .
At first , the director of the drama , Winter ’ s Bone , dismissed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thinking she was too pretty .
But the aspiring actress was not to be stopped !
Lawrence was so eager to star in the movie that she flew to New York , intentionally walked 13 blocks through sleet , and showed up for the audition not wearing any makeup and with a head of hair that she hadn ’ t washed for a week .
As a result , she got the coveted role .
To get her iconic role in Titanic , Kate Winslet ( then a little-known actress ) had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help of her agent , she got James Cameron ’ s phone number and kept calling him , insisting that she was ideal for the part of Rose DeWitt Bukater .
Kate even sent the famous film director a bouquet of roses with a note saying : “ From your Rose.
” Despite the fact that the actress went a bit too far , these gimmicks helped her achieve her goal !
Auditions for the main roles in the Harry Potter franchise lasted for a long time — the director/producers could not find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finally , JK Rowling herself joined in the search .
One day she happened to chat with Emma Watson over the phone , and was totally delighted by the results .
At many points during the conversation , the 10-year-old girl talked incessantly , not letting the writer get a word in .
This made Rowling think she ’ d be an ideal choice to portray Hermione in the movies .
It wasn ’ t his master ’ s degree in fine arts that helped the actor get the role of Gunther on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , Tyler was the only one among the applicants who knew how to operate a coffee machine .
However , the actor admits that , offscreen , he isn ’ t a big fan of coffee !
Spielberg himself called Wayne Knight ’ s agent to offer the actor the role of programmer Dennis Nedry .
Later , Wayne revealed what exactly helped him land the part in Jurassic Park .
The famous director first saw Knight in Basic Instinct and was impressed by his profound sweating in the Sharon Stone interrogation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his epic , he thought that the actor ’ s sweaty face would look great in a sci-fi setting .
As he put it to Wayne : “ Instead of woman ’ s legs , you ’ ll be looking at a dinosaur !
” At first , Richard Linklater didn ’ t intend to cast Matthew McConaughey in the movie Dazed and Confused , considering him too handsome for the role of David Wooderson .
However , after the actor gave a convincing performance at the auditions , the director changed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that McConaughey had to grow a sleazy mustache .
Naturally , Matthew agreed .
Martin Scorsese wanted the whole cast of his movie , Hugo , to be made up of Britons .
Moretz ( an American ) was so eager to land a part in a Scorsese film that she imitated a British accent at the audition and lied , saying that she was from England .
However , the lie was later revealed when she thanked the director at the end of the audition , but Scorsese was impressed enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the classic horror movie , The Omen , spent a lot of time and effort on casting the main role — the son of the devil disguised as a little boy .
At the auditions , Richard Donner asked each of the young applicants to attack him .
4-year-old Harvey Spencer proved to be the most convincing .
When he punched Donner , the director realized he had found the perfect Damian !
To get the role of Thor in The Avengers , the actor had to resort to a little trick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ while the brief for the audition stated a height limit of 6 ’ 1 ’ ’ ( the director didn ’ t want a big-screen Thor to “ dwarf ” the other characters ) .
As a result , Hemsworth lied about his height .
We all know how much influence social networks have on people ’ s lives .
But can you imagine a situation where actors are given or not given a coveted role based on their number of followers on Instagram ?
According to one of the stars of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Turner admits that she was recently cast in a movie because she had more online subscribers than another applicant ( who , according to Sophie , performed better than her at the auditions ! )
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Auditions are very important because the right choice of actors is key to a movie’s success. Sometimes this process can take up many months. In other cases, scriptwriters create characters that are tailor-made for specific film stars (who then receive the roles without any audition at all). But there are also instances where everything is decided by a lucky chance or some random thing not related to acting!
We at Bright Side came across some cool stories of how celebrities got their roles in cult films and TV series that were not due to their (undisputed) talent, but thanks to some very unusual skills and tricks!
Ben Affleck and his strained smile
David Fincher is usually very thorough when choosing actors for his movies. But sometimes everything is decided by chance. According to the director, Ben Affleck got his role in Gone Girl because of his smile! “In the movie, there’s a scene where journalists ask the husband to stand next to a photo of his missing wife, and he does so with a very strained smile. I flipped through Google Images and found about 50 shots of Affleck giving that kind of smile in public situations. So, that’s when I realized he’d be ideal for the part!” Fincher said.
Jennifer Lawrence and her unwashed hair
One might argue that Jennifer Lawrence got her first big movie role because she came to the audition with a runny nose and really dirty hair. She did this on purpose, in order to get into the character of a 17-year-old girl from a dysfunctional family. At first, the director of the drama, Winter’s Bone, dismissed Lawrence’s bid for the part, thinking she was too pretty. But the aspiring actress was not to be stopped! Lawrence was so eager to star in the movie that she flew to New York, intentionally walked 13 blocks through sleet, and showed up for the audition not wearing any makeup and with a head of hair that she hadn’t washed for a week. As a result, she got the coveted role.
Kate Winslet’s remarkable persistence
To get her iconic role in Titanic, Kate Winslet (then a little-known actress) had to try very hard. With the help of her agent, she got James Cameron’s phone number and kept calling him, insisting that she was ideal for the part of Rose DeWitt Bukater. Kate even sent the famous film director a bouquet of roses with a note saying: “From your Rose.” Despite the fact that the actress went a bit too far, these gimmicks helped her achieve her goal!
Emma Watson’s excessive talkativeness
Auditions for the main roles in the Harry Potter franchise lasted for a long time — the director/producers could not find the right person to play Hermione. Finally, JK Rowling herself joined in the search. One day she happened to chat with Emma Watson over the phone, and was totally delighted by the results. At many points during the conversation, the 10-year-old girl talked incessantly, not letting the writer get a word in. This made Rowling think she’d be an ideal choice to portray Hermione in the movies.
James Michael Tyler and his barista skills
It wasn’t his master’s degree in fine arts that helped the actor get the role of Gunther on the cult TV series Friends. In fact, Tyler was the only one among the applicants who knew how to operate a coffee machine. However, the actor admits that, offscreen, he isn’t a big fan of coffee!
Wayne Knight’s abundant sweating
Spielberg himself called Wayne Knight’s agent to offer the actor the role of programmer Dennis Nedry. Later, Wayne revealed what exactly helped him land the part in Jurassic Park. The famous director first saw Knight in Basic Instinct and was impressed by his profound sweating in the Sharon Stone interrogation scene. When Spielberg started to film his epic, he thought that the actor’s sweaty face would look great in a sci-fi setting. As he put it to Wayne: “Instead of woman’s legs, you’ll be looking at a dinosaur!”
Matthew McConaughey’s mustache
At first, Richard Linklater didn’t intend to cast Matthew McConaughey in the movie Dazed and Confused, considering him too handsome for the role of David Wooderson. However, after the actor gave a convincing performance at the auditions, the director changed his mind. But Linklater’s condition was that McConaughey had to grow a sleazy mustache. Naturally, Matthew agreed.
Chloe Grace Moretz’s fake accent
Martin Scorsese wanted the whole cast of his movie, Hugo, to be made up of Britons. Moretz (an American) was so eager to land a part in a Scorsese film that she imitated a British accent at the audition and lied, saying that she was from England. However, the lie was later revealed when she thanked the director at the end of the audition, but Scorsese was impressed enough to cast her anyway.
Harvey Spencer’s convincing punch
The director of the classic horror movie, The Omen, spent a lot of time and effort on casting the main role — the son of the devil disguised as a little boy. At the auditions, Richard Donner asked each of the young applicants to attack him. 4-year-old Harvey Spencer proved to be the most convincing. When he punched Donner, the director realized he had found the perfect Damian!
Chris Hemsworth’s troubles with height
To get the role of Thor in The Avengers, the actor had to resort to a little trick. Hemsworth is 6’3’’ while the brief for the audition stated a height limit of 6’1’’ (the director didn’t want a big-screen Thor to “dwarf” the other characters). As a result, Hemsworth lied about his height.
Sophie Turner and her subscribers
We all know how much influence social networks have on people’s lives. But can you imagine a situation where actors are given or not given a coveted role based on their number of followers on Instagram? According to one of the stars of Game of Thrones, this already happens! Turner admits that she was recently cast in a movie because she had more online subscribers than another applicant (who, according to Sophie, performed better than her at the auditions!).


