16 Things the Internet Advises You Not to Do Under any Circumstance

Not every experience in life is worth experiencing. Sometimes it’s much better to learn from the mistakes of others, who have first-hand knowledge of the consequences and nuances of various ventures. Valuable advice can sometimes come in very handy in unforeseen situations, and may even save you physical, as well as mental health.

Here at CHEERY, we found some pieces of good advice that come from people all over the Internet, warning us against doing certain things, even if it might seem oh, so appealing.

• Getting a tattoo on an empty stomach. When we’re hungry, our body is under stress. To make it easier to cope with the pain, it’s best to make sure that the blood sugar level isn’t low. sebrinapham / TikTok
• Laughing at children’s emotions. As silly as these feelings may seem to us, they mean a great deal to a little human. It’s worth showing them that their experience matters. cptsdwhisperer / TikTok
• Buying Himalayan pink salt instead of regular salt. Contrary to popular belief, the former is no healthier than the latter. nutritionbykylie / TikTok

• Buying foundation without checking what it looks like once it dries on your skin. The color can vary significantly. askellenbeauty / TikTok
• Sitting, or lying down on the bedspread in a hotel room. This is not very hygienic, as they rarely get washed. queenevangeline25 / TikTok
• Holding your nose when jumping into the water. The pressure of the water can force your hand up, making you inadvertently hit and injure your eyes. To avoid injury, don’t do this. eyeballdoc / TikTok

• Using a plastic container to heat food in the microwave. Harmful substances present in plastic can end up in your food, so it’s best to use glassware. consumerreports / TikTok
• Shampooing your hair only once. The first lather using shampoo merely removes surface dirt, to cleanse your scalp, rinse and repeat. girlfrombrumtown_new / TikTok
• Swimming in the sea after heavy rain. Huge amounts of bacteria from the ground end up