Is it really true that there are no dumb questions ? Some teachers certainly think so. They encourage students to ask any question, no matter how dumb it may seem. It's a good practice, in theory. It means that shy students or kids who aren't understanding the lesson have a chance to have their basic questions answered. After all, if you're thinking it, there's a good chance someone else is, too. This works great during math lessons, or it can lead to interesting discussions about books or work…

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There are some questions you just don't ask people in public. But then again, some people have absolutely no filter and don't necessarily take social cues into account when assessing whether or not it's appropriate to inquire about what's on their minds. In theory, these people are unapologetic and entertaining; in practice, they are just extremely uncomfortable to be around, whether it's at a family dinner, on the street, or in a workplace environment. If you ask any of the people on this r/As…

Who hasn't messed up an interview before? I'm sure we can all agree that everything is a learning experience, and sometimes you have to learn by making mistakes. We all know that mistakes can build character, blah blah blah, but really? If I could go back, I would erase all the mistakes I made in job interviews. I don't think those mistakes led me to where I am today. I think that this line of thinking borders on delusional. The truth is that sometimes, you don't think before you speak and you…

These employees were baffled by the things their coworkers said. As you grow up, you realize that the public education system doesn't teach us everything — and in fact, plenty of people believe myths or are misinformed about things for years. U/see-bees decided to query the r/askreddit community when they asked, “What's the stupidest thing you've had to explain to a coworker?” In the comments, people roasted their coworkers, sharing the funny things they've said.

Everyone has a brain fart now and again, but for these people, it's a chronic condition. At least, that's according to this incredible thread of answers to u/Smejbur's question, “What is one of the dumbest things a person has said to you ?” Saying and doing dumb things is one of life's simple pleasures, but it has to be done in moderation. And unfortunately for a lot of us, we often don't intend to say something silly, and then get embarrassed when we're called out for it. These folks below did…

There are two types of people: those who check the menu before they get to the restaurant, and those who show up having no idea what they're going to order. Either way is fine — some people prefer to know exactly what dish they're going to get, while others like to hear the daily specials and decide on the spot. But people also show up to restaurants with lots of questions about their food …and some questions are way funnier than others. We took a peek into the life of a waiter or waitress with…

“There are no stupid questions,” is good advice, you might have heard it from a professor or teacher in the past. But is that really true?

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