brightside--2020-11-21--20 Rare Images That Will Change Your View on Life

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Our idea of different things does not always correspond with reality , and this actually makes our world an even better place .
That ’ s because there ’ s always so much more to learn about the world , like micro and macro things surrounding us , perfect symmetry created by nature , and astonishing human inventions .
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A baby snake compared to an adult snake of the same species 2 .
Grains of salt under an electron microscope 3 .
Microbes left behind from the handprint of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is what an empty boeing 787 looks like .
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“ I stayed up until 4 a.m. to capture this : an HDR waning moon !
” 6 .
A picture of a gorgeous smoky amethyst fresh out of the earth in Georgia 7 .
“ My whole family tree dating back to the 1600s ” 9 .
Sunflowers are actually made up of hundreds of smaller flowers in near-perfect symmetry .
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This is what olive oil looks like right after it ’ s squashed from olives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with mushrooms in the microwave for a week .
Now it ’ s a fluffy ball of mold.
” 13 .
This diaper packaging in Sweden has a father on the front .
14 .
The world ’ s largest dragline bucket — it can move 650,000 lb per scoop !
17 .
What the night sky would look like if our eyes detected all the stars a telescope can .
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“ My mom has a Mark Twain novel written under his real name .
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Our idea of different things does not always correspond with reality, and this actually makes our world an even better place. That’s because there’s always so much more to learn about the world, like micro and macro things surrounding us, perfect symmetry created by nature, and astonishing human inventions.
We at Bright Side are on a never-ending search for new things to discover and share with our readers.
1. A baby snake compared to an adult snake of the same species
2. Grains of salt under an electron microscope
3. Microbes left behind from the handprint of an 8-year-old boy after playing outside
4. This is what an empty boeing 787 looks like.
5. “I stayed up until 4 a.m. to capture this: an HDR waning moon!”
6. A picture of a gorgeous smoky amethyst fresh out of the earth in Georgia
7. “My whole family tree dating back to the 1600s”
8. “Found these beautiful colors hiding inside a piece of wood.”
9. Sunflowers are actually made up of hundreds of smaller flowers in near-perfect symmetry.
10. This is what olive oil looks like right after it’s squashed from olives.
11. This cold-weather phenomenon in Fairbanks, Alaska
12. “Forgot about some spaghetti with mushrooms in the microwave for a week. Now it’s a fluffy ball of mold.”
13. This diaper packaging in Sweden has a father on the front.
14. The world’s largest dragline bucket — it can move 650,000 lb per scoop!
15. A drawing inside a zucchini
16. “This book I bought on Amazon was printed yesterday.”
17. What the night sky would look like if our eyes detected all the stars a telescope can.
18. Beaver’s chew marks on a tree
19. Someone cut these posters, revealing how many layers of them there are.
20. “My mom has a Mark Twain novel written under his real name.”


brightside--2020-11-21--20+ Sublime Bride Transformations Before and After Their Wedding Makeup

Every bride is beautiful and all wedding makeup is special , but there ’ s something absolutely breathtaking about traditional @ @ @ @ @ Zunaira skillfully accentuates the beauty of each of her brides while celebrating their culture .
@ @ @ @ @ clients feel like gorgeous queens on their wedding days and we can ’ t help @ @ @ @ @

Every bride is beautiful and all wedding makeup is special, but there’s something absolutely breathtaking about traditional bridal looks. Makeup artist Zunaira skillfully accentuates the beauty of each of her brides while celebrating their culture. As a result, her clients feel like gorgeous queens on their wedding days and we can’t help but be in awe.


brightside--2020-11-21--20 Photos of People Who Make Our World a Better Place Without Expecting Anything in Return

