LPT. Cultural Norms in foreign Countries. Different cultures have unique customs and social norms that may seem odd or rude to outsiders but are perfectly acceptable within that context. For example, in some countries, cutting in line may not be seen as a violation of etiquette but as a common practice, or it could be a reflection of a cultural hierarchy or priority system. Similarly, b…

LPT Out Damned Spot Here is a tip when removing stains from sheets, such as after surgery. (Speaking from experience.) After treating the stain, put two safety pins bracketing the stain. Choose pins that don’t corrode in water or easily open. After washing, but before drying the item, verify that all the stain is gone. Treat and wash again if needed. The pins make…

LPT: If you need to walk over a sheet of ice/sleet, squat, and shuffle your feet to get over it, while using your fingers to maintain balance. Get as close to the ground as you can; a lower center of gravity will make it harder to fall over. This is an easy way to prevent you from getting hurt. submitted by /u/Drew_Ferran

LPT If your checked in bag is just slightly overweight, try another scale—they’re frequently not the same! My bag was 53lbs, just 3lbs over the limit before paying the overage fee. I checked another scale and it displayed 50lbs and then I didn’t have to pay the overage. The gate agent just shrugged and said as long as one of the scales shows 51 (they allowed a 1lb tolerance), then it was good to go without the extra charge. This has happened to me m…

Lpt: plan your meals for the week to save time and sanity Planning your meals for the week can be a game-changer. Spend just one Sunday afternoon setting up your menu, including snacks and leftovers, and you’ll save yourself countless hours of decision-making throughout the week. This simple strategy not only reduces stress but also helps you stick to healthier eating habits. Plus, it’s easier on your …

LPT: “Preheat” your bed with an electric blanket Put an electric blanket on your bed 15 minutes before bedtime to get into a warm and cozy bed. I constantly run cold (yay iron deficiency) and procrastinate when it comes to getting into bed because I’m warm on the couch and have to “build warmth” again on the bed. I also get overheated/overstimulated if the blanket is on me for too long. But t…

LPT: If one nostril is blocked, lie on the opposite side and let gravity help. I don’t know if I am just living under a rock and if most people know this tidbit but I found out a trick (I don’t know what else to call it) that sometimes when I am laying on bed and my one nostrill is blocked, i lay on the side to keep the congested one on the upper side and tug it so I guess all the mucus or stuff inside somehow goes inside …

LPT: You can negotiate with your corporate apartment on rent. A lot of people seem to think that rent raises are a forgone conclusion and the apartment will always win big. While ultimately the corporate bigs and small time landlords do often make out like bandits, don’t believe even for one second there is no wiggle room. A few years back I heard this and thought it was unlikely to work. I still tried any…

LPT: 3 Magic Baking Spices Allspice, Cardamom, and Cinnamon. Combine them all together, pair them up, or use them alone, they all add a nice earthiness that doesn’t overpower your dish. Bread doughs, cake batters, meat rubs, muffins, cornbread, cookies, oatmeal; sweet or savory. These spices can add depth to vanilla extract, enhance the flavor profiles of red meats, or ju…

LPT: Keep chapstick in your front coat pocket Because when you ever put on your coat, it means you’re going out into the cold and might need chapstick. It is also one of those items that are easily lost and misplaced. With this method, you can never forget it. submitted by /u/Good_Vibes_Only_Fr

LPT: If you skip the Super Bowl it’s a perfect opportunity to go out to busy places Today is the perfect day to go to that fancy restaurant without the televisions that you normally have to get a reservation for. It’s also a great day to go shop a busy place like Costco and skip the crowds. While everyone else is having a great time watching the Super Bowl, you can have a great time not sharing busy spaces with them. All you…

LPT Google News Downvoting Works Let’s say there is a certain politician you don’t want hear about. Well good news, just down vote anything about said politician and the news is gone! So peaceful now. submitted by /u/VanBierStein

LPT: If you ever need a meal, a bed, or pretty much anything to keep you alive, go to a Sikh temple. They won’t try to convert you. They will just give you a meal and a place to stay for as long as you need it. No strings attached, no questions asked 🙂 submitted by /u/altrightobserver

LPT: avoid coffee drips in disposable cups When putting a plastic lid on a paper cup, place the mouth opening on the opposite side of the seam in the paper cup. This prevents coffee from accumulating in the little gaps caused by the unevenness in the seam and dripping on you when you go to take a sip. submitted by /u/shaggydoghead

LPT: bring a post it note with your last name on it if you’re going out. If it’s loud/chaotic and the bartender’s asking you what name your tab is under, just show them the note. As someone whose name is a PITA to spell out in a loud environment, it’s saved me and them a lot of annoyance. submitted by /u/BookerCatchanSTD

LPT: remove the cat from your lap before sneezing. That’s it, that’s the tip. submitted by /u/fauxbliviot

LPT if you’re trying to avoid buying stuff on Amazon but see a product for cheaper there, reach out to the manufacturer and see if they’ll price match. Just saved $20 by doing this! submitted by /u/goudadaysir

LPT: When scanning multiples of the same item through the self-checkout, alternate them with other items for a faster experience. Seems that a lot of checkouts won’t scan multiples of the same item in rapid succession; presumably as a means of preventing accidental double-scans of a single item. This can be avoided by separating identical items by scanning something else in between; eliminating the frustration of fruitlessly waving an item about while the scanner refuses …

LPT: if you live alone: powdered milk = infinite fresh milk hack! I recently got a bread machine, and some of the recipes called for powdered milk, so I bought a bag of it. Then I used some of it to make milk, just to see what powdered milk was like. The instructions said it will taste best if made the night before, and sure enough, the next-day milk was as good of a glass of milk as I have had since childhood…

LPT Eat buttered toast upside down, it tastes better. All these years, decades and decades in some cases, you’ve been limiting the flavor of buttered toast. It tastes better eaten upside down, the buttered bread hits your tongue and taste buds first. I’d say the same goes if you put a thin bit of jam on your toast too, but not too thick so it’s dripping everywhere. So yeah that’s my tip. Buttered t…