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People Explain Which Small Gestures Impacted Them The Most
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Any small act of kindess can save the world.

And we need them now more than ever.

Redditor No-Fig-8614 wanted to share about what minor actions have great power. They asked:

"What small gestures impact your life the most?"
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People Break Down How They Handle Coworkers Crying At Work
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In this day and age, with the state of the world what it is... it's a miracle people aren't sobbing at every gas pump, cash register and red light.

Tears are healthy.

Unless they're being used for manipulation or a tantrum.

We release emotion with our tears.

And one of the most emotional places to be is at work.

That can be a sobfest.

So what is the best way to help in that situation?

Let's compare notes and tissue brands.

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People Divulge The Things They Underestimated Until They Happened To Them
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They say experience is one of the greatest teachers there is and these Reddit users would agree.

It's not always pleasant, but these are lessons these users won't forget.

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People Share The Reasons They Sympathize With The Opposite Sex
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If you're a human being with friends of the opposite sex, then you've no doubt borne witness to at least one instance that made you aware of the double standards men and women live under.

Men are expected to head out there and grab the world by the balls, so to speak. If a woman does the same, though, watch out. Her daring is enough to malign her forever.

That's just one example, but it's enough to make you sigh and feel some empathy, right?

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People Explain Which Common Things They Just Can't Relate To
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I hate to be asked if I need help while shopping. Like, I detest it with a passion.

I can't explain why. Most of the time I have music going in my ears or at least pretending to so the retail stalkers will leave me in peace.

I don't hate the workers specifically, I just hate the sentiment. If I need an assist... I'll ask.

So it's always mind boggling to me to come across people who relish the attention or stores who insist on having staff be a step away from Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction.

To each their own, as the shopper's guide says.

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