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest While they may be rare , the unsung heroes of our world are those who constantly make the lives of others better and they do truly exist .
They don ’ t shy away from helping a friend in need , strangers on the subway , or animals in distress .
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My little daughter helping her friend get out of trouble .
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“ Came home to find my dad drying a crow with a hairdryer.
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This mom made 798 bags to donate to foster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These old guys helped me find my way home when I was lost in Japan.
” 5 .
Our neighbors helped us fix our broken sprinkler for 2 hours .
I said thank you the only way I know how .
6 .
“ I made 35 desks for students in my area.
” 7 .
Found 9 kittens in a box in a desert .
My friends and I adopted them all .
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“ I ’ ve had long hair most of my life .
I decided to donate 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Love.
” 9 .
“ This guy raised me as his own for years .
I ’ m 29 and he ’ s still helping me out by welding a new subfloor to my car.
” 10 .
Our dentist and his wife dressed up so my autistic brother could have his teeth inspected without any problem .
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Our bus driver saw a kid crying on the road because his bike broke down .
So he stopped the bus and helped him out .
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These youngsters gather regularly to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My dad with a bag of bone marrow donated by a 38-year-old stranger in Germany to save his life.
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My girlfriend lost her wallet with a lot of cash .
This dude found it , contacted her , and got it back to her with everything still in it .
15 .
My niece lost her favorite toy in the park and had a meltdown .
The next day we found the toy stuck in a bush .
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“ After a bleed in my brainstem , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again.
” 17 .
“ Saw this lady picking up trash in Manhattan .
Helping make the world a better place.
” 18 .
Left : Otis first arriving at the shelter .
Right : Otis adopted , cleaned by his new owners , and being a good boi .
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“ My dad the veteran , 18 years old vs 77 years old !
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“ Our 4 year old wanted to make sure our cat was comfortable after going to the animal hospital .
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While they may be rare, the unsung heroes of our world are those who constantly make the lives of others better and they do truly exist. They don’t shy away from helping a friend in need, strangers on the subway, or animals in distress.
We at Bright Side believe in the power of kindness and have made this sweet compilation for our readers.
1. My little daughter helping her friend get out of trouble.
2. “Came home to find my dad drying a crow with a hairdryer.”
3. This mom made 798 bags to donate to foster children in need.
4. “These old guys helped me find my way home when I was lost in Japan.”
5. Our neighbors helped us fix our broken sprinkler for 2 hours. I said thank you the only way I know how.
6. “I made 35 desks for students in my area.”
7. Found 9 kittens in a box in a desert. My friends and I adopted them all.
8. “I’ve had long hair most of my life. I decided to donate 14 inches of my hair to Locks of Love.”
9. “This guy raised me as his own for years. I’m 29 and he’s still helping me out by welding a new subfloor to my car.”
10. Our dentist and his wife dressed up so my autistic brother could have his teeth inspected without any problem.
11. Our bus driver saw a kid crying on the road because his bike broke down. So he stopped the bus and helped him out.
12. These youngsters gather regularly to clean up parks.
13. “My dad with a bag of bone marrow donated by a 38-year-old stranger in Germany to save his life.”
14. My girlfriend lost her wallet with a lot of cash. This dude found it, contacted her, and got it back to her with everything still in it.
15. My niece lost her favorite toy in the park and had a meltdown. The next day we found the toy stuck in a bush.
16. “After a bleed in my brainstem, this is my son helping me learn to walk again.”
17. “Saw this lady picking up trash in Manhattan. Helping make the world a better place.”
18. Left: Otis first arriving at the shelter. Right: Otis adopted, cleaned by his new owners, and being a good boi.
19. “My dad the veteran, 18 years old vs 77 years old!”
20. “Our 4 year old wanted to make sure our cat was comfortable after going to the animal hospital.”


brightside--2020-11-21--17 People Whose Everyday Life Is Like a Tragicomedy

We all happen to encounter situations that are full of drama .
But this is no reason to think that the universe has something against you .
Even the most difficult days filled with awkward situations can become funny stories that we happily share with friends and followers online .
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“ I turned the wrong stove burner on and exploded my made-from-scratch pumpkin pie.
” 2 .
“ Someone threw away the rest of my birthday cake before I was able to take it home.
” 3 .
“ I was wondering why I smelled something weird.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time something like this happened to me .
I bit this sausage , and a third of it turned out to be empty.
” 6 .
This is why you shouldn ’ t try to get the ball down with a shoe .
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“ I took a couple bites out of the other half before I saw this.
” 9 .
“ The package wasn ’ t sealed properly so my lightbulbs fell out somewhere along the way .
They delivered an open , empty bag.
” 10 .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 .
“ I paid way too much to be bamboozled like this.
” 12 .
“ We got our doors painted during a remodel and the painters forgot to put the plastic covering on the ground.
” 14 .
“ There are 5 cats at my house .
This is not one of them.
” 15 .
“ I moved the flour away from the kid so he wouldn ’ t make a mess ... and I knocked it off the counter with my elbow.
” 16 .
“ I wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At first , I thought it was sesame .
Well , it wasn ’ t .
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We all happen to encounter situations that are full of drama. But this is no reason to think that the universe has something against you. Even the most difficult days filled with awkward situations can become funny stories that we happily share with friends and followers online.
At Bright Side, we sympathize with the people in this article, and we hope that the unlucky period in their lives has passed.
1. “I turned the wrong stove burner on and exploded my made-from-scratch pumpkin pie.”
2. “Someone threw away the rest of my birthday cake before I was able to take it home.”
3. “I was wondering why I smelled something weird.”
4. “I left the car window down overnight.”
5. “It was the first time something like this happened to me. I bit this sausage, and a third of it turned out to be empty.”
6. This is why you shouldn’t try to get the ball down with a shoe.
7. “Long story short, I saw a cockroach.”
8. “I took a couple bites out of the other half before I saw this.”
9. “The package wasn’t sealed properly so my lightbulbs fell out somewhere along the way. They delivered an open, empty bag.”
10. “I bought this bread at the supermarket.”
11. “I paid way too much to be bamboozled like this.”
12. “We got our doors painted during a remodel and the painters forgot to put the plastic covering on the ground.”
13. An entire summer’s worth of love
14. “There are 5 cats at my house. This is not one of them.”
15. “I moved the flour away from the kid so he wouldn’t make a mess...and I knocked it off the counter with my elbow.”
16. “I wanted to buy a sandwich at this bakery. At first, I thought it was sesame. Well, it wasn’t.”
17. “I just gave him a bath.”


brightside--2020-11-22--8 Beauty Products That are Harming the Environment and 8 You Can Use Instead

