Blog of Josh Hall

If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.

Splitting the check evenly should only be attempted for socially close indivuals in numbers 4 or less.   It’s just a mess otherwise.  Someone is going to short change the group.  Someone is going to order more food than everyone else.  You’re going to come up short and 1 person is going to end up paying […]

Do not unfriend people on facebook.  It’s true, and if you haven’t had it verified for you yet, just give it time. You’re either going to run into that person in real life and it’s going to be awkward for at least one of you They’re going to realize and do or say something negative […]

You’re only legit when you have your own wikipedia entry.

Talking in public restrooms should be avoided at all costs.  You have a job to do, and you should be focused on your task.  Talking across stall walls is completely forbidden.  That’s just weird for everyone involved.  Yes, talking on your phone counts as talking across walls.

People watching is completely and only acceptable when both the viewer and the viewee are in public spaces and real time. Any deviation from that is creepy. Clarification: there are some gray areas, like being seated at a restaurant. Sure, it’s public, but the seated area is more exclusive/private than open spaces. This leaves wiggle […]