WAYS TO KILL TIME (OFFLINE)
Before scrolling TikTok, people used to stare at these bound collections of paper pages to hallucinate vivid stories in their heads.
What is Reading (or a Book)?
In SoCal high schools, this red, spicy dust found on Cheetos and Takis is practically its own food group.
What is Flamin' Hot?
This virtue is often described as "waiting without complaining," something you need when stuck in traffic on the 405.
What is Patience?
If someone sneezes in class, it is polite (though scientifically useless) to say this two-word phrase to them.
What is "Bless You"?
The easiest way to show respect during a conversation is to put down your phone and make this visual connection with the speaker.
What is Eye Contact?
You don't need a computer to play this single-player card game; you just need a standard 52-card deck and some table space.
What is Solitaire?
This flavor, often found in a blue bag (if it's Doritos), features a tangy blend of buttermilk, garlic, and onion spices.
What is Cool Ranch (or Ranch)?
If you tell the truth even when it might get you in trouble, you are practicing this virtue.
What is Honesty?
If you are walking into 7-Eleven and someone is behind you, common courtesy dictates you perform this action for them.
What is Holding the Door?
If you agree to meet a friend at 7:00 PM, showing up at 7:00 PM shows you respect their time; this quality is called what?
What is Punctuality (or Being on Time)?
This artistic activity involves taking a pen or pencil and absentmindedly sketching shapes or cartoons in the margins of your notebook.
What is Doodling?
Known for being "polarizing," this chip flavor burns your tongue with acid and dries it out with sodium, but fans swear by the sting.
What is Salt and Vinegar?
This virtue, starting with 'E', is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person—basically "putting yourself in their shoes."
What is Empathy?
When eating at a dinner table, you should always keep this part of your face closed while chewing to avoid grossing everyone out.
What is Your Mouth?
In many cultures (and some strict households), it is a sign of respect to remove these from your feet before entering a home.
What are Shoes?
If you sit at a mall or a park and silently observe the strangers walking by, inventing backstories for them, you are engaging in this activity.
What is People Watching?
This citrus-forward flavor is a massive hit in Southern California; Lay's sells a specific version of it that tastes just like the juice of a green fruit.
What is Limón (or Lime)?
This virtue is the quality of not bragging about your achievements, even if you just got a 5 on your AP Calc exam.
What is Humility?
If you receive an invitation to a wedding or a party, you need to send this 4-letter French acronym reply to let them know if you are coming.
What is an RSVP?
If you are on a crowded bus or train, it is a sign of respect to do this for an elderly person, a pregnant woman, or someone with a disability.
What is Giving Up Your Seat?
This mental exercise involves sitting quietly, focusing on your breathing, and trying to clear your mind—basically "airplane mode" for your brain.
What is Meditation (or Mindfulness)?
Originally a Canadian exclusive, this cult-favorite flavor combines Ketchup, BBQ, Salt & Vinegar, and Sour Cream & Onion all on one chip.
What is All Dressed?
CS Lewis defined this virtue as "doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
What is Integrity?
It is considered rude to "ghost" someone, but in a professional setting, not sending this type of short letter after a job interview is a missed opportunity.
What is a Thank You Note (or Thank You Email)?
You show respect to someone with different political views not by agreeing with them, but by letting them finish their thought without doing this.
What is Interrupting?