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LPT: At work, if someone gives you vague or emotionally charged criticism, ask them to document it instead of defending yourself

Most people don't bother because they're there to vent not to help. If they do send an email, there's a record you can reference and address. If they don't you can send an follow up with "since i haven't recieved your notes I assume the issue has been resolved".

LPT: At work, if someone gives you vague or emotionally charged criticism, ask them to document it instead of defending yourself

LPT: Buy a car near the end of the month because salespeople are more motivated to work with you

LPT: Highlight good contributors to your community if you want "growth" on digg

LPT: To grow a community, focus on recruiting consistent content creators instead of members in the early days

LPT: If you want a daily dad joke, check out the Fatherhood.gov’s dad joke page

LPT: When the weather gets colder, check your tire pressure

LPT: If your legs chafe when you run, use an anti-chafe stick or lubricant to prevent rubbing

LPT: When you’re anxious about an upcoming event, schedule something you’re looking forward to afterward

LPT: Check if your local library has free museum or attraction passes before buying tickets

LPT Request (Meta): What features or activity I can do to make this community better?

LPT: Don’t tell kids they’re “lucky” to have their parents- even if they seem great-you don’t know what happens in private

LPT: Schedule fun the same way you schedule work

LPT: Using hot or boiling water to remove ice from a driveway is dangerous and ineffective because it rapidly cools and refreezes into a slick layer of black ice

LPT: Let one or two faucets drip or stream to prevent burst pipes

LPT: 1K community members can take months. 3 to 5K can take years

LPT: If you’re vibe-coding a frontend, remember to: add fonts, remove emojis, and ditch the common purple linear gradient. Otherwise it's super clear your site was made by AI

LPT: Use dry erase markers on your Tupperware

LPT: Stop saying “sorry” when you mean “thank you”, it changes negative interactions to appreciative positive ones

LPT: When someone looks different, ask “What’s different?” instead of pointing it out

LPTs First Contest- Prize: Promotion on About Bar

We have finally crossed 67 members!!

LPT: Check if your company offers donation matching

LPT: If you have a rarely used tub or floor drain, pour water down it every few months

LPT request: What’s a practical tip you wish you knew before planning your wedding that would’ve saved time, money, or stress?

LPT: Freeze your credit with all three bureaus if you rarely apply for new credit

LPT: Set up Google alerts for your full name

LPT: Nudges to help reduce clutter over time:

LPT: If you live somewhere with thin walls, get a white noise machine

LPT: Before leaving for a long trip record a video walkthrough of your home

LPT: If your indoor pet gets lost outside, place familiar scents near your door