What is something acceptable at 18 but embarrassing at 30? – 19 things to consider avoiding when you’re a little more mature
11.
Spending four hours in a comment section trying to prove someone wrong is an 18-year-old’s hobby…. At 30, “okay, you’re right” becomes a powerful tool for preserving peace of mind.
syedahooriya143
12.
Playing cat and mouse with someone you’re romantically interested in. At 18 it is fun to decipher their words and messages and wonder if they are into you and to drop little hints without giving too much away on your side. When you get older, straightforward communication is way more attractive.
Mundane-badger-9791
13.
Being loud and the center of attention everywhere. At 18 it’s fun energy. At 30 it’s just exhausting for everyone around you.
MaterialSky9863
14.
Influencer behaviour. It’s a lot easier to forgive an 18 for being an annoying twat online than someone my own age.
ashoka_akira
15.
I’m going to sound like a boomer. But I would have to say accountability… you can get away with it at 18… because you’re just figuring out the world. But if you’re still blaming others at 30+
IamCreedBratt0n
16.
Putting a huge Spoiler on a crappy vehicle…they’re so cringe.
TJCharter
17.
Over confidence+under competence. At 18 it’s often reframed as “potential” and “drive”. At 30, well…..
skelery
18.
Going to the club on a work night.
thexphial
19.
Bragging about your social calendar.
gusyaioli6581
Provie_throw brought some perspective.
This thread has a lot of self snitching. 30 is not fucking 80. “Staying up late” “showing PDA” “Being a free spirit” “drinking”. Fuck off. lol. THIRTY!!! Thirty is nothing.
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