Beauty doesn ’ t have to mean pain — and this applies both to us and the environment .
Unfortunately , some beauty products aggravate our already-existing environmental problems .
There ’ s even an estimation that states we could build 19 life-size Empire State Buildings with the amount of plastic in our oceans .
wants to make you aware of beauty products that may enhance your looks but are bad for mother nature .
Most importantly , we ’ ll introduce you to some eco-friendly options to help the planet and keep you looking fabulous as ever .
Whoever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soothing and relaxing they can be , but this beauty product also has a negative impact .
Both the packaging and the sheet mask itself , after it ’ s used , end up in landfills , which is a major problem for our environment .
An alternative to sheet masks ?
Homemade face masks made according to your needs , of course !
After a long day , makeup removal wipes come in handy .
But the truth is , just like the aforementioned sheet masks , makeup removal wipes are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting washed up on coastlines .
As an alternative to makeup wipes , cleansing creams and oils are an excellent choice !
Bath poufs are awesome for creating that exfoliating shower experience we all love .
Unfortunately , poufs made of plastic end up in landfills and oceans , causing big problems in nature and life .
Knowing this , we don ’ t have to abolish bath poufs altogether , but rather , we can replace them with which are a safe , natural , and very economical alternative !
Many face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made of polyethylene , are not degradable and end up in lakes and oceans , which is damaging to the environment .
If you want to maintain smooth skin without using dangerous exfoliants with microbeads , check out natural DIY skin exfoliants made of salt , coffee , oats , jojoba beads , and even sugar !
Most of us love glittery cosmetics !
However , you may have also heard of regular glitter having a negative environmental impact , which is why a new alternative was developed , known as “ biodegradable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study concluded that both conventional and alternative glitter can have a negative ecological impact on aquatic ecosystems , which may be shocking for all of us to learn .
As an alternative , using or edible glitter may be interesting for those of us who love to shine and still be eco-friendly !
Like sheet masks and makeup removal wipes , single-use cotton pads also end up going straight to landfills .
Not only that , but growing cotton requires the use of pesticides , causing a significant environmental impact .
As an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used for beauty routines , consider reusable cotton rounds and biodegradable cotton buds as eco-friendly substitutes .
Nail polish is considered a household hazardous item as it can be problematic in landfills and is considered to be toxic and flammable .
Not only that , nail polish bottles are difficult to recycle , which contributes to its threat to nature .
As an alternative , you can choose eco-friendly brands and properly dispose of your nail polishes .
Ammonia , which is usually present in hair dyes , may be harmful to aquatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But this doesn ’ t mean you need to stop coloring your hair .
There are still other options such as henna dyes and ammonia-free hair dyes .
Were you aware of the impact these beauty products have on our planet ?
Are you excited to try out these new alternatives ?
If you are , let us know how about your experience !

Beauty doesn’t have to mean pain — and this applies both to us and the environment. Unfortunately, some beauty products aggravate our already-existing environmental problems. There’ s even an estimation that states we could build 19 life-size Empire State Buildings with the amount of plastic in our oceans. In this article, Bright Side wants to make you aware of beauty products that may enhance your looks but are bad for mother nature. Most importantly, we’ll introduce you to some eco-friendly options to help the planet and keep you looking fabulous as ever.
1. Sheet masks
Whoever has tried sheet masks before knows how soothing and relaxing they can be, but this beauty product also has a negative impact. Both the packaging and the sheet mask itself, after it’s used, end up in landfills, which is a major problem for our environment. An alternative to sheet masks? Homemade face masks made according to your needs, of course!
2. Makeup wipes
After a long day, makeup removal wipes come in handy. But the truth is, just like the aforementioned sheet masks, makeup removal wipes are a problem for the environment and end up getting washed up on coastlines. As an alternative to makeup wipes, cleansing creams and oils are an excellent choice!
3. Bath poufs
Bath poufs are awesome for creating that exfoliating shower experience we all love. Unfortunately, poufs made of plastic end up in landfills and oceans, causing big problems in nature and life. Knowing this, we don’t have to abolish bath poufs altogether, but rather, we can replace them with loofahs, which are a safe, natural, and very economical alternative!
4. Skin exfoliants with microbeads
Many face and body exfoliants use plastic microbeads in order to remove excess skin. These microbeads, made of polyethylene, are not degradable and end up in lakes and oceans, which is damaging to the environment. If you want to maintain smooth skin without using dangerous exfoliants with microbeads, check out natural DIY skin exfoliants made of salt, coffee, oats, jojoba beads, and even sugar!
5. Glittery makeup
Most of us love glittery cosmetics! However, you may have also heard of regular glitter having a negative environmental impact, which is why a new alternative was developed, known as “biodegradable” glitter. However, a recent study concluded that both conventional and alternative glitter can have a negative ecological impact on aquatic ecosystems, which may be shocking for all of us to learn. As an alternative, using tiny flowers and petals or edible glitter may be interesting for those of us who love to shine and still be eco-friendly!
6. Cotton rounds and cotton buds
Like sheet masks and makeup removal wipes, single-use cotton pads also end up going straight to landfills. Not only that, but growing cotton requires the use of pesticides, causing a significant environmental impact. As an alternative to reduce the amount of cotton used for beauty routines, consider reusable cotton rounds and biodegradable cotton buds as eco-friendly substitutes.
7. Nail polish
Nail polish is considered a household hazardous item as it can be problematic in landfills and is considered to be toxic and flammable. Not only that, nail polish bottles are difficult to recycle, which contributes to its threat to nature. As an alternative, you can choose eco-friendly brands and properly dispose of your nail polishes.
8. Hair dye
Ammonia, which is usually present in hair dyes, may be harmful to aquatic life, even in low concentrations. But this doesn’t mean you need to stop coloring your hair. There are still other options such as henna dyes and ammonia-free hair dyes.


brightside--2020-11-21--A Taiwanese Grocer Installed a Clear Ceiling to Keep an Eye on His Cats and Got Unexpected Results

When cats get bored , they might choose unexpected or even unpleasant ways to entertain themselves .
For example , they can start playing with everything that comes near their paws and end up leaving the whole space in a total mess .
In this case , their owners have to look for a solution as quickly as possible , and sometimes it results in something very witty .
Bright Side came across the owner of 2 cats , who found a hilarious way to always be around his fluffy friends .
We can ’ t wait to tell you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave their owner speechless .
A store owner from New Taipei City in Taiwan has 2 cats who miss their human a little bit too much while he is away .
If he doesn ’ t return home on time and feed them , they don ’ t hesitate to show him how frustrated they feel .
In particular , the cats turn his house into a total mess .
They also know how to have fun .
His store is situated on the first floor of a building , and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second floor .
While bored one day , his cats found their way into the area in between the 2 levels and they turned the place into their play area .
Sometimes they even made enough noise for the shop visitors to hear everything through the ceiling .
Luckily , their owner is not afraid of experimenting .
The owner ’ s approach to solving this problem was genius and hilarious at the same time — clear ceiling tiles .
Now the cats can sit and observe everyone from the top-down and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human can also spend a little bit more time with them , and it seems like his precious felines like this idea too .
They are not the only ones who find this situation entertaining .
The store visitors are very amused by the view of the cat ’ s bellies and even called the whole setting a “ Cat-Vision Camera.
” It seems like allowing the cats to stay might have a positive impact on the store too , as it ’ s bringing a lot of attention to it !

