brightside--2020-11-19--7 Features That Can Help You Spot a Typical British Home

If you ask any person what they know about British people ’ s everyday lives , you ’ ll likely hear that people in Great Britain like to drink tea .
And this is a totally correct answer — about 165 million cups of tea are consumed here every day and almost all of them are drunk with milk .
But this “ tea culture ” is not the only thing that makes this country so special .
1 .
There are no sockets in the bathrooms .
According to the law , UK bathrooms can only be fitted with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and shower to the socket is at least 10 feet .
And since bathrooms in British homes and apartments are quite small , there are no sockets in them .
That ’ s the reason why washing machines are usually installed in the kitchen .
Since the climate isn ’ t that warm in Great Britain , there ’ s no special need for air conditioners .
If they need to air out the room , the British simply open windows .
If that ’ s not enough , they use a normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window consisting of several rectangular sash windows ( 3 , as a rule ) protruding from the main part of the house .
Such windows are considered traditional , and one of their advantages is that they give much more light than ordinary ones .
Most homes in Great Britain are covered with carpeting ( excluding the kitchen ) .
Even the bathrooms have it .
If there is a staircase in the house , it will have some carpet on it too .
This carpeting is used so that people ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means the risk of falling off a staircase is very low .
However , there are many issues that these carpets cause — they get dirty and can absorb moisture in bathrooms , which causes even more problems .
Nonetheless , most British people are used to walking indoors in their street shoes .
And it ’ s incredibly annoying because cleaning carpets can quickly become an uphill task .
But it ’ s tradition after all .
5 .
Garages in houses aren ’ t used for storing cars .
Traditionally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because cars used to be miniature in the past ) , which is why modern cars simply don ’ t fit in them .
As a result , many people use garages as a storage room where they keep a lot of different stuff .
6 .
Mail to British homes is delivered just like in the movies — through a special slot in the front door .
Of course , there are many different types of mailboxes in Great Britain : they can be a separate standing box , a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entrance to an apartment building , or a privately rented “ mailbox address.
” But these same things can be found in other countries , while a slot for letters in doors is exclusive to Great Britain .
Owners of such boxes note that they aren ’ t that convenient at all .
For example , if you have a dog , it will allow the dog to eat the newspaper 3 times over before you see that it has been delivered .
7 .
Doors open inward , leading into the rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interior door outward would be more space-saving , in most older homes , doors open inward .
Among other reasons , this is to keep traditional confidentiality : when a person is walking along the corridor past your room , they won ’ t see you , even if the door is half-open .
As a rule , front doors also open inward .
There are several reasons for this : safety ( in outward-opening doors , the hinges on which the door rests are located outside the house , which increases the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad weather ( imagine if you open the door outward and snow and rain blow into the house ) , and practicality ( it ’ s easier to pull things in after a shopping trip if the door opens inward ) .

If you ask any person what they know about British people’s everyday lives, you’ll likely hear that people in Great Britain like to drink tea. And this is a totally correct answer — about 165 million cups of tea are consumed here every day and almost all of them are drunk with milk. But this “tea culture” is not the only thing that makes this country so special.
Bright Side peeked into the apartments of average residents of Great Britain and found out what makes up a typical British home.
1. There are no sockets in the bathrooms.
According to the law, UK bathrooms can only be fitted with outlets if the distance from the bath and shower to the socket is at least 10 feet. And since bathrooms in British homes and apartments are quite small, there are no sockets in them. That’s the reason why washing machines are usually installed in the kitchen.
2. Air conditioners are a rare thing in British houses.
Since the climate isn’t that warm in Great Britain, there’s no special need for air conditioners. If they need to air out the room, the British simply open windows. If that’s not enough, they use a normal fan.
3. Bay windows are extremely popular in Great Britain.
A bay window is a window consisting of several rectangular sash windows (3, as a rule) protruding from the main part of the house. Such windows are considered traditional, and one of their advantages is that they give much more light than ordinary ones.
4. Carpets are everywhere.
Most homes in Great Britain are covered with carpeting (excluding the kitchen). Even the bathrooms have it. If there is a staircase in the house, it will have some carpet on it too. This carpeting is used so that people’s feet don’t slip, which means the risk of falling off a staircase is very low. However, there are many issues that these carpets cause — they get dirty and can absorb moisture in bathrooms, which causes even more problems. Nonetheless, most British people are used to walking indoors in their street shoes. And it’s incredibly annoying because cleaning carpets can quickly become an uphill task. But it’s tradition after all.
5. Garages in houses aren’t used for storing cars.
Traditionally, garages in Great Britain are small (because cars used to be miniature in the past), which is why modern cars simply don’t fit in them. As a result, many people use garages as a storage room where they keep a lot of different stuff.
6. Mail to British homes is delivered just like in the movies — through a special slot in the front door.
Of course, there are many different types of mailboxes in Great Britain: they can be a separate standing box, a group of boxes on the ground floor inside the entrance to an apartment building, or a privately rented “mailbox address.” But these same things can be found in other countries, while a slot for letters in doors is exclusive to Great Britain. Owners of such boxes note that they aren’t that convenient at all. For example, if you have a dog, it will allow the dog to eat the newspaper 3 times over before you see that it has been delivered.
7. Doors open inward, leading into the rooms, not outward.
Though opening an interior door outward would be more space-saving, in most older homes, doors open inward. Among other reasons, this is to keep traditional confidentiality: when a person is walking along the corridor past your room, they won’t see you, even if the door is half-open. As a rule, front doors also open inward. There are several reasons for this: safety (in outward-opening doors, the hinges on which the door rests are located outside the house, which increases the risk of break-ins), protection from bad weather (imagine if you open the door outward and snow and rain blow into the house), and practicality (it’s easier to pull things in after a shopping trip if the door opens inward).


brightside--2020-11-18--15+ Times the Universe Gave People a Reason to Smile

Luck is a fickle thing .
Sometimes it ’ s so hard to run into good luck that it starts to seem that our life is just full of dark times .
For example , when everything is falling out of our hands in the morning , when internet shopping becomes a complete disappointment , or when a window seat on a plane ends up having no window at all .
But sometimes fortune gives us bonuses that we didn ’ t even expect , as if it ’ s trying to rehab itself for its previous absence .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the backyard.
” “ I have seen many photos of someone having 2 yolks in an egg , a double ice cream , etc .
I got my fortune the other day too.
” “ I hit the jackpot again .
The check-in attendant is a saint.
” “ The picture on the left is a painting we have had in our house for a while now , the picture on the right was taken last weekend .
Took me until today to realize we took it at the perfect moment with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spot.
” “ I ordered a screen protector for an iPad from China .
When placing the order , I was asked whether I wanted black or white glass .
I chose black .
Today I got the order.
” “ Our old doormat fits perfectly into the entrance of our new place.
” “ I was scuba diving and felt something stabbing through my wet suit .
The pawnshop confirmed it ’ s a real diamond.
” “ I ’ ve been working at my client ’ s house since 9 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was cleaning up she brought this out to me saying , ’ You ’ ve been working here too long to have not eaten yet.
’ ” “ I ’ m a teacher and this week has been quite hectic .
I went to a cafe for my weekly stress meal .
They accidentally gave me an extra burrito.
” “ Knocked my bowl yesterday ... look where it landed.
” “ My vanity mirror fell in my bathroom .
It was saved from shattering by my toothbrush.
” “ I bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jackpot .
”

Luck is a fickle thing. Sometimes it’s so hard to run into good luck that it starts to seem that our life is just full of dark times. For example, when everything is falling out of our hands in the morning, when internet shopping becomes a complete disappointment, or when a window seat on a plane ends up having no window at all. But sometimes fortune gives us bonuses that we didn’t even expect, as if it’s trying to rehab itself for its previous absence.
We at Bright Side feel a bit jelly toward the characters of our compilation who didn’t expect these surprises from the universe that totally gave them a reason to smile.
“My pup dug up a truffle in the backyard.”
“I have seen many photos of someone having 2 yolks in an egg, a double ice cream, etc. I got my fortune the other day too.”
“I hit the jackpot again. The check-in attendant is a saint.”
“It’s my lucky day today.”
“The picture on the left is a painting we have had in our house for a while now, the picture on the right was taken last weekend. Took me until today to realize we took it at the perfect moment with the bird flying by in just the right spot.”
“I ordered a screen protector for an iPad from China. When placing the order, I was asked whether I wanted black or white glass. I chose black. Today I got the order.”
“Our old doormat fits perfectly into the entrance of our new place.”
That’s not a chocolate chip, but a chocolate boulder.
“I was scuba diving and felt something stabbing through my wet suit. The pawnshop confirmed it’s a real diamond.”
“I’ve been working at my client’s house since 9, got done at 7, and as I was cleaning up she brought this out to me saying, ’You’ve been working here too long to have not eaten yet.’”
“Jacket saved my doughnut.”
“I’m a teacher and this week has been quite hectic. I went to a cafe for my weekly stress meal. They accidentally gave me an extra burrito.”
“Knocked my bowl yesterday... look where it landed.”
“My vanity mirror fell in my bathroom. It was saved from shattering by my toothbrush.”
“I bought a pack of rusks and hit the jackpot.”
“2 tattoos I got based on doodles I did.”


