life hacks

All great stuff here from Reddit's life pro tips section. Things like always assuming that when you're on hold that the other person can hear you, might keep you out of some very avoidable, and uncomfortable situations. They say that we gain experience through living, but some of us need that hard-earned wisdom or common sense more than others. 

These life hacks will probably never have to be used again in all of human history, but the nostalgia is fun. If these had you pining for a simpler time of dial-up internet and bigger pants, then check these nostalgic images out.

With all the good life hacks can do, there are still a lot of terrible life hacks out there. A few of these actually look like clever time saving strategies that make your life more convenient. Some of the other ones in here might be more trouble than their worth.

Just cause you leave a lasting impression doesn't mean you'll be invited back...

Kill time more efficiently than ever before with these helpful life hacks that can turn your boring desk job into a place of selfish productivity! Maybe you'll commit yourself to being the most hydrated person on the planet, or you'll master the art of mindfulness meditation. Who knows? The world is your oyster, and your boring desk job is the home of where all of it's going to happen. 

Cooks and Servers are eager to tell you exactly what to look for to avoid wasting too much money on bad food in a dirty restaurant. So here are some red flags to look for the next time your friend tries bringing you to a place they "swear is decent." For more insider knowledge on restaurants, here are some of the biggest mark-ups and ripoffs in the industry.

You never know when you might need some solid '90s advice in your life! 

You might need these pieces of advice more than you know if life's got you in a rut. These might seem like a whole bunch of useless, zen-chasing nonsense; but we recommend giving them a critical look, and a shot! A good day could be waiting for you at the end of this list. 

Little did you know all you needed to perfect your life and miserable existence, were these absolutely terrible life hacks. If life's just going to continue flipping you fails, you might as well lean into it, and embrace the show with some terrible life hacks! 

If you need some more life hacks in your life, check out these '90s life hacks, here!

This "green flag" interview tactic could be the game changer for you landing that next job, and hopping off the potential funemployment train. That, or maybe you're looking for a new job! At the very least it's worth a look. 

Is this list of seemingly obvious etiquette for when a cop potentially pulls you over helpful, or just too painfully simple? Maybe the simplest advice can be the most indispensable when life throws you a curveball. We can't vouch for the effectiveness of this "technique" but it might be worth a shot if you find yourself in a tight situation with a cop. 

Break out these secrets from Starbucks employees and/or customers for your next visit. There's a lot more to your Starbucks experience than meets the eye, and these people are here to tell you where to look for next time. 

Here are some tips for how to look like an adult and trick your guests into thinking you have your life together. These tips are counterintuitive, pointless and ridiculous but it seems like they probably work. Most adult houses look something like this, at least in magazines or something. If you want actual bad advice, here are some straight up terrible life-hacks.

The world is stupid and your body is dumb, but luckily there's simple tricks to solving tons of life's inconveniences. From sleeping on a particular side to cleaning an annoying mess, people have figured out some innovative techniques to addressing these weird and particular issues.

The only person you're hurting when you don't ask ALL the questions during the inspection of your hopeful house, is yourself! That would seem to be the overriding theme here with these homeowners who gained their wisdom through experience, and isn't that very experience just another name for our mistakes. So, let's learn from them with these homeowning life hacks, if we ever scrap together enough money to buy homes of our own.