When cats get bored, they might choose unexpected or even unpleasant ways to entertain themselves. For example, they can start playing with everything that comes near their paws and end up leaving the whole space in a total mess. In this case, their owners have to look for a solution as quickly as possible, and sometimes it results in something very witty.
Bright Side came across the owner of 2 cats, who found a hilarious way to always be around his fluffy friends. We can’t wait to tell you this story!
These felines know how to leave their owner speechless.
A store owner from New Taipei City in Taiwan has 2 cats who miss their human a little bit too much while he is away. If he doesn’t return home on time and feed them, they don’t hesitate to show him how frustrated they feel. In particular, the cats turn his house into a total mess.
They also know how to have fun.
His store is situated on the first floor of a building, and his home is right above it, on the second floor. While bored one day, his cats found their way into the area in between the 2 levels and they turned the place into their play area. Sometimes they even made enough noise for the shop visitors to hear everything through the ceiling.
Luckily, their owner is not afraid of experimenting.
The owner’s approach to solving this problem was genius and hilarious at the same time — clear ceiling tiles. Now the cats can sit and observe everyone from the top-down and be entertained the whole time. Their human can also spend a little bit more time with them, and it seems like his precious felines like this idea too.
They are not the only ones who find this situation entertaining.
The store visitors are very amused by the view of the cat’s bellies and even called the whole setting a “Cat-Vision Camera.” It seems like allowing the cats to stay might have a positive impact on the store too, as it’s bringing a lot of attention to it!


brightside--2020-11-21--A Photographer Arranged a Blind Date for 2 Strangers and the Spark Between Them Flared Up Instantly

Whether you believe in soulmates or love-at-first-sight , sometimes people are just perfect for each other .
So , photographer Cecily Pierson , who initially just wanted to do a “ blind date ” -like photoshoot unknowingly brought her models together better than Tinder ever could .
A blind date , but with tons of great pics afterward .
The story goes like this : Cecily Pierson is a Kentucky-based photographer who often does couple and family portraits .
Her next project was the so-called “ Stranger Session ” a photoshoot with 2 people who ’ d never met each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it usually happens , despite all prior planning , everything went off the rails on the scheduled day .
They started the session 2 hours late , with very little daylight left .
And the second photoshoot location — the truck — barely managed to arrive at the very last moment .
The photographer and the models met and got to work .
And after a few classic couple poses , Cecily noticed that her “ lovebirds ” immediately clicked .
Right off the bat , they started talking about their boots and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boots !
The chemistry between these 2 had Cecily , according to her words , “ literally melting.
” “ The smiles you see were candid .
The laughs pictured are real , ” Cecily noted .
Later they moved to a more romantic setting .
Here ’ s where the truck , late hours , lack of light , and music came into play !
“ The way they looked at each other , you ’ d think they ’ ve known each other for years.
” “ Not only do they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much deeper level than just vocally , ” Cecily said .
They exchanged numbers and went out after the session was finished .
They set up a date for the very next Saturday .

Whether you believe in soulmates or love-at-first-sight, sometimes people are just perfect for each other. So, photographer Cecily Pierson, who initially just wanted to do a “blind date”-like photoshoot unknowingly brought her models together better than Tinder ever could.
We at Bright Side sometimes get sentimental about cheesy love stories and we want to share this one with you.
A blind date, but with tons of great pics afterward.
The story goes like this: Cecily Pierson is a Kentucky-based photographer who often does couple and family portraits. Her next project was the so-called “Stranger Session” a photoshoot with 2 people who’d never met each other posing like a couple.
She chose Luci Bess and Adam Scott as her models and the only common thing between them was their love for music.
As it usually happens, despite all prior planning, everything went off the rails on the scheduled day. They started the session 2 hours late, with very little daylight left. And the second photoshoot location — the truck — barely managed to arrive at the very last moment.
The photographer and the models met and got to work. And after a few classic couple poses, Cecily noticed that her “lovebirds” immediately clicked. Right off the bat, they started talking about their boots and their history. A whole conversation about boots! The chemistry between these 2 had Cecily, according to her words, “literally melting.”
“The smiles you see were candid. The laughs pictured are real,” Cecily noted.
Later they moved to a more romantic setting. Here’s where the truck, late hours, lack of light, and music came into play!
“The way they looked at each other, you’d think they’ve known each other for years.”
Luci and Adam even sang a duet!
“Not only do they harmonize vocally, but they harmonize on a much deeper level than just vocally,” Cecily said.
They exchanged numbers and went out after the session was finished. They set up a date for the very next Saturday.
In a week, they officially became a couple and we fell in love with this fairytale that Cecily inspired.


brightside--2020-11-21--12 Simple Tips on How to Make Your Bathroom Look More Like a Luxury Hotel