brightside--2020-11-18--20+ People Who Bought Ordinary Items and Hit the Jackpot

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest How much time would you need to recall the moment you bought a bad product or became the victim of a shady manufacturer ?
Probably , no more than 10 seconds .
This has happened to everyone .
But sometimes the opposite is true : people get excited about the ingenuity and care that the manufacturers put into their products .
1 .
“ ’ Getting a new TV ?
’ I was asked when my new bike arrived .
Some bike brands print a TV on the box so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I bought a hat online and it came in a bag of air.
” 3 .
“ This shower handle shows the temperature of the water.
” 8 .
“ This box from a pet supply store has instructions printed on it for how to turn it into a castle for cats.
” 9 .
“ My medication has the days of the week nicely printed on the packaged tablets.
” 10 .
“ This product rewards you if you open the box upside down.
” 11 .
“ So mundane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table knives have flat ends .
It ’ s so much less frustrating to get the last bit of peanut butter or jelly out of the jar.
” 12 .
“ My freezer has a light that tells me it ’ s working.
” 13 .
“ The design of this teabag is brilliant.
” 14 .
“ My new toothbrush came with this refillable floss pick.
” 15 .
“ My T-shirt from a Philadelphia artist arrived looking like a hoagie.
” 17 .
“ Euro snacks tell you how much exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 .
“ My wood glue has a built-in cap holder , so you won ’ t lose it.
” 20 .
“ This supermarket has magnifying lenses on their carts to help people read product labels.
” 22 .
“ My new shoes came with a pick keychain to get out rocks and gunk from the tread.
” 23 .
“ These cardboard things used instead of packing peanuts or plastic .
”

How much time would you need to recall the moment you bought a bad product or became the victim of a shady manufacturer? Probably, no more than 10 seconds. This has happened to everyone. But sometimes the opposite is true: people get excited about the ingenuity and care that the manufacturers put into their products.
At Bright Side, we are sure that these examples demonstrate a caring attitude toward customers and prove that manufacturers love their work.
1. “’Getting a new TV?’ I was asked when my new bike arrived. Some bike brands print a TV on the box so that shippers handle them more carefully.”
2. “I bought a hat online and it came in a bag of air.”
3. “This shower handle shows the temperature of the water.”
4. “This cupboard drip dries into the sink.”
5. “My new bedsheets have pockets!”
6. “This bathroom door handle has a built-in hand sanitizer dispenser.”
7. These gloves have a built-in goggle wipe.
8. “This box from a pet supply store has instructions printed on it for how to turn it into a castle for cats.”
9. “My medication has the days of the week nicely printed on the packaged tablets.”
10. “This product rewards you if you open the box upside down.”
11. “So mundane, and yet so helpful. These table knives have flat ends. It’s so much less frustrating to get the last bit of peanut butter or jelly out of the jar.”
12. “My freezer has a light that tells me it’s working.”
13. “The design of this teabag is brilliant.”
14. “My new toothbrush came with this refillable floss pick.”
15. “My T-shirt from a Philadelphia artist arrived looking like a hoagie.”
16. “Amazon boxes double as yoga mats.”
17. “Euro snacks tell you how much exercise you need to burn them off.”
18. “My wood glue has a built-in cap holder, so you won’t lose it.”
19. “My pizza was delivered with tamper evident stickers.”
20. “This supermarket has magnifying lenses on their carts to help people read product labels.”
21. “My toilet paper roll has a small toilet paper roll in it.” “I’m a mom of 3, the little ones are so useful! One is always in my purse, one is in the car, etc. They are very handy!”
22. “My new shoes came with a pick keychain to get out rocks and gunk from the tread.”
23. “These cardboard things used instead of packing peanuts or plastic.”


brightside--2020-11-18--17 Rules That Even Major Stars Have to Follow When Meeting the Queen

What are the chances you will meet the British Queen or some other member of the royal family ?
Don ’ t say that it ’ s absolutely impossible , because there was a time when Jennifer Lopez , Angelina Jolie , and even Beyoncé couldn ’ t imagine they would get to meet this monarch .
So , if there ’ s still a chance , you should totally be prepared for it .
Most rules of the protocol are about safety .
And because the security of the royal family has to do a lot of work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from inappropriate jokes when you are near the security members .
It ’ s better to avoid doing things like actor Kunal Nayyar did .
The website for the royal family says that there are no strict rules on how to greet a monarch .
You can nod your head ( if you are a man ) or curtsy ( if you are a woman ) .
If you are not from Great Britain , you can shake hands .
If you are a celebrity and you ’ ve met the Windsor family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance you will hug or even kiss each other on the cheek .
But this can only be initiated by the royal family member themselves .
5 .
Remain silent until you are spoken to .
According to the protocol , you should not start a conversation with a member of the royal family until you shake hands with them .
Usually , the monarch says hello first .
On a talk show , actor Billy Eichner said that one day before he met Prince Henry and Meghan Markle , he received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detail .
The members of the royal family usually maintain eye contact with people during a conversation .
This is why you should do the same , as a sign of respect .
Many people from the media talked about this rule after the editor of American Vogue , Anna Wintour , was seen talking to Elizabeth II without taking off her sunglasses .
Many people thought it was disrespectful of her .
But , judging by the photo , they had a nice conversation .
Her Majesty was even smiling .
7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ royal family by their name .
You ’ ve probably heard that the members of the royal family have nicknames for each other .
But no matter how famous you are , you can ’ t use this kind of address for the Queen or anyone else in the family .
Beyoncé made a splash when she said , “ My princess , ” to Meghan Markle at the premiere of The Lion King .
Or just remember the time when Allison Janney addressed Kate Middleton as “ honey ” at the afterparty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You don ’ t have to curtsy .
This is not necessary unless you are meeting the Queen herself .
In this case , curtsying is probably the best way to greet the Queen if you are a lady .
Even other members of the royal family have to curtsy to greet Her Majesty .
Remember how great Angelina Jolie did this when Elizabeth II made her Dame Commander ?
Follow her example .
10 .
Your “ +1 ” should be behind you .
Very often , royal family members have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enough time to greet everyone in the room personally .
If you are taking someone with you to a royal event , they should be standing behind you .
And they can talk to the royal family members only if they talk to them first .
11 .
Some words and phrases should be avoided .
12 .
Always stand if the Queen is standing .
If you are ever in the same room as the Queen , follow her example : when she stands up , you should stand up too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her Majesty , once she finishes her meal , you and other people at the table , are not recommended to touch your food .
13 .
Never turn your back on the Queen .
14 .
Never leave an event before the Queen does .
15 .
Don ’ t ask for a selfie or an autograph .
Safety rules prohibit the royal family members from taking selfies with their fans ( even if they are really famous people ) .
They also can ’ t give autographs either .
They can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they will probably tell you that they can ’ t sign something if you ask them to .
This rule exists to avoid any kind of scandal or fraud .
There was a case when Prince Charles broke this rule : he was visiting Cornwall after the flood and one woman asked him for an autograph .
He wrote , “ Charles 2010.
” 16 .
Modesty and taste are of the utmost importance .
There is no dress code for meeting the Queen , but there is a rule — the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably never received this information when she met the Queen in 1956 .
Besides , the dress code is also true for journalists .
So , don ’ t wear bright colors because the royal family members usually choose them for themselves to be easily visible .
Also , try to avoid naked legs .
All women in the family are supposed to wear tights in public because the protocol calls for it .
Famous people and anyone else should follow this rule too , even though it ’ s not an absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decline an invitation from the Queen ( unless you have a very good reason ) .

