Last year, I wrote a piece on adulting in today's world as I was gingerly stepping forward and out into a new set of experiences in my twenties. As I continue to navigate the highs and lows and the demands of being an adult, I have come to find that "adulting" is a process that demands some self-examination and some self-work. Unfortunately, I have also seen that one too many individuals are not doing the work. None of us are perfect (trust me, I have my flaws!) but we should have a sense of duty to acknowledge our faults and always be improving. Since ignorance is always a stumbling block to this process, I have humbly listed a set of my grievances as a helpful guide.
Disrespectful Houseguests
Respecting other people - and by association, their property- should be a principal value every responsible individual holds themselves to, both young and old. Unsurprisingly, that is not always the case. Case in point, a friend of mine once hosted a friends-giving dinner at her place. After the whole thing was said and done, she was shocked to find that one of her houseguests had puked in her bathtub. How absolutely rude and unacceptable!
Nosey Houseguests
Come on now! We are too grown to snoop around other people's homes and touch everything. Even kids who do this are cautioned or scolded not to (or at least they should be). This ties in with my earlier point but these points can not be overstated.
Mooching
Alright! Let's address the elephant in the room—the Mooch! The audacity of these individuals amazes me. We all know them, right? We all go out to dinner, each person responsibly orders an appetizer, an entree, and a drink. We all have that one friend right- orders two appetizers, an entree, three drinks, and a dessert. The bill comes, and this individual wants us to split the bill even!? Umm, heck no, son!
Mean Girls?
We all agree that the core of "adulting" is growing up, don't we? I also believe that should mean growing up and out of the "Mean Girls" stereotype. I find it quite absurd that some people don't want their friends to have friends outside their group or befriend the people they dislike. Granted, there might be deeper reasons beyond the surface. Typically though, the whole thing is just absurd.
Grooming
Honestly, this should have been the first point because, let’s be real, basic hygiene is not a suggestion—it’s a requirement. Even animals have the common sense to keep themselves clean, so what’s our excuse? Let me put this in the simplest terms possible: Wash. Yourself. We are far too grown to be assaulting the air (and innocent bystanders) with unprovoked, weaponized body odor. And before you think you’re safe indoors—no, you should not be marinating in your own funk at home either. It’s not that deep. A solid shower and a little moisturizer will do wonders. If the sun is out and the heat is heating, maybe—just maybe—consider a good deodorant or antiperspirant. Notice how this is the longest paragraph? Yeah, because it needed to be.
This list is inexhaustible so far as the concept of "adulting" continues to evolve in our modern age. I am curious to get your take on this. Please feel free to share a point (or five!) in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!!😄
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