We at Bright Side would also love to spend a few years at the Hilton hotel but we think that it ’ s much better to make our own places cozier and more comfortable .
We decided to start with the bathroom and found out just how hotel owners manage to turn this ordinary room with a sink and shower into a work of art .
In most nice hotels , you won ’ t see any colored bed sheets , different-looking towels , bathtubs , or slippers .
And this is all because white colors are way more practical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperatures and don ’ t fade , so they look really fresh and clean .
If you don ’ t like white , at least replace your bright towels with light one-color towels .
To know which towel belongs to whom , you can embroider the first letter of the owner ’ s name on them .
You don ’ t have to cover the walls with expensive tiles or change everything in the bathroom .
The space will look completely different if you use the right showerhead .
It looks original and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Besides , many manufactures use water-efficient models that will save you some money .
Cheap , old mats can ruin even the nicest bathrooms .
It ’ s better to buy a new mat and think about how it will look with the overall design .
Better mats require more care but they look really amazing so they ’ re definitely worth it .
A big mirror makes your space appear bigger than it is , it highlights the room ’ s design , and it looks gorgeous , unlike smaller ones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ see yourself in a big mirror .
If you don ’ t have room for a big mirror , you can have an adjustable one .
This hack is used by many for medical reasons .
Unfortunately , not every bathroom has a view of the sea or mountains .
And when the view is not very pretty , you need to do something to make it better .
You can use non-transparent windows , interesting curtains , or pots with flowers .
For example , bamboo looks pretty original and it handles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flaws and make the room look fresher , put tulle with draping on the window .
But make sure the fabric doesn ’ t reach the floor and doesn ’ t come in direct contact with water .
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Keeping things in order near the sink Instead of a bunch of bottles , hotels provide disposable packs with shampoos .
At home , we have far more items but they can also be arranged nicely if you take the time to organize .
Draw inspiration from the rooms in expensive hotels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coasters that look great with the warm colors of the bathroom itself .
For the comfort of visitors , hotels often use the main lights and additional ones .
The area near the mirror is often highlighted with extra light .
But it ’ s not made with some standard round lights or a frame — they ’ re arranged in a more interesting way .
The simplest option is flat lamps on the wall to the left and right of the mirror .
The color temperature of the lights is also extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the colder the light and the more the bathroom will start to look like a hospital ward .
Experts recommend using lamps with a color temperature below 3,000 К .
Even the simplest room can look fresh and inviting if you add some bright and interesting details .
You can buy some cool-looking soap or a wicker basket for the towels , pour your shampoos into nice-looking bottles , and use a pretty coaster instead of a regular glass for your toothbrushes .
Set up scented candles to create a nice atmosphere , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plate with rose petals on it near the sink .
Some hotels put decorative figures and even antique items into their bathrooms .
If you have a good-looking figure lying around , why not do the same ?
Hotel owners try not to overload the design with a lot of details and pretentious decorations : everything should be beautiful and comfortable .
Bathrooms are often decorated in monochromatic colors — it looks gorgeous yet simple .
You can choose white furniture but the little details in the space can be different colors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you have a small bathroom and poor lighting , this is the perfect solution for you .
The color white makes the space bigger and lighter .
The greatest hotels prefer natural colors and elements .
Really bright colors and funny-looking textures are only seen in some art hotels and they ’ re really inappropriate for a regular apartment .
You can keep the design pretty neutral but not very conservative by mixing minimalism and boho .
In many bathrooms , tabletops for the sink made of natural wood or stone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rattan are great for decorative elements .
If minimalism and the color white seem a bit too boring for you , you can experiment with decorations .
For example , paint not only the walls but also the ceiling .
But the floor should remain neutral or it will be too much .
Another popular trick is a bathtub that has similar elements in color or texture to the tiles on the walls and other things .
Some creative wallpaper can also look great , whether you choose some with animalistic prints , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Don ’ t forget that small symmetric prints make spaces appear smaller .
If the room isn ’ t big , choose wallpaper with big pictures or patterns .
You can also use humor .
For example , one hotel used a hunting theme by combining wallpaper with quail on it and towel hooks that looked like a fox .

In this world, there are happy people who don’t rent apartments but live in hotels for years. Just think about it: a nice view out the window, regular cleaning, exquisite interior design, a big bathroom, and towels that are always clean.
We at Bright Side would also love to spend a few years at the Hilton hotel but we think that it’s much better to make our own places cozier and more comfortable. We decided to start with the bathroom and found out just how hotel owners manage to turn this ordinary room with a sink and shower into a work of art.
1. White towels
In most nice hotels, you won’t see any colored bed sheets, different-looking towels, bathtubs, or slippers. And this is all because white colors are way more practical. They can be washed at high temperatures and don’t fade, so they look really fresh and clean. If you don’t like white, at least replace your bright towels with light one-color towels. To know which towel belongs to whom, you can embroider the first letter of the owner’s name on them.
2. A good shower
You don’t have to cover the walls with expensive tiles or change everything in the bathroom. The space will look completely different if you use the right showerhead. It looks original and it’s easy to use. Besides, many manufactures use water-efficient models that will save you some money.
3. A good-quality bath mat
Cheap, old mats can ruin even the nicest bathrooms. It’s better to buy a new mat and think about how it will look with the overall design. Better mats require more care but they look really amazing so they’re definitely worth it.
4. A functional mirror
A big mirror makes your space appear bigger than it is, it highlights the room’s design, and it looks gorgeous, unlike smaller ones. Additionally, it’s easier to see yourself in a big mirror. If you don’t have room for a big mirror, you can have an adjustable one. This hack is used by many for medical reasons.
5. Good window decorations
Unfortunately, not every bathroom has a view of the sea or mountains. And when the view is not very pretty, you need to do something to make it better. You can use non-transparent windows, interesting curtains, or pots with flowers. For example, bamboo looks pretty original and it handles high humidity with ease. To hide flaws and make the room look fresher, put tulle with draping on the window. But make sure the fabric doesn’t reach the floor and doesn’t come in direct contact with water.
6. Keeping things in order near the sink
Instead of a bunch of bottles, hotels provide disposable packs with shampoos. At home, we have far more items but they can also be arranged nicely if you take the time to organize. Draw inspiration from the rooms in expensive hotels. In Hotel Californian, they use brass coasters that look great with the warm colors of the bathroom itself.
And at The Vera, all the beauty products are put into bottles that match the colors of the taps. The coasters also match that same style.
7. The right light
For the comfort of visitors, hotels often use the main lights and additional ones. The area near the mirror is often highlighted with extra light. But it’s not made with some standard round lights or a frame — they’re arranged in a more interesting way. The simplest option is flat lamps on the wall to the left and right of the mirror. The color temperature of the lights is also extremely important. The higher the temperature, the colder the light and the more the bathroom will start to look like a hospital ward. Experts recommend using lamps with a color temperature below 3,000 К.
8. Attention to detail
Even the simplest room can look fresh and inviting if you add some bright and interesting details. You can buy some cool-looking soap or a wicker basket for the towels, pour your shampoos into nice-looking bottles, and use a pretty coaster instead of a regular glass for your toothbrushes. Set up scented candles to create a nice atmosphere, vases filled with flowers, or a plate with rose petals on it near the sink. Some hotels put decorative figures and even antique items into their bathrooms. If you have a good-looking figure lying around, why not do the same?
9. Light minimalism
Hotel owners try not to overload the design with a lot of details and pretentious decorations: everything should be beautiful and comfortable. Bathrooms are often decorated in monochromatic colors — it looks gorgeous yet simple. You can choose white furniture but the little details in the space can be different colors. This will bring the entire design together. If you have a small bathroom and poor lighting, this is the perfect solution for you. The color white makes the space bigger and lighter.
10. Natural materials and colors
The greatest hotels prefer natural colors and elements. Really bright colors and funny-looking textures are only seen in some art hotels and they’re really inappropriate for a regular apartment. You can keep the design pretty neutral but not very conservative by mixing minimalism and boho. In many bathrooms, tabletops for the sink made of natural wood or stone look great. And things made of rattan are great for decorative elements.
11. Interior emphasis
If minimalism and the color white seem a bit too boring for you, you can experiment with decorations. For example, paint not only the walls but also the ceiling. But the floor should remain neutral or it will be too much. Another popular trick is a bathtub that has similar elements in color or texture to the tiles on the walls and other things. Some creative wallpaper can also look great, whether you choose some with animalistic prints, exotic landscapes, or art objects. Don’t forget that small symmetric prints make spaces appear smaller. If the room isn’t big, choose wallpaper with big pictures or patterns. You can also use humor. For example, one hotel used a hunting theme by combining wallpaper with quail on it and towel hooks that looked like a fox.
Another popular trick hotel owners use is playing with patterns and mosaics. You can even use several kinds of tiles in one bathroom. One French hotel has 3 of them and everything looks really stylish.
12. Maximum utility
Bathrooms in hotels don’t only have to be good-looking but also practical. Bathrooms are designed to be easy to clean quickly before the new visitors arrive. Such an approach will make life easier at home too, so maybe you should use some of these hacks in your bathroom. To decorate the walls, it’s better to use tiles with even edges and small gaps in between. To make it even more comfortable, it’s better to cover the surface in tiles from the floor to the ceiling.
Hanging shelves take up a lot of space and collect dust, so you may want to replace them with niches in the walls.
Hanging toilets make floors easier to wash.