What are the chances you will meet the British Queen or some other member of the royal family? Don’t say that it’s absolutely impossible, because there was a time when Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, and even Beyoncé couldn’t imagine they would get to meet this monarch. So, if there’s still a chance, you should totally be prepared for it.
Bright Side has collected 17 important and interesting rules of the royal protocol that everyone who wants to meet the Windsors should know.
1. Don’t mess with security.
Most rules of the protocol are about safety. And because the security of the royal family has to do a lot of work, it’s better if you refrain from inappropriate jokes when you are near the security members. It’s better to avoid doing things like actor Kunal Nayyar did.
2. Arrive early just in case.
According to the rules, the Queen should be the last person to arrive at an event. For example, the head of the British Monarchy came to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just 5 minutes before the bride.
3. Never touch a royal family member.
No matter how friendly your conversation is, it’s a serious protocol violation to touch a royal family member. Jennifer Lopez probably forgot about this when she met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
4. If you’re in doubt, shake hands.
The website for the royal family says that there are no strict rules on how to greet a monarch. You can nod your head (if you are a man) or curtsy (if you are a woman). If you are not from Great Britain, you can shake hands. If you are a celebrity and you’ve met the Windsor family member many times, there is a chance you will hug or even kiss each other on the cheek. But this can only be initiated by the royal family member themselves.
5. Remain silent until you are spoken to.
According to the protocol, you should not start a conversation with a member of the royal family until you shake hands with them. Usually, the monarch says hello first. On a talk show, actor Billy Eichner said that one day before he met Prince Henry and Meghan Markle, he received a letter with all the rules in great detail.
6. Maintain eye contact during a conversation.
The members of the royal family usually maintain eye contact with people during a conversation. This is why you should do the same, as a sign of respect. Many people from the media talked about this rule after the editor of American Vogue, Anna Wintour, was seen talking to Elizabeth II without taking off her sunglasses. Many people thought it was disrespectful of her. But, judging by the photo, they had a nice conversation. Her Majesty was even smiling.
7. Never address a member of the royal family by their name.
On presentation to the Queen, the correct formal address is “Your Majesty” and for other members of the family, you use “Your Royal Highness”. After that, you can use the less formal “Ma’am” and “Sir.”
8. Nicknames are prohibited.
You’ve probably heard that the members of the royal family have nicknames for each other. But no matter how famous you are, you can’t use this kind of address for the Queen or anyone else in the family. Beyoncé made a splash when she said, “My princess,” to Meghan Markle at the premiere of The Lion King. Or just remember the time when Allison Janney addressed Kate Middleton as “honey” at the afterparty event for the BAFTA Awards.
9. You don’t have to curtsy.
This is not necessary unless you are meeting the Queen herself. In this case, curtsying is probably the best way to greet the Queen if you are a lady. Even other members of the royal family have to curtsy to greet Her Majesty. Remember how great Angelina Jolie did this when Elizabeth II made her Dame Commander? Follow her example.
10. Your “+1” should be behind you.
Very often, royal family members have incredibly tight schedules so they might not have enough time to greet everyone in the room personally. If you are taking someone with you to a royal event, they should be standing behind you. And they can talk to the royal family members only if they talk to them first.
11. Some words and phrases should be avoided.
In the royal family, they avoid some words. For example, they always call the toilet, the “lavatory.” This is not a strict rule, but if you want to make a good impression, it’s better to follow it.
12. Always stand if the Queen is standing.
If you are ever in the same room as the Queen, follow her example: when she stands up, you should stand up too. If you ever have dinner with Her Majesty, once she finishes her meal, you and other people at the table, are not recommended to touch your food.
13. Never turn your back on the Queen.
The etiquette rules prohibit people from turning their backs on the Queen and other members of the royal family. This is a big protocol violation. Actress Emilia Clarke said that she had been warned about this before she met Prince William.
14. Never leave an event before the Queen does.
You can’t just show up at an event, see the Queen, and leave. You have to stay there until the Queen decides to leave, at which time you are free to go.
15. Don’t ask for a selfie or an autograph.
Safety rules prohibit the royal family members from taking selfies with their fans (even if they are really famous people). They also can’t give autographs either. They can’t sign anything except official documents and they will probably tell you that they can’t sign something if you ask them to. This rule exists to avoid any kind of scandal or fraud. There was a case when Prince Charles broke this rule: he was visiting Cornwall after the flood and one woman asked him for an autograph. He wrote, “Charles 2010.”
16. Modesty and taste are of the utmost importance.
There is no dress code for meeting the Queen, but there is a rule — the look should be conservative. Marilyn Monroe probably never received this information when she met the Queen in 1956. Besides, the dress code is also true for journalists. So, don’t wear bright colors because the royal family members usually choose them for themselves to be easily visible. Also, try to avoid naked legs. All women in the family are supposed to wear tights in public because the protocol calls for it. Famous people and anyone else should follow this rule too, even though it’s not an absolute must.
17. Don’t decline an invitation from the Queen (unless you have a very good reason).
Above: The Queen with Hellen Mirren. Below: Elizabeth II.
If you can’t accept an invitation from a member of the royal family for a very good reason, it’s okay. But be careful because it may be seen as disrespectful. When actress Hellen Mirren refused to come to visit the Queen because she was working on a film, this caused a scandal with the media.


brightside--2020-11-18--10 Peculiar Things About the German Lifestyle That Will Astonish Any Visitor

It is one thing to come to Germany as a tourist and notice a couple of peculiarities ( for example , they don ’ t wear swimsuits in public baths and locker rooms are unisex there ) .
But it is another thing when you live in the country for a while and learn the peculiarities of the Germans in their everyday life .
1 .
The toilets in many German apartments are built into the walls .
Very few German bathrooms have regular toilet bowls .
In Germany , it is customary to install toilets with hidden tanks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the wall .
This leaves a lot of space under them .
First , it saves space , and second , it makes cleaning easier .
There are usually 2 buttons for flushing water — large and small .
This is an environmentally-friendly feature that is done to conserve water .
2 .
They usually have a window in the bathroom .
Most German apartments and houses don ’ t have air conditioning or even ventilation , although modern buildings usually have ventilation .
The Germans ventilate their apartments by opening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ventilation system , so there is a window .
This prevents mold from forming in the bathroom .
3 .
The doors in many houses can be locked from the inside only , with a key .
The main doors in German houses are a real quest for beginners .
If you go out and slam the door , you won ’ t be able to get back in without a key because there is usually no handle on the back of the door that you can turn .
When you enter the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the door from the inside only with a key .
There is no latch you can turn .
4 .
A standard German fridge is much smaller than ours .
Small German fridges with tiny freezers are a really scary sight for tourists .
The Germans love to build refrigerators into their kitchen sets , also known as “ built-in sets.
” Usually , they are disguised as an ordinary cabinet .
When a resident of another country comes to Germany , the first thing they think is that there is no fridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 mattresses instead of one on a king size bed .
Foreigners moving to Germany are indignant at first about the local mattress system , but then they fall in love with it .
The thing is that 2 mattresses are placed on a king-size bed , side-by-side : this allows each couple to individually sleep the way they want .
The Germans also use 2 small blankets instead of a big one .
Instead of the usual rectangular pillows , Germans sleep on huge square ones .
And these pillows are said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon as you put your head on them , it immediately falls through .
And this has been a tradition for years .
6 .
When the Germans move to another apartment , they take their kitchen set with them .
This might sound strange , but most apartments and houses in Germany are rented out without a kitchen .
You will only find bare walls in the kitchen .
As a consequence , when people move out , they take all of their kitchen appliances and furniture with them to their new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fundamentally different attitude toward rent .
In Germany , apartments and houses are rented for several years , and sometimes even decades .
That is why it ’ s not profitable for a landlord to purchase a kitchen set and all the necessary appliances , while the tenant , on the contrary , is more willing to invest in home improvement , thinking of it almost as their own property .
7 .
Almost every window has blinds outside .
German outdoor blinds are usually made of metal .
They can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close them , you will need to pull on a special strap ) .
The blinds are not inside the apartment , as we are used to , but outside .
As a rule , they are mounted directly into the outer wall of the house .
8 .
Mailboxes and house intercoms look pretty different here .
9 .
The Germans don ’ t keep eggs and milk in the fridge .
Eggs in Germany are not processed with chemicals before they are delivered to stores — therefore , they retain their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand , they might still be dirty .
On the other hand , due to the lack of chemicals , eggs can be stored at room temperature .
Though these eggs will have a shorter shelf life — only 1-2 weeks .
As for milk , almost all of it is UHT ( milk is heated to a higher temperature than during pasteurization , which guarantees no bacteria inside ) .
This allows milk to be stored without a fridge and for a longer period of time ( about 3 months ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ German fridge doesn ’ t allow anyone to keep a lot of food inside .
10 .
Life in German apartments and houses stops on Sundays .

It is one thing to come to Germany as a tourist and notice a couple of peculiarities (for example, they don’t wear swimsuits in public baths and locker rooms are unisex there). But it is another thing when you live in the country for a while and learn the peculiarities of the Germans in their everyday life.
At Bright Side, we looked through the blogs of people who’ve moved to Germany. It turns out that they have quite a few eccentricities.
1. The toilets in many German apartments are built into the walls.
Very few German bathrooms have regular toilet bowls. In Germany, it is customary to install toilets with hidden tanks, and the toilets themselves are mounted directly into the wall. This leaves a lot of space under them. First, it saves space, and second, it makes cleaning easier. There are usually 2 buttons for flushing water — large and small. This is an environmentally-friendly feature that is done to conserve water.
2. They usually have a window in the bathroom.
Most German apartments and houses don’t have air conditioning or even ventilation, although modern buildings usually have ventilation. The Germans ventilate their apartments by opening the windows. The bathrooms also lack a ventilation system, so there is a window. This prevents mold from forming in the bathroom.
3. The doors in many houses can be locked from the inside only, with a key.
The main doors in German houses are a real quest for beginners. If you go out and slam the door, you won’t be able to get back in without a key because there is usually no handle on the back of the door that you can turn. When you enter the house, you can lock and open the door from the inside only with a key. There is no latch you can turn.
4. A standard German fridge is much smaller than ours.
Small German fridges with tiny freezers are a really scary sight for tourists. The Germans love to build refrigerators into their kitchen sets, also known as “built-in sets.” Usually, they are disguised as an ordinary cabinet. When a resident of another country comes to Germany, the first thing they think is that there is no fridge at all.
5. They use 2 mattresses instead of one on a king size bed.
Foreigners moving to Germany are indignant at first about the local mattress system, but then they fall in love with it. The thing is that 2 mattresses are placed on a king-size bed, side-by-side: this allows each couple to individually sleep the way they want. The Germans also use 2 small blankets instead of a big one. Instead of the usual rectangular pillows, Germans sleep on huge square ones. And these pillows are said to be way too soft: as soon as you put your head on them, it immediately falls through. And this has been a tradition for years.
6. When the Germans move to another apartment, they take their kitchen set with them.
This might sound strange, but most apartments and houses in Germany are rented out without a kitchen. You will only find bare walls in the kitchen. As a consequence, when people move out, they take all of their kitchen appliances and furniture with them to their new homes. One of the reasons is a fundamentally different attitude toward rent. In Germany, apartments and houses are rented for several years, and sometimes even decades. That is why it’s not profitable for a landlord to purchase a kitchen set and all the necessary appliances, while the tenant, on the contrary, is more willing to invest in home improvement, thinking of it almost as their own property.
7. Almost every window has blinds outside.
German outdoor blinds are usually made of metal. They can be automatic or manual (to open and close them, you will need to pull on a special strap). The blinds are not inside the apartment, as we are used to, but outside. As a rule, they are mounted directly into the outer wall of the house.
8. Mailboxes and house intercoms look pretty different here.
In German houses, the personal data of the tenants can be seen on the mailboxes. While intercoms have plates with the name of the person living in the apartment.
9. The Germans don’t keep eggs and milk in the fridge.
Eggs in Germany are not processed with chemicals before they are delivered to stores — therefore, they retain their natural protective shell. On the one hand, they might still be dirty. On the other hand, due to the lack of chemicals, eggs can be stored at room temperature. Though these eggs will have a shorter shelf life — only 1-2 weeks. As for milk, almost all of it is UHT (milk is heated to a higher temperature than during pasteurization, which guarantees no bacteria inside). This allows milk to be stored without a fridge and for a longer period of time (about 3 months). Besides, the size of a typical German fridge doesn’t allow anyone to keep a lot of food inside.
10. Life in German apartments and houses stops on Sundays.
In Germany, almost all shops are closed on Sunday (with rare exceptions), and people try to make less noise. If you turn on loud music or a lawnmower, your neighbors next door, outraged by the noise, can easily sue you. Generally speaking, people are expected to keep noise to a reasonable level throughout most of the day, but places may also have “quiet hours” in which people are expected to keep quiet overnight. In many places, “quiet time” is between 8 pm and 7 am (20:00-7:00) Monday-Saturday and all day on Sundays and holidays. Some areas, like Hamburg, also have mid-day quiet hours between 1-3 pm.


