We humans are curious creatures, and what we say or do doesn't always seem rational. At least not on the surface. So Reddit user Fastenbauer got interested in digging a little deeper—they asked people online to share the things that everybody knows but nobody talks about out loud. And their post quickly went viral! Continue scrolling to check out the unspoken truths folks keep quiet, whether out of fear of judgment or the risk of offending others.
#1
When people betray or abuse you, they know what they're doing. They're doing it on purpose, and they're not sorry. They're consciously making a choice.
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127points
#3
Having mentally sane parents is one of the most important privileges in life, yet it isn't talked about nearly as much as race, class etc.
123points
#6
There actually *are* people above the law.
112points
#9
We all have dark thoughts that we dont act on.
100points
#10
That religion is a social construct, where you are born largely determines your religion. If you happened to be born in India there is over an 80% chance you will be Hindu. If you are born in the US you probably will be a Christian.
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99points
#11
Children that are complete a******s exist.
The parents know.
The parents know.
97points
#12
Some friendships only last as long as they're convenient or beneficial.
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84points
#13
The amount of Government incompetance and wastefulness in many countries is staggering. And the only reason I'm not a libertarian is that I don't trust private enterprise either. History has shown time and time again that companies big and small will absolutely f**k over people given half a chance and especially if there are no laws and regulations.
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77points
#14
Most newborn babies are ugly on the first day. 🤣.
75points
#15
Some People don't apologize because they have remorse for what they did. They apologize because they think it will end the conflict.
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72points
#16
I shouldn’t have to ask “how are you” in a work email. It should be ok for me to just talk business and get straight to the point. .
69points
#17
Nobody’s actually read the Terms and Conditions, like ever. We just scroll to the bottom, hit accept, and hope we didn’t sell our souls to some tech overlord. 😂.
68points
#18
People aren’t equal. I don’t mean by race. Racism is nonsense.
Some people are good looking nice smart and athletic and had the right upbringing. They got it all . Some people have nothing going for them.
Not even equal before the law.
Some people are good looking nice smart and athletic and had the right upbringing. They got it all . Some people have nothing going for them.
Not even equal before the law.
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67points
#19
That we are all certain to die and be completely forgotten within a handful of generations.
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65points