brightside--2020-11-21--10 Good Scandinavian Habits That Keep Them Healthy and Attractive

Scandinavians are famous for their recipes for happiness — lagom and hygge .
Though these philosophies are quite popular even outside of Northern Europe , in reality , for a good life you only need a little bit more than a cup of hot tea and a fireplace .
Despite the harsh climate , Scandinavians have a fairly long life expectancy and are mostly in good health .
Skiing instead of going to the gym Even though most Norwegians live in cities now , being in nature is still a very important part of the local culture .
Norwegians believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of time outside and they even have a special word for it — friluftsliv .
Physical activity , for them , is not just a way to burn calories but also a way to experience some pleasure .
This is why instead of going to the gym , they go skiing , ice skating , for a swim in a lake , or for a walk in the forest .
Find something you like ( walking , dancing , yoga , football , or mountain climbing ) and make it a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scandinavians move a lot in their everyday lives : they walk , ride bikes to work , and clean up the snow near their houses .
Butter is better than oil .
Scandinavians are sure that good butter is far better than oil or margarine .
They add a small piece of butter to a lot of meals , be it soup , meat , or vegetables .
This makes the food more nuanced and more nutritious .
By the way , Scandinavian studies have proven that eating a lot of milk fat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no bad weather , only inappropriate clothing !
” It might seem that living in Norway or Sweden is a challenge : in winter , most of the territory is covered in snow and ice .
The cold climate may not only bring discomfort but quite the opposite .
Norwegians even have a proverb — “ There is no bad weather , only inappropriate clothing !
” which means that even in rainy or snowy weather you will see people riding bikes .
Low temperatures speed up the metabolism , improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the appetite .
Of course , the cold alone can ’ t make the body super-healthy , so it ’ s important to combine several good habits .
Swedish model Karin Agstam , for example , starts her day by showering in ice-cold water .
Sweets for kids — only on Saturdays In Swedish kindergartens , they don ’ t use sugar to cook meals .
Besides , children don ’ t usually eat sweets before the age of 2-3 .
But even when kids grow up , they only get sweets on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the days when people eat candy ) .
Some of the most popular sweets for Scandinavians are salty licorice sweets .
They don ’ t contain much sugar and they are much better than the chocolate bars we often eat .
In Sweden and Norway , lunchtime is called middag .
This is the time when people eat the most food during the day .
They don ’ t have lunch midday like we do , but at about 4 pm .
A typical lunch is potatoes , meat , fish — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbohydrates .
And for dinner , people in Scandinavian countries prefer lighter meals , like those they eat for breakfast : fish sandwiches , vegetables or cheese , yogurt , muesli .
So , they don ’ t go to bed full and the stomach doesn ’ t have to digest heavy foods during the night .
Using the sauna is the best beauty procedure .
After long walks in the cold , of course , the first thing you want to do is to get warm .
Scandinavians really love saunas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their culture , and inviting someone to the sauna means showing respect for them .
This is probably another secret that explains why Scandinavians are so healthy .
Also , visiting the sauna is always on the list of beauty procedures for Scandinavian women — this is how their skin remains so shiny and clean .
You don ’ t need a lot of products to keep the skin beautiful .
Strong winter winds are a big challenge for the soft skin of the face .
This is why the most important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For example , a beauty product expert says that during the winter , she only uses a cleansing oil for the face that helps to keep the skin moisturized .
Unlike , the Asian beauty standards , where there are multi-step skincare systems , Scandinavian women prefer the most basic products .
You are not very likely to see a woman that uses more than 3 facial beauty products a day .
The Scandinavian diet is the secret to a fit body .
Most Scandinavians prefer cooking at home , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diets , along with their active lifestyle , allow them to keep their body healthy and looking good .
People in Scandinavian countries regularly eat red fish that are rich in vitamin D and omega-3 , a lot of vegetables , and berries .
And they don ’ t eat much red meat .
The Swedish people have the word fika , which can be translated as “ a break for coffee and a cookie ” but in reality , it means more than that .
This is the time when you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , your devices ) and you drink coffee with your friends .
Fika is not just a coffee break , it ’ s a way to slow down time and think about the good stuff .
While other countries have coffee breaks that are just as fast as their life itself , where people grab their paper cups to go and keep running , in Sweden coffee breaks are sacred .
They are sure that they should have fika every day because it ’ s a way for the brain to reload and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of white bread In the supermarkets of Northern Europe , it might be really hard to find white bread .
In Scandinavian countries , people have been eating whole wheat bread for many years : in the 18th-19th centuries bread was the main food for peasant families , and barley , oats , and rye were really popular .
White bread appeared much later .
It is sold in stores today , but Scandinavian people love the whole wheat bread that is definitely better for their health .