brightside--2020-11-18--10 Ways to Drive a Recruiter Mad During a Job Interview

At Bright Side , we think that both parties should express their views , so we decided to find out what kinds of applicants irritate recruiters the most .
As a bonus , we ’ ll prove that employers can also be understanding and give an applicant a second chance — even if they made a terrible first impression .
1 .
They don ’ t know how to make a CV .
Apart from grammatical errors and incorrect typography , recruiters get annoyed when they can ’ t find specific features .
They want to see relevant skills , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you don ’ t want to hear the scary sentence , “ You are not the right person for us , ” remove words like “ sociable , ” “ stress-resistant , ” and “ quick learner ” from your resume .
They ’ re cliché , don ’ t have deep meaning , and usually irritate HR specialists .
• A few quotes from real CVs include : “ Project manager .
Responsibilities and achievements : I managed a project .
Assistant manager .
Responsibilities : assisting a manager .
Position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pikabu • I once had a resume submitted that had a full-on picture of his face in the middle of it .
It had thought bubbles saying , “ Hire me , you won ’ t regret it.
” © LadyArtemis32 / Reddit • I received a CV that had only 3 lines in it saying , “ I will say everything at the interview with my future boss.
” Why are they so self-assured ?
What are they counting on ?
© Zmeinda / Pikabu 2 .
They don ’ t read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company .
Imagine that you post an ad that reads : “ I ’ m looking for a 2-bedroom apartment in the city center ” but only receive offers for 1-bedroom apartments on the outskirts of town .
An HR specialist feels the same way when they have to interview people who didn ’ t bother to read the position ’ s requirements .
When an interview starts , many recruiters ask what a job seeker knows about the company .
If a person says that they didn ’ t have time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information right before the interview , their chances of getting the job are very low .
• Part of our interview process is a quick tutorial on making a basic product — which will initially form most of their day .
We ’ re very upfront about this , put it on all the application forms , and remind people when we phone them to schedule interviews .
One haughty young lady said , “ I ’ m not doing that , I could damage my nails.
” When I asked if she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be doing as her daily job , she accused me of wasting her time and promptly walked out .
She then reported us to the third party job site for lying about the job offer .
It literally said , “ Production Assistant ” and explained the role pretty clearly .
© AnnualAntics / Reddit • Recently , we ’ ve been hiring for a new position at my startup .
While the position is demanding , we advertised the role with no salary for the first few months , which was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the get-go , the guy said that “ his time was valuable ” and that “ he wanted to get straight to the gist.
” Then he said he didn ’ t want to work for a startup .
Afterward , he said that he offered IT consulting services and charged $ 58/hour and that he would take work on that basis .
© Anonymous / Quora 3 .
They want to get a job they ’ re not qualified for .
Employers and HR workers don ’ t like it when applicants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work for such a wonderful company and how they would appreciate this experience .
Companies are interested in people with specific skills that they can prove .
• I am looking for an intern-programmer .
What is required ?
Logical thinking and attentiveness , at least .
70 % of applicants can ’ t solve simple school logic tests , lose the conversation flow , and forget what they were talking about before .
© AnnaBelaya / Pikabu • I advertised for an admin to work in my office a few years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application was blank — no cover letter or resume , and even the application itself only had a name and phone number on it .
I called and let her know that her application was incomplete — she needed to fill out the application form , attach a cover letter and resume , and resubmit .
Her reply was , “ Ask Professor X who I am .
What times do you have available for the interview ?
” I said , “ Until the application is complete , it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to interview the most qualified applicants , and until this information is complete , you are not among those applicants.
” She later included a cover letter .
It said something about knowing Professor X and having 25 years of experience working in an office .
It didn ’ t tell me anything about her skills .
© Quora User / Quora 5 .
They lie about their skills and competencies .
63 % of job seekers lie in their CV .
People embellish their experience , add non-existent jobs , blatantly lie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for some reason , hide their real age .
To call a sly person ’ s bluff , it ’ s enough to ask a question that requires a deep answer or to ask for recommendations from a previous place of work .
Many companies generally check a candidate ’ s social networks and look for data to prove their qualifications .
• “ Yo habla Español ?
What is that ?
German ?
” they asked .
“ No .
Spanish .
You wrote here that you can speak Spanish , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I just wrote that because my boyfriend said it looks good.
” © babayagastrikesback / Reddit • My friend works as a recruiter in a big company .
She once told me a story .
A guy sent an excellent CV as an IT specialist .
They called him for an interview .
He couldn ’ t answer any questions and was very sullen .
She thought he was another liar who copied someone else ’ s CV .
But still , she asked , “ Why should I hire you ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ I know that you pay your IT personnel this salary , and I also want to have it.
” She had never met anyone so arrogant .
The working day for someone working in HR is very tight and every minute is precious .
If someone is late , the whole schedule can be disrupted .
However , those who like to arrive an hour earlier can also cause trouble .
The early risers need something to keep them busy so that they don ’ t ask if they can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best to arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled slot in order to have time to get to the necessary office .
But if your plans have changed , it ’ s polite to let the recruiter know in advance .
• We were waiting for a girl for the position of a marketeer .
She had an excellent CV , we had a good interview over the phone , and everything seemed nice — but she was 30 minutes late , then she called us and asked how to get to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ century , the era of gadgets and Google .
Even the simplest phone has GPS .
Shouldn ’ t a marketeer know how to use Google Maps ?
That was a real test drive .
© Val419 / Pikabu • Do you know what the weirdest excuse not to come to an interview was that I ’ ve heard ?
“ Sorry , I can ’ t come because I died.
” © nikalolly / Pikabu It ’ s best to focus on a neutral business style .
Keep bright-colored garments , deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heels for other occasions .
By putting them on , you ’ re showing the interviewer that you ’ re not a serious person .
You should also look like your photo ( if you sent one ) .
HR specialists like to recognize the candidate as soon as they enter the office .
• A woman came in wearing a pair of flesh-colored leggings that made her look as if she wasn ’ t wearing pants at all .
She had a sweatshirt on that opened in the front that had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal a lacy camisole top .
We work as therapists .
She never got that job .
© ConneryFTW / Reddit • I had an interviewee coming in for an entry-level , customer service position at a large company .
She showed up to the interview 15 minutes late in Hello Kitty pajama bottoms , a matching backpack , a bright pink hoodie , and warm fuzzy slippers .
© ADamnInAK / Reddit • A woman came to an interview for the position of office manager .
Everything was fine in her CV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the phone .
But when she came in , she was dressed in a blouse made of translucent fabric , her hair was dirty and disheveled , and she smelled somewhat unpleasant .
She was adequate during her interview but if hired , the entire office would have to deal with her every day , and her desk was right at the entrance , making her the face of the company .
© Val419 / Pikabu 8 .
They don ’ t care about rules or subordination .
HR specialists assess not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work experience as well .
Even if your former boss was the devil in the flesh , you don ’ t have to speak badly about them .
It ’ s polite to thank the recruiter for their time by writing a short follow-up email .
This must be done within 24 hours after the interview .
This way , the candidate will get some bonus points for politeness and it will also give them a chance to reintroduce themselves .
• I ’ m the only girl in my department .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the technical interview .
Then it was time for the peer interview with me to make sure he would fit in with the team .
He shook my hand and then expressed surprise that they let secretaries interview people for IT positions .
© KnittinAndB***hin / Reddit • A guy assumed he had the job during the interview so he was very relaxed .
He leaned back in the chair , showed up late , and was texting the whole time .
Another candidate told my fellow interviewer she could get paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them got the job .
© lfslshlps / Reddit • I was interviewing applicants with my female boss and I go out to call this guy in for his interview .
As we enter , I say , “ Hello , I ’ m Mr. Barnidge ... ” and before I can finish , he says , “ Hello , and who ’ s the little lady ?
” At that moment I heard a snap , which I later found out was my boss breaking a pencil under the table .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , “ No , no , no !
” © Thomas Barnidge / Quora 9 .
They overestimate themselves and their capabilities .
Everyone gets peeved with candidates that have inadequate queries .
These are people who want to get a promotion even before they get hired .
Or they ask questions like , “ How would you interest me ?
” or “ Why should I choose your company ?
” or “ Will you cover my mortgage costs ?
” These “ experts ” who give unsolicited business advice or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re indispensable have a high chance of being rejected .
• We were looking for a manager who would be responsible for cold calls to a small company .
The interview over Skype with the candidate was excellent .
But when we had a meeting in the office and I asked her to make a few cold calls as a test , she refused and began to pick up her things .
When I asked her what was wrong , she replied that she could complete the test task if we were the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just be happy that she even came .
© yariker / Pikabu • I ’ m a manager at a popular 24-hour restaurant chain and had a younger guy come in for an interview who had some decent experience and was very polite over the phone .
But when he showed up , I immediately knew we wouldn ’ t be hiring him .
He came in the store with no shoes or shirt on , came up to the counter , and said he was “ here to meet the manager he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he needed his uniform and $ 30 an hour .
© Vesuvious_Boi / Reddit • A weird guy was coming to a bank for 2 years .
He wanted to work in the telemarketing group but he had inflated self-esteem .
When the HR manager said she couldn ’ t read his questionnaire because of his illegible handwriting , the guy replied , “ Of course , you can ’ t .
I am a genius.
” He didn ’ t get that job .
10 .
They get angry when they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask , “ Where do you want to be in 5 years ?
” or “ How do you fit an elephant into a fridge ?
” These questions aren ’ t to make you angry or to find a reason to reject you .
Such questions help them to find out how an applicant reacts to unforeseen circumstances , to assess their creativity , and to understand whether they fit in with the team .
This is an excellent chance to show yourself off and get extra points from the HR worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should we hire you ?
” usually dumbfounds .
This is a trick to make you demonstrate your personality traits that weren ’ t mentioned in your CV .
One of our applicants passed the interview successfully after he replied , “ Because I ’ m dressed in the corporate colors of your company.
” © Alvarorecoba20 / Pikabu Bonus : a story that proves you can land the job even if the HR manager is against you

Many people don’t really like HR specialists and assume they’re mean because they ask so many tricky questions. But sometimes, applicants literally drive recruiters nuts, making their chances of getting the job minimal.
At Bright Side, we think that both parties should express their views, so we decided to find out what kinds of applicants irritate recruiters the most. As a bonus, we’ll prove that employers can also be understanding and give an applicant a second chance — even if they made a terrible first impression.
1. They don’t know how to make a CV.
Apart from grammatical errors and incorrect typography, recruiters get annoyed when they can’t find specific features. They want to see relevant skills, not abstract descriptions of personality traits. If you don’t want to hear the scary sentence, “You are not the right person for us,” remove words like “sociable,” “stress-resistant,” and “quick learner” from your resume. They’re cliché, don’t have deep meaning, and usually irritate HR specialists. A few quotes from real CVs include: “Project manager. Responsibilities and achievements: I managed a project. Assistant manager. Responsibilities: assisting a manager. Position: full-time mother.” © Elanchik / Pikabu
I once had a resume submitted that had a full-on picture of his face in the middle of it. It had thought bubbles saying, “ Hire me, you won’t regret it .” © LadyArtemis32 / Reddit
I received a CV that had only 3 lines in it saying, “I will say everything at the interview with my future boss.” Why are they so self-assured? What are they counting on? © Zmeinda / Pikabu
2. They don’t read the description of the job or the company.
Imagine that you post an ad that reads: “I’m looking for a 2-bedroom apartment in the city center” but only receive offers for 1-bedroom apartments on the outskirts of town. An HR specialist feels the same way when they have to interview people who didn’t bother to read the position’s requirements. When an interview starts, many recruiters ask what a job seeker knows about the company. If a person says that they didn’t have time to research the question or just Googled the information right before the interview, their chances of getting the job are very low. Part of our interview process is a quick tutorial on making a basic product — which will initially form most of their day. We’re very upfront about this, put it on all the application forms, and remind people when we phone them to schedule interviews. One haughty young lady said, “ I’m not doing that, I could damage my nails. ” When I asked if she realized this is what she’d be doing as her daily job, she accused me of wasting her time and promptly walked out. She then reported us to the third party job site for lying about the job offer. It literally said, “Production Assistant” and explained the role pretty clearly. © AnnualAntics / Reddit
Recently, we’ve been hiring for a new position at my startup. While the position is demanding, we advertised the role with no salary for the first few months, which was also written clearly in the ad. From the get-go, the guy said that “his time was valuable” and that “he wanted to get straight to the gist.” Then he said he didn’t want to work for a startup. Afterward, he said that he offered IT consulting services and charged $58/hour and that he would take work on that basis. © Anonymous / Quora
3. They want to get a job they’re not qualified for.
HR managers try to avoid job seekers who lack the necessary skills or have no idea about their job responsibilities. Some job seekers even send out their resumes at random in the hope of getting a better job in general. I asked if she had experience with Aloha (my bar’s POS system). She said she’d never been to Hawaii. © ICaughtAPigeonOnce / Reddit
I saw someone listing the fact that they were a mother as a qualification. Almost all of her experience was with kid-related tasks. It might fly for a nanny role or something, not so much the admin role she’d applied for. © Herbert_Erpaderp / Reddit
I was looking for a manager. I got a CV saying, “I can type text on PC, work in text editors, I know English orthography and punctuation. I used to work as a typist.” © mebvr / Pikabu
Once a girl wrote, “Do you have a vacancy?” I replied, “Yes, a sales consultant.” She asked, “What do they do?” We didn’t ask for her CV after that. © Catarina0905 / Pikabu
4. They can’t prove their competencies.
Employers and HR workers don’t like it when applicants talk too much about how they want to work for such a wonderful company and how they would appreciate this experience. Companies are interested in people with specific skills that they can prove. I am looking for an intern-programmer. What is required? Logical thinking and attentiveness, at least. 70% of applicants can’t solve simple school logic tests, lose the conversation flow, and forget what they were talking about before. © AnnaBelaya / Pikabu
I advertised for an admin to work in my office a few years ago and received 235 applications. One application was blank — no cover letter or resume, and even the application itself only had a name and phone number on it. I called and let her know that her application was incomplete — she needed to fill out the application form, attach a cover letter and resume, and resubmit. Her reply was, “Ask Professor X who I am. What times do you have available for the interview?” I said, “Until the application is complete, it doesn’t matter who you know. I have to interview the most qualified applicants, and until this information is complete, you are not among those applicants.” She later included a cover letter. It said something about knowing Professor X and having 25 years of experience working in an office. It didn’t tell me anything about her skills. © Quora User / Quora
5. They lie about their skills and competencies.
63% of job seekers lie in their CV. People embellish their experience, add non-existent jobs, blatantly lie about knowledge of foreign languages, and for some reason, hide their real age. To call a sly person’s bluff, it’s enough to ask a question that requires a deep answer or to ask for recommendations from a previous place of work. Many companies generally check a candidate’s social networks and look for data to prove their qualifications. “Yo habla Español? What is that? German?” they asked. “No. Spanish. You wrote here that you can speak Spanish,” I replied. “Oh, yeah. I just wrote that because my boyfriend said it looks good.” © babayagastrikesback / Reddit
My friend works as a recruiter in a big company. She once told me a story. A guy sent an excellent CV as an IT specialist. They called him for an interview. He couldn’t answer any questions and was very sullen. She thought he was another liar who copied someone else’s CV. But still, she asked, “Why should I hire you?” The guy was smug and said, “I know that you pay your IT personnel this salary, and I also want to have it.” She had never met anyone so arrogant.
6. Their punctuality is questionable.
The working day for someone working in HR is very tight and every minute is precious. If someone is late, the whole schedule can be disrupted. However, those who like to arrive an hour earlier can also cause trouble. The early risers need something to keep them busy so that they don’t ask if they can get in every 5 minutes. It’s best to arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled slot in order to have time to get to the necessary office. But if your plans have changed, it’s polite to let the recruiter know in advance. We were waiting for a girl for the position of a marketeer. She had an excellent CV, we had a good interview over the phone, and everything seemed nice — but she was 30 minutes late, then she called us and asked how to get to our office. It’s the twenty-first century, the era of gadgets and Google. Even the simplest phone has GPS. Shouldn’t a marketeer know how to use Google Maps? That was a real test drive. © Val419 / Pikabu
Do you know what the weirdest excuse not to come to an interview was that I’ve heard? “Sorry, I can’t come because I died.” © nikalolly / Pikabu
7. They can’t choose proper attire.
It’s best to focus on a neutral business style. Keep bright-colored garments, deep V-necks, short skirts, and stiletto heels for other occasions. By putting them on, you’re showing the interviewer that you’re not a serious person. You should also look like your photo (if you sent one). HR specialists like to recognize the candidate as soon as they enter the office. A woman came in wearing a pair of flesh-colored leggings that made her look as if she wasn’t wearing pants at all. She had a sweatshirt on that opened in the front that had been pulled to the side a bit to reveal a lacy camisole top. We work as therapists. She never got that job. © ConneryFTW / Reddit
I had an interviewee coming in for an entry-level, customer service position at a large company. She showed up to the interview 15 minutes late in Hello Kitty pajama bottoms, a matching backpack, a bright pink hoodie, and warm fuzzy slippers. © ADamnInAK / Reddit
A woman came to an interview for the position of office manager. Everything was fine in her CV as well as during our conversation over the phone. But when she came in, she was dressed in a blouse made of translucent fabric, her hair was dirty and disheveled, and she smelled somewhat unpleasant. She was adequate during her interview but if hired, the entire office would have to deal with her every day, and her desk was right at the entrance, making her the face of the company. © Val419 / Pikabu
8. They don’t care about rules or subordination.
HR specialists assess not only their professionalism but their communication skills and work experience as well. Even if your former boss was the devil in the flesh, you don’t have to speak badly about them. It’s polite to thank the recruiter for their time by writing a short follow-up email. This must be done within 24 hours after the interview. This way, the candidate will get some bonus points for politeness and it will also give them a chance to reintroduce themselves. I’m the only girl in my department. I had a candidate come in and breeze through the technical interview. Then it was time for the peer interview with me to make sure he would fit in with the team. He shook my hand and then expressed surprise that they let secretaries interview people for IT positions. © KnittinAndB***hin / Reddit
A guy assumed he had the job during the interview so he was very relaxed. He leaned back in the chair, showed up late, and was texting the whole time. Another candidate told my fellow interviewer she could get paid on her voice alone. Neither of them got the job. © lfslshlps / Reddit
I was interviewing applicants with my female boss and I go out to call this guy in for his interview. As we enter, I say, “Hello, I’m Mr. Barnidge...” and before I can finish, he says, “Hello, and who’s the little lady?” At that moment I heard a snap, which I later found out was my boss breaking a pencil under the table. When the interview was over, she just said, “No, no, no!” © Thomas Barnidge / Quora
9. They overestimate themselves and their capabilities.
Everyone gets peeved with candidates that have inadequate queries. These are people who want to get a promotion even before they get hired. Or they ask questions like, “How would you interest me?” or “Why should I choose your company?” or “Will you cover my mortgage costs?” These “experts” who give unsolicited business advice or “stars” who think they’re indispensable have a high chance of being rejected. We were looking for a manager who would be responsible for cold calls to a small company. The interview over Skype with the candidate was excellent. But when we had a meeting in the office and I asked her to make a few cold calls as a test, she refused and began to pick up her things. When I asked her what was wrong, she replied that she could complete the test task if we were the company of her dreams. We should just be happy that she even came. © yariker / Pikabu
I’m a manager at a popular 24-hour restaurant chain and had a younger guy come in for an interview who had some decent experience and was very polite over the phone. But when he showed up, I immediately knew we wouldn’t be hiring him. He came in the store with no shoes or shirt on, came up to the counter, and said he was “here to meet the manager he’d be replacing” and that he needed his uniform and $30 an hour. © Vesuvious_Boi / Reddit
A weird guy was coming to a bank for 2 years. He wanted to work in the telemarketing group but he had inflated self-esteem. When the HR manager said she couldn’t read his questionnaire because of his illegible handwriting, the guy replied, “Of course, you can’t. I am a genius.” He didn’t get that job.
10. They get angry when they’re asked tricky questions.
Recruiters may ask, “Where do you want to be in 5 years?” or “How do you fit an elephant into a fridge?” These questions aren’t to make you angry or to find a reason to reject you. Such questions help them to find out how an applicant reacts to unforeseen circumstances, to assess their creativity, and to understand whether they fit in with the team. This is an excellent chance to show yourself off and get extra points from the HR worker. The question, “Why should we hire you?” usually dumbfounds. This is a trick to make you demonstrate your personality traits that weren’t mentioned in your CV. One of our applicants passed the interview successfully after he replied, “Because I’m dressed in the corporate colors of your company.” © Alvarorecoba20 / Pikabu
Bonus: a story that proves you can land the job even if the HR manager is against you
Many years ago, my partner, David, was a shop manager and was advertising for a full-time shop worker. One morning, this kid came into the shop in dirty jeans and a T-shirt and asked about the job. David gave him an application form and told him to complete it, which the kid did straight away. David said that he was starting interviews that afternoon and arranged a time. The interview time approached. The kid turned up on time, still wearing the same clothes, and now smelling of offensive body odor.
The first question was: “What have you done?” He answered, “I’m just out of prison.” He was in prison for multiple counts of shoplifting! “Why didn’t you change or look smart for the Interview?” David asked. “Because I live several miles away and I didn’t have the bus fare to get home and back. So I hung around in town all day.” David hired him. HR was very very worried.
Years later, the man was still employed and was the assistant manager. He turned out to be one of the most reliable and honest employees David had ever hired. One day, he admitted that he turned to shoplifting when he was younger so that he could get caught and be taken away from his abusive father. He was safer in prison than at home.
So he was the worst-looking candidate with the worst CV, but he turned out to be the best employee. © Richard Stubbings / Quora


brightside--2020-11-19--13 Masters of Self-Irony That Can Easily Outclass Professional Marketers

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We ’ ve all seen plenty of amateur ads in front @ @ @ @ @ Internet .
Often , to sell a product or a service , designers and writers @ @ @ @ @ of humor and imagination .
These people may not have studied marketing but they sure @ @ @ @ @ for their money .
Today , Bright Side brings you a fantastic selection that presents @ @ @ @ @ whole new light .
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We’ve all seen plenty of amateur ads in front of stores or on the Internet. Often, to sell a product or a service, designers and writers come up with real gems of humor and imagination. These people may not have studied marketing but they sure can give professionals a run for their money.
Today, Bright Side brings you a fantastic selection that presents small scale advertising in a whole new light.
1. “Hunting dog for sale”
2. “Hamster from hell”
3. “It’s better to take away the phone...”
4. The one and only...
5. Understanding the difference
6. “Great car, I’ll take it!”
7. The best gas stove advert ever?
8. Childhood memories at an extravagant price
9. A must-have for any fashionista!
10. “Nice try, but no...”
11. Modern problems call for modern solutions.
12. “Your honking won’t turn me into a helicopter!”
13. A tempting offer


brightside--2020-11-19--11 Everyday Items in Our Homes That Belong in a Garbage Can

We all love it when it ’ s warm and cozy at home , and every corner has its own mood and character .
To create this atmosphere , we use numerous interior items and pleasant little things .
However , there comes a time when there is no more space left on the shelves , tables , or on the balcony .
And you have to move the same things from one place to another to free some space .
Ceramic , plastic , and wooden figurines or lamps that run on batteries and are designed to decorate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupy space on the table .
The fact is that we usually don ’ t use our built-in lighting as often as we planned when we buy these decor items .
We often have a whole collection of footwear that has been worn for a long time but will definitely never be used again .
We understand this excess , but every time , an inner voice persuades us to just move all these shoes to the far corner of the closet .
Unusual souvenirs of Chinese origin .
We bought them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a couple of weeks , we simply stopped noticing them .
Now , during cleaning , you have to remove dust from these purchases or move them from one place to another .
A whole bunch of old aluminum or steel spoons and forks that are kept in the same ancient container .
We no longer remember the origin of each one of them .
Perhaps , we got some of them at a housewarming 15 years ago , and maybe we were planning to use others when we went camping .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ From day to day , the number of plastic products increases , and the moment comes when you have to fold them into each other .
And this goes in circles .
When we go shopping , we hear the usual , “ Do you need a bag ?
” And every time this happens we think about the heap that is sitting somewhere at home , taking up space .
The pleasant smell of new perfumes always cheers us up , and the bottle that is an unusual shape pleases the eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are quite a lot of these bottles on the shelf , and there is not enough space for all of them .
In these situations , the easiest thing to do is to send them to the trash can , rather than trying to neatly rearrange them on your shelves .
Numerous magazines about beauty and creating comfort in the house and a whole bunch of newspapers with a TV guide — all this gradually accumulates on the balcony or beside the bed .
Most likely , from this heap of paper , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of pages from the tabloids to put into your wet shoes .
Modern technology has taken a great step forward , relentlessly displacing old computers from daily use .
Many people have an old monitor with a picture tube in the closet or on their balcony — it ’ s heavy , voluminous , and collects a lot of dust .
And the need to have it has completely disappeared , so you can safely sell it or dispose of it .
Every time we unpack new household appliances , we say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box away as long as there is a warranty.
” And a few years later , it turns out that no one has touched this package .
At best , the box will be neatly disassembled and folded flat , and at worst , it will be used as a stand for ironed items .
House renovations are always a long and laborious process , after which a large amount of unused materials remain .
We try to buy spare wallpaper so that we are sure we have enough of it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ done with the renovation of the walls , whole wallpaper rolls remain untouched and take up a lot of space .

We all love it when it’s warm and cozy at home, and every corner has its own mood and character. To create this atmosphere, we use numerous interior items and pleasant little things. However, there comes a time when there is no more space left on the shelves, tables, or on the balcony. And you have to move the same things from one place to another to free some space.
Bright Side decided to add more items to our list of things that are easier to part with than it is to find a place for them.
1. Luminous lamps and figurines
Ceramic, plastic, and wooden figurines or lamps that run on batteries and are designed to decorate the interior, as a rule, only occupy space on the table. The fact is that we usually don’t use our built-in lighting as often as we planned when we buy these decor items.
2. Old shoes
We often have a whole collection of footwear that has been worn for a long time but will definitely never be used again. We understand this excess, but every time, an inner voice persuades us to just move all these shoes to the far corner of the closet.
3. Chinese souvenirs
Unusual souvenirs of Chinese origin. We bought them with glowing eyes and childish delight, but after a couple of weeks, we simply stopped noticing them. Now, during cleaning, you have to remove dust from these purchases or move them from one place to another.
4. Old spoons and forks
A whole bunch of old aluminum or steel spoons and forks that are kept in the same ancient container. We no longer remember the origin of each one of them. Perhaps, we got some of them at a housewarming 15 years ago, and maybe we were planning to use others when we went camping.
5. Another bag full of plastic bags
Yes, exactly “another one.” From day to day, the number of plastic products increases, and the moment comes when you have to fold them into each other. And this goes in circles. When we go shopping, we hear the usual, “Do you need a bag?” And every time this happens we think about the heap that is sitting somewhere at home, taking up space.
6. Souvenir candleholders
Porcelain or metal candleholders designed for custom candles. They look beautiful in the shop window and on the first day after purchase. Over time, this design element turns into another dust collector.
7. Empty perfume bottles
The pleasant smell of new perfumes always cheers us up, and the bottle that is an unusual shape pleases the eye. But at some point, there are quite a lot of these bottles on the shelf, and there is not enough space for all of them. In these situations, the easiest thing to do is to send them to the trash can, rather than trying to neatly rearrange them on your shelves.
8. Newspapers and magazines
Numerous magazines about beauty and creating comfort in the house and a whole bunch of newspapers with a TV guide — all this gradually accumulates on the balcony or beside the bed. Most likely, from this heap of paper, you’ll probably only need a couple of pages from the tabloids to put into your wet shoes.
9. Old computer monitors
Modern technology has taken a great step forward, relentlessly displacing old computers from daily use. Many people have an old monitor with a picture tube in the closet or on their balcony — it’s heavy, voluminous, and collects a lot of dust. And the need to have it has completely disappeared, so you can safely sell it or dispose of it.
10. Cardboard boxes from household appliances
Every time we unpack new household appliances, we say, “We don’t throw the box away as long as there is a warranty.” And a few years later, it turns out that no one has touched this package. At best, the box will be neatly disassembled and folded flat, and at worst, it will be used as a stand for ironed items.
11. Rolls of wallpaper after renovation
House renovations are always a long and laborious process, after which a large amount of unused materials remain. We try to buy spare wallpaper so that we are sure we have enough of it. And often, after we’re done with the renovation of the walls, whole wallpaper rolls remain untouched and take up a lot of space.
What things in your house would you like to part with, but just can’t?


brightside--2020-11-19--10 Kids That Stunned Parents With Their Way of Thinking

I was walking past the room and saw my 7-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter with a ton of different toys @ @ @ @ @ an empty corner .
Me : “ What ’ s up ?
” Son : @ @ @ @ @ the nuclear explosion.
” Me : “ ?
?
?
” Son : “ The @ @ @ @ @ have to imagine new scientists after every explosion .
© unknown author / Bash I @ @ @ @ @ my wife and son were in the kitchen .
And then I heard , “ @ @ @ @ @ go .
Don ’ t eat him !
He ’ s dirty !
” Several @ @ @ @ @ to the bathroom .
I saw my son next to the sink with the cat @ @ @ @ @ had decided to wash the cat .
© Hipoh / Bash

I was walking past the room and saw my 7-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter with a ton of different toys. They were staring into an empty corner. Me: “What’s up?” Son: “We’re watching the nuclear explosion.” Me: “???” Son: “The only bummer is that we have to imagine new scientists after every explosion. © unknown author / Bash
I was on my computer while my wife and son were in the kitchen. And then I heard, “Honey, let the kitty go. Don’t eat him! He’s dirty!” Several minutes later, I went to the bathroom. I saw my son next to the sink with the cat in his hands. He had decided to wash the cat. © Hipoh / Bash


brightside--2020-11-19--21 Pictures That Can Work as a Happy Pill for Tidy People (and for Messy People Too)

If you ’ ve ever been tempted to arrange a misaligned painting in someone else ’ s home , or suffer when books aren ’ t organized by size and color , you need to know that you ’ re not alone .
You belong to a group of people lead by Monica Geller from Friends , but that ’ s alright .
For all of you who are all about keeping things squeaky clean and neat , we know for sure you ’ ll love to see some of the pics we found online .
However , if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can assure you that after looking at these , you ’ ll want to be .
Bright Side picked some of the best pictures that neat people shared on social media and we ’ re sure that they ’ ll leave you speechless and smiling .
For those of you who aren ’ t perfectionists , this might be a great way to motivate you to get your place in order too !
It ’ s a win-win situation !
1 .
“ My synesthesia means that I remember books better by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so this is what happens when I have enough shelf space !
” 2 .
“ Showed my sister the joy of KonMari !
She asked for help with her linen closet and I think we did a great job ( even with her wanting to keep a little too much ! )
😍 ” 3 .
“ Old book-ends keep my shirts tidy as I approach laundry day and my drawer gets emptier.
” 6 .
“ I stole this one from my mom ... ” 7 .
“ My dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” 8 .
“ Thought you might like to see how I store my stud earrings.
” 9 .
“ I ’ m finally done clearing out my depression nest of a garage after weeks of hard work .
I donated 55 trash bags full of stuff and threw away 12 cubic feet of garbage .
I can park my car in there for the first time in a year.
” 11 .
“ All of the pens it took for me to get my Master ’ s degree ” 12 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip , all happily folded and stuffed like a bento box .
We ’ re traveling carry-on only , so it ’ s just this and my 12 ’ ’ mini-backpack for me : D ” 13 .
The snow accumulated in such an orderly manner that it even seems like a dream .
14 .
A little corner of the house where everything is where it should be can spark a lot of joy .
15 .
“ Perfect snowflake that fell on my coat yesterday ” 16 .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 .
“ From clothing mountain to neatly ordered drawers , and room to grow .
7 pieces hung in the closet as well .
Finally , a wardrobe where every last item sparks joy !
!
” 18 .
“ I had a day off and did this for my wife .
”

If you’ve ever been tempted to arrange a misaligned painting in someone else’s home, or suffer when books aren’t organized by size and color, you need to know that you’re not alone. You belong to a group of people lead by Monica Geller from Friends, but that’s alright. For all of you who are all about keeping things squeaky clean and neat, we know for sure you’ll love to see some of the pics we found online. However, if you’re not a neat freak, we can assure you that after looking at these, you’ll want to be.
Bright Side picked some of the best pictures that neat people shared on social media and we’re sure that they’ll leave you speechless and smiling. For those of you who aren’t perfectionists, this might be a great way to motivate you to get your place in order too! It’s a win-win situation!
1. “My synesthesia means that I remember books better by their color than by title or author, so this is what happens when I have enough shelf space!”
2. “Showed my sister the joy of KonMari! She asked for help with her linen closet and I think we did a great job (even with her wanting to keep a little too much!) 😍”
3. “Old book-ends keep my shirts tidy as I approach laundry day and my drawer gets emptier.”
4. “My vertical tea station”
5. “Finally getting all matching hangers”
6. “I stole this one from my mom...”
7. “My dad laid new decking around an old tree!”
8. “Thought you might like to see how I store my stud earrings.”
9. “I’m finally done clearing out my depression nest of a garage after weeks of hard work. I donated 55 trash bags full of stuff and threw away 12 cubic feet of garbage. I can park my car in there for the first time in a year.”
10. “Raindrops on a car’s sun roof”
11. “All of the pens it took for me to get my Master’s degree”
12. “My carry-on for a 2 week trip, all happily folded and stuffed like a bento box. We’re traveling carry-on only, so it’s just this and my 12’’ mini-backpack for me :D”
13. The snow accumulated in such an orderly manner that it even seems like a dream.
14. A little corner of the house where everything is where it should be can spark a lot of joy.
15. “Perfect snowflake that fell on my coat yesterday”
16. This is the best way to get to work...
17. “From clothing mountain to neatly ordered drawers, and room to grow. 7 pieces hung in the closet as well. Finally, a wardrobe where every last item sparks joy!!”
18. “I had a day off and did this for my wife.”
19. Gummy Bear gift box for a perfect date: check ✅
20. “My wife wanted a custom pantry so I built her one.”
21. “Can find anything within 30 seconds!”


brightside--2020-11-19--20 Animal Moms Sum Up What Motherhood Is All About

Becoming a mom is such an amazing and strange thing when you think about it , that it becomes hard to really explain how it feels .
The impact of having children would change anybody ’ s life and the animal kingdom is no exception to this rule .
The maternal instinct is very powerful .
There is nothing more moving than seeing a cat , dog , or bird feeding and protecting its offspring .
As we look at them , we may wonder what they feel , since their expressions show complete love and dedication ( even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And because , at Bright Side , we know that a picture is worth a thousand words ( especially when we ’ re talking about something so special that is hard to explain , like motherhood ) , we compiled some of the images of animal moms who adopted or gave birth to and raised their babies without any sort of distinction .
Believe us , there ’ s no way to not go , “ Aawwww ” with this one .
1 .
“ We ’ ve invited the mother inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to care for her newborn kitten .
She seems very happy here ” 4 .
“ The protective shells of a baby Pangolin are very soft when they are young , so the mothers curl around their bodies to protect them ♥ ” 5 .
“ My cat brought this kitten to my house a few days ago , and now they look like mother and daughter .
I ’ m totally in love with them < 3.
” 7 .
“ This scene of Mother and daughter made my day !
♥ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found in Gujarat , India.
” 8 .
“ Bea had 2 kittens after wandering up to me at a colony and asking me to take her home .
The other 3 were found next to a pool and surrendered to my vet .
She loves them all equally and they are growing fast !
” 9 .
“ Mom and baby in my backyard —excellent picture of meal time .
Great job !
” 10 .
“ Meet the new mother of 9 little baby cows !
” 11 .
Sleeping next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Mother and baby deer outside my window ” 14 .
“ Found a kitten that we named Wonton at 3 weeks old .
My dog , Polly , immediately took over the mothering role .
They ’ re inseparable.
” 15 .
“ This is how we do it.
” 16 .
“ My goat lost her mother when she was young and our llama has taken over as her surrogate mother , cuddling with her every night and always keeping an eye on her.
” 17 .
Dog mama and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s like a mini version of her .
18 .
Parents looking at their baby like “ Yup , not gon na get any sleep tonight either ... ” 19 .
“ Momma loves you , but she also needs to take a wee little nap .
”

Becoming a mom is such an amazing and strange thing when you think about it, that it becomes hard to really explain how it feels. The impact of having children would change anybody’s life and the animal kingdom is no exception to this rule. The maternal instinct is very powerful. There is nothing more moving than seeing a cat, dog, or bird feeding and protecting its offspring. As we look at them, we may wonder what they feel, since their expressions show complete love and dedication (even if the children are of another species).
And because, at Bright Side, we know that a picture is worth a thousand words (especially when we’re talking about something so special that is hard to explain, like motherhood), we compiled some of the images of animal moms who adopted or gave birth to and raised their babies without any sort of distinction. Believe us, there’s no way to not go, “Aawwww” with this one.
1. When reality hits expectation:
2. “My cat recently had kittens, her face is priceless.”
3. “We’ve invited the mother inside and made a comfortable place for her to care for her newborn kitten. She seems very happy here.”
4. These 3 tawny frogmouth birds tho...
5. “Daughter and mother, 19 and 20”
6. “The protective shells of a baby Pangolin are very soft when they are young, so the mothers curl around their bodies to protect them. ♥”
7. “My cat brought this kitten to my house a few days ago, and now they look like mother and daughter. I’m totally in love with them <3.”
8. “Mother & pup Dachshund, Doxie, Weiner, Sausage, or Hot Dog. Cute as heck...”
9. “This scene of mother and daughter made my day! ♥ They are both Gir cattle, mostly found in Gujarat, India.”
10. “Bea had 2 kittens after wandering up to me at a colony and asking me to take her home. The other 3 were found next to a pool and surrendered to my vet. She loves them all equally and they are growing fast!”
11. “Mom and baby in my backyard —excellent picture of meal time. Great job!”
12. “Meet the new mother of 9 little baby cows!”
13. Sleeping next to mommy is the coziest spot in the world.
14. “Mother and baby deer outside my window”
15. “A mother protecting her children”
16. “Found a kitten that we named Wonton at 3 weeks old. My dog, Polly, immediately took over the mothering role. They’re inseparable.”
17. “This is how we do it.”
18. “My goat lost her mother when she was young and our llama has taken over as her surrogate mother, cuddling with her every night, and always keeping an eye on her.”
19. Dog mama and her baby look so cute! It’s like a mini version of her.
20. Parents looking at their baby like, “Yup, not gonna get any sleep tonight either...”
21. “Momma loves you, but she also needs to take a wee little nap.”
22. “She’s the best mom.”


brightside--2020-11-19--Why Washing Your Face for at Least 60 Seconds Can Be a Game Changer

Apparently , a smooth , glowing face doesn ’ t always require expensive skincare products and tools .
And like many genius things out there , the secret to good looks is simple and depends on the duration of your time you spend washing your face .
As it turns out , we ought to start paying extra attention to this matter and great results will soon follow .
Bright Side is always in search of new and easy ways to make our lives better .
And this time , we came across a gem that we can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be spending too little time washing our faces .
This cleansing method was proposed by Nayamka Roberts-Smith of LABeautyologist on one of her Twitter posts .
According to her , on average , we don ’ t cleanse our skin for long enough .
Instead of the usual 15 seconds we spend washing our face and neck area , we should do it for at least 60 seconds .
Letting our face wash get into our skin is essential .
During the day , a lot of bacteria can accumulate on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep into the pores .
Giving yourself a long-lasting facial cleanse allows the ingredients of your face wash to start actively working , breaking down and removing the dirt more efficiently .
This leads to an improved look , softer skin , and dissolved sebum blockages .
According to Nayamka , oil cleansers work best for this method , but things like foam , cream , and gel face wash can also be used .
However , abrasive cleansers like scrubs need to be avoided , as they can damage your skin if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the face is handled with more care this way .
This procedure can be useful , especially for your pores .
When dead skin cells and bacteria on your face get mixed with your natural face oil ( which is produced by our sebaceous glands ) , pore-blocking sebum plugs can appear .
They can later lead to blackheads and whiteheads .
In this case , cleaning your face extra carefully might help in reducing them .
The way you wash plays a big role too .
The esthetician emphasizes that everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only .
Do not use face washing brushes , sponges , or washcloths but give yourself a nice and beneficial massage instead .
By doing this , you can also improve circulation , which also has positive effects on your face , like reducing wrinkles and improving your skin ’ s appearance .
This can have other benefits for your face .
You can take this rule as a chance to slow down and give yourself some more relaxation time .
Think about the areas around your eyes , nose , forehead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massage too .
To make the procedure even more pleasant and keep track of time , you can gently rub down your face while listening to your favorite songs and sing along .
Bonus : Girls who ’ ve already started doing this routine are amazed by its results .

Apparently, a smooth, glowing face doesn’t always require expensive skincare products and tools. And like many genius things out there, the secret to good looks is simple and depends on the duration of your time you spend washing your face. As it turns out, we ought to start paying extra attention to this matter and great results will soon follow.
Bright Side is always in search of new and easy ways to make our lives better. And this time, we came across a gem that we can’t wait to tell you about.
We might be spending too little time washing our faces.
This cleansing method was proposed by Nayamka Roberts-Smith of LABeautyologist on one of her Twitter posts. According to her, on average, we don’t cleanse our skin for long enough. Instead of the usual 15 seconds we spend washing our face and neck area, we should do it for at least 60 seconds.
Letting our face wash get into our skin is essential.
During the day, a lot of bacteria can accumulate on the skin along with makeup that can get deep into the pores. Giving yourself a long-lasting facial cleanse allows the ingredients of your face wash to start actively working, breaking down and removing the dirt more efficiently. This leads to an improved look, softer skin, and dissolved sebum blockages.
According to Nayamka, oil cleansers work best for this method, but things like foam, cream, and gel face wash can also be used. However, abrasive cleansers like scrubs need to be avoided, as they can damage your skin if used for too long.
Every area on the face is handled with more care this way.
This procedure can be useful, especially for your pores. When dead skin cells and bacteria on your face get mixed with your natural face oil (which is produced by our sebaceous glands), pore-blocking sebum plugs can appear. They can later lead to blackheads and whiteheads. In this case, cleaning your face extra carefully might help in reducing them.
The way you wash plays a big role too.
The esthetician emphasizes that everything should be done by using your fingers only. Do not use face washing brushes, sponges, or washcloths but give yourself a nice and beneficial massage instead. By doing this, you can also improve circulation, which also has positive effects on your face, like reducing wrinkles and improving your skin’s appearance.
She also adds that this method is suitable for every skin type, from oily to dry.
This can have other benefits for your face.
You can take this rule as a chance to slow down and give yourself some more relaxation time. Think about the areas around your eyes, nose, forehead, and neck and give them a nice massage too. To make the procedure even more pleasant and keep track of time, you can gently rub down your face while listening to your favorite songs and sing along.
Bonus: Girls who’ve already started doing this routine are amazed by its results.


brightside--2020-11-20--Photographers From Around the World Share What Authenticity Means to Them in 25 Photos

If you and your friends were asked what authenticity is , all of you would give different answers .
For @ @ @ @ @ about staying true to yourself or always doing what you love .
For others , @ @ @ @ @ of their hometown or the emotions we feel when we spend time with our loved @ @ @ @ @ shows that photographers translate what authenticity is in the best way .
Why , you @ @ @ @ @ louder than words .
This summer , Depositphotos , a library of over 180 million @ @ @ @ @ a thematic photo contest and asked photographers to share what authenticity means to them by @ @ @ @ @ life .
The contest had no categories , just a main theme “ Authenticity 2.0.
@ @ @ @ @ a month and a half .
During this time , 1,884 photographers from around the @ @ @ @ @ shared over 5,200 images .
Discover the award-winning and most artistic photographs in this gallery @

If you and your friends were asked what authenticity is, all of you would give different answers. For some, the notion is about staying true to yourself or always doing what you love. For others, authenticity is the cozy streets of their hometown or the emotions we feel when we spend time with our loved ones. However, practice shows that photographers translate what authenticity is in the best way. Why, you ask? Because images speak louder than words.
This summer, Depositphotos, a library of over 180 million of stock visuals, launched a thematic photo contest and asked photographers to share what authenticity means to them by capturing candid moments in everyday life. The contest had no categories, just a main theme “Authenticity 2.0.”
The contest ran for a month and a half. During this time, 1,884 photographers from around the world submitted their work and shared over 5,200 images. Discover the award-winning and most artistic photographs in this gallery.


brightside--2020-11-20--10 People Are Sharing Shameful Stories That Still Make Them Turn Red With Embarrassment

My husband and I like to have fun : when he comes home , he sometimes asks me in a @ @ @ @ @ Where is he ?
!
” Once my husband was waiting for me at home @ @ @ @ @ into the apartment and started to shout from the doorstep , “ Where is she @ @ @ @ @ in the bathroom , I saw a woman from communal services who came to us @ @ @ @ @ The lady turned red and ran away saying , “ Okay , I am leaving @ @ @ @ @ everything to you.
” © unknown author / Bash

My husband and I like to have fun: when he comes home, he sometimes asks me in a jokingly strict manner, “Where is he?!” Once my husband was waiting for me at home for lunch when I burst into the apartment and started to shout from the doorstep, “Where is she?!” Suddenly, in the bathroom, I saw a woman from communal services who came to us to seal the meters. The lady turned red and ran away saying, “Okay, I am leaving. Let your husband explain everything to you.” © unknown author / Bash