"Said "I'll bring something" and showed up with ice"
The ice was cold, as promised. The expectations of your host were also cold.
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371 redeemable indiscretions.
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"Sent a voice note longer than 3 minutes"
You had a podcast. You gave it to one person. They did not subscribe.
"Took up the armrest immediately and held it for the entire flight"
The armrest exists in disputed territory. You resolved the dispute unilaterally, in the first thirty seconds, and maintained control for four hours.
"Vanity"
The original sin. You decided you were the most important thing in the universe.
"Announced dietary restrictions after the meal was already made"
The dish was prepared. The table was set. You waited until the serving spoon was in hand to mention the thing that changes everything.
"Bearing False Witness"
You told a story. Just not the true one. Not even close to the true one.
"Brought extremely fragrant food to your desk"
It smelled wonderful to you. To your open-plan neighbors, it was an event.
"Bullying"
You had power. You used it to make someone smaller.
"Gave parenting advice when nobody asked"
The parent was present. The child was fine. You had thoughts anyway. The thoughts were not requested. They were received.
"Held the elevator for someone very, very far away"
You made 7 people stare at each other for 40 seconds out of politeness. Nobody wanted this.
"Hid in the bathroom to avoid the political argument at dinner"
You sat on the edge of the tub for twenty minutes, scrolling. The cranberry sauce has no memory of this.
"Left a hotel room in a state you would never leave your own home in"
A person will enter that room after you. A person with a job and feelings. You left them a situation.