Scandinavians are famous for their recipes for happiness — lagom and hygge. Though these philosophies are quite popular even outside of Northern Europe, in reality, for a good life you only need a little bit more than a cup of hot tea and a fireplace. Despite the harsh climate, Scandinavians have a fairly long life expectancy and are mostly in good health.
Bright Side decided to find out about the good lifestyle habits that Scandinavians practice to help them be healthy and happy.
Skiing instead of going to the gym
Even though most Norwegians live in cities now, being in nature is still a very important part of the local culture. Norwegians believe that it’s necessary to spend a lot of time outside and they even have a special word for it — friluftsliv. Physical activity, for them, is not just a way to burn calories but also a way to experience some pleasure. This is why instead of going to the gym, they go skiing, ice skating, for a swim in a lake, or for a walk in the forest. Find something you like (walking, dancing, yoga, football, or mountain climbing) and make it a part of your schedule. Besides, Scandinavians move a lot in their everyday lives: they walk, ride bikes to work, and clean up the snow near their houses.
Butter is better than oil.
Scandinavians are sure that good butter is far better than oil or margarine. They add a small piece of butter to a lot of meals, be it soup, meat, or vegetables. This makes the food more nuanced and more nutritious. By the way, Scandinavian studies have proven that eating a lot of milk fat decreases the risk of obesity.
“There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!”
It might seem that living in Norway or Sweden is a challenge: in winter, most of the territory is covered in snow and ice. The cold climate may not only bring discomfort but quite the opposite. Norwegians even have a proverb — “There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!” which means that even in rainy or snowy weather you will see people riding bikes. Low temperatures speed up the metabolism, improve the quality of sleep, and regulate the appetite. Of course, the cold alone can’t make the body super-healthy, so it’s important to combine several good habits. Swedish model Karin Agstam, for example, starts her day by showering in ice-cold water.
Sweets for kids — only on Saturdays
In Swedish kindergartens, they don’t use sugar to cook meals. Besides, children don’t usually eat sweets before the age of 2-3. But even when kids grow up, they only get sweets on holidays and Saturdays (which in Sweden are the days when people eat candy). Some of the most popular sweets for Scandinavians are salty licorice sweets. They don’t contain much sugar and they are much better than the chocolate bars we often eat.
Lunches are bigger than dinners.
In Sweden and Norway, lunchtime is called middag. This is the time when people eat the most food during the day. They don’t have lunch midday like we do, but at about 4 pm. A typical lunch is potatoes, meat, fish — foods that are rich in protein and carbohydrates. And for dinner, people in Scandinavian countries prefer lighter meals, like those they eat for breakfast: fish sandwiches, vegetables or cheese, yogurt, muesli. So, they don’t go to bed full and the stomach doesn’t have to digest heavy foods during the night.
Using the sauna is the best beauty procedure.
After long walks in the cold, of course, the first thing you want to do is to get warm. Scandinavians really love saunas. For them, it’s part of their culture, and inviting someone to the sauna means showing respect for them. This is probably another secret that explains why Scandinavians are so healthy. Also, visiting the sauna is always on the list of beauty procedures for Scandinavian women — this is how their skin remains so shiny and clean.
You don’t need a lot of products to keep the skin beautiful.
Strong winter winds are a big challenge for the soft skin of the face. This is why the most important part of skincare in Scandinavia is moisturizing. For example, a beauty product expert says that during the winter, she only uses a cleansing oil for the face that helps to keep the skin moisturized. Unlike, the Asian beauty standards, where there are multi-step skincare systems, Scandinavian women prefer the most basic products. You are not very likely to see a woman that uses more than 3 facial beauty products a day.
The Scandinavian diet is the secret to a fit body.
Most Scandinavians prefer cooking at home, and they rarely go to restaurants. Their everyday diets, along with their active lifestyle, allow them to keep their body healthy and looking good. People in Scandinavian countries regularly eat red fish that are rich in vitamin D and omega-3, a lot of vegetables, and berries. And they don’t eat much red meat.
Coffee breaks are sacred.
The Swedish people have the word fika, which can be translated as “a break for coffee and a cookie” but in reality, it means more than that. This is the time when you are distracted from your routine (your work, your devices) and you drink coffee with your friends. Fika is not just a coffee break, it’s a way to slow down time and think about the good stuff. While other countries have coffee breaks that are just as fast as their life itself, where people grab their paper cups to go and keep running, in Sweden coffee breaks are sacred. They are sure that they should have fika every day because it’s a way for the brain to reload and rest from stress.
Whole wheat bread instead of white bread
In the supermarkets of Northern Europe, it might be really hard to find white bread. In Scandinavian countries, people have been eating whole wheat bread for many years: in the 18th-19th centuries bread was the main food for peasant families, and barley, oats, and rye were really popular. White bread appeared much later. It is sold in stores today, but Scandinavian people love the whole wheat bread that is definitely better for their health.
Of course, we can’t say that every person in Denmark, Sweden, or Norway follows these rules with no exceptions. Of course, there are Swedes that don’t like coffee or Norwegians that prefer pizza instead of dinner at home. Would you like to adopt some of these good Scandinavian habits or do you have your own habits to share?


brightside--2020-11-21--2 Girls of Different Shapes Tried on the Same Clothes and Proved That Style Doesn’t Depend on Size

Marina Kamenskaya is a Russian stylist who wears a size XL and believes that fashion isn ’ t just for @ @ @ @ @ blog , Marina has a column , “ XS vs XL , ” showing how @ @ @ @ @ different body types .
Now users can ’ t decide who these outfits suit best @ @ @ @ @ the one with more curves .
We at Bright Side had a tough time figuring @ @ @ @ @ , but once again , we were convinced that clothes don ’ t make the @ @ @ @ @ s the woman inside the outfit that gives a look its spark .
Who do @ @ @ @ @ best ?
Or do you think these clothes looked great on both ladies ?

Marina Kamenskaya is a Russian stylist who wears a size XL and believes that fashion isn’t just for skinny women. In her blog, Marina has a column, “XS vs XL,” showing how 2 identical outfits look on different body types. Now users can’t decide who these outfits suit best — the slim girl or the one with more curves.
We at Bright Side had a tough time figuring out which version looked better, but once again, we were convinced that clothes don’t make the woman, but it’s the woman inside the outfit that gives a look its spark.
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