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Someone Asked, "What Feels Like A Sin, But Isn't?" And People Delivered, Here Are 53 Of Their Best Responses
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Someone Asked, "What Feels Like A Sin, But Isn't?" And People Delivered, Here Are 53 Of Their Best Responses

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How often have you felt you’ve been observed by security when you left a store without buying anything? Let’s not even talk about the experience of purchasing a pregnancy test while NOT trying to conceive. These are just some of the awkward situations and things that feel illegal but aren’t that people face daily. And frankly, we’ve all been in weird situations where we felt like we shouldn’t be doing something, although there was, in fact, nothing wrong with it!
Hence, when someone on AskReddit asked, "What feels like a sin, but isn't?" thousands of people jumped on the thread to reveal the many odd and funny situations in which they felt they’d committed a vice, which, clearly, wasn't the case at all, ranging from things such as taking time off work, skipping a workout, and not leaving a tip to wearing Crocs in public. (Truthfully, the latter might be the 11th unwritten Commandment.)
Below, we've compiled some of the best answers from the thread, sharing things that feel illegal but aren't. Do you also feel the same about the examples left by the people? Let us know by giving them an upvote! Also, anything else you would like to add to the list featuring what feels illegal but isn't? Share your thoughts in the comments!

#1 Accidentally Stepping On A Dog

Accidentally Stepping On A Dog
117points

#2 Moving A Cat Off Your Lap

Moving A Cat Off Your Lap
112points

#3 Walking Out Of The Store, Without Buying Anything

Walking Out Of The Store, Without Buying Anything
94points

#4 Setting Boundaries Or Disconnecting With Family For Your Own Mental Peace

Setting Boundaries Or Disconnecting With Family For Your Own Mental Peace
94points

#5 Not Feeding The Doggie A Snack When He Is Sitting There Looking At You With Those Big Eyes

Not Feeding The Doggie A Snack When He Is Sitting There Looking At You With Those Big Eyes
89points

#6 Getting A Food Sample And Listening To The Person Talk About What’s In That Food And How They Made It And Then Not Buying The Product

Getting A Food Sample And Listening To The Person Talk About What’s In That Food And How They Made It And Then Not Buying The Product
70points

#7 You Feel Like You Are Comitting A Sin When You Are Casually Walking And There Is Police Somewhere. Or Is That Just Me?

You Feel Like You Are Comitting A Sin When You Are Casually Walking And There Is Police Somewhere. Or Is That Just Me?
64points

#8 Walking On Freshly-Mopped Floor

Walking On Freshly-Mopped Floor
62points

#9 Watching TV All Day

Watching TV All Day
62points

#10 Speaking Up For Yourself And Asking For Things

Speaking Up For Yourself And Asking For Things
60points

#11 Buying Something You Want Because You Want It, And Not Because It Is Required

Buying Something You Want Because You Want It, And Not Because It Is Required
60points

#12 Saying 'No' To People

Saying 'No' To People
55points

#13 Taking Time Off Of Work, Doesn't Matter If It's A Medical Emergency Or For Vacation, I Always End Up Feeling Some Guilt Over It

Taking Time Off Of Work, Doesn't Matter If It's A Medical Emergency Or For Vacation, I Always End Up Feeling Some Guilt Over It
"Unless it's an assigned day off, seems to be the only exception. Even then, I'd I get called in I'll feel guilty if I reject the call in (sometimes I have to just that for my sanity)."
53points

#14 Not Going With A Friend To Do Something Because You'd Rather Be With Another Friend

Not Going With A Friend To Do Something Because You'd Rather Be With Another Friend
52points

#15 Not Using A Present Someone Else Gave You

Not Using A Present Someone Else Gave You
52points

#16 Saying To The Barber That You Don't Like Your Haircut

Saying To The Barber That You Don't Like Your Haircut
51points

#17 Not Playing With My Daughter Because I Am Tired

Not Playing With My Daughter Because I Am Tired
50points

#18 Being British And Not Saying "Sorry!" To Inanimate Objects When You Bump Into Them

Being British And Not Saying "Sorry!" To Inanimate Objects When You Bump Into Them
46points

#19 These Days, A Single Cough Or Sneeze

These Days, A Single Cough Or Sneeze
45points

#20 Eating Something Super Decadent Like Those 4826294 Calorie Fancy Donuts. Feels Like Gluttony Even Though It’s Just A Donut

Eating Something Super Decadent Like Those 4826294 Calorie Fancy Donuts. Feels Like Gluttony Even Though It’s Just A Donut
44points
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