“It blows my mind that we are barely removed from a global pandemic that killed millions, and I constantly see people [doing this.]”

I’m an award-winning writer and editor living in New York City, where I currently work at BuzzFeed as the Senior Lifestyle Editor.

"It blows my mind that we are barely removed from a global pandemic that killed millions, and I constantly see people leaving the bathroom without washing their hands. What more needs to happen to convince you to wash your hands??"

"Or, when someone is religious, but scoffs at people who believe in other supernatural stuff or superstitions, as if it wasn't all the same."

"Starting at what age, though? I have a fresh 2-year-old, and I am in the trenches. I’m doing everything I can to teach her and help her with emotional regulation, but it’s not always successful. So, at what age are you like damn their parents suck?"

"I think it’s less age-based and how the parents react or manage their kids. Sometimes it’s a learning moment, and sometimes they just let their kids walk all over them every single time."

"Fully agree. In Spanish, there's a saying for it, 'Dime con quién andas, y te diré quién eres,' which could be translated to: 'Tell me who you hang out with, and I will tell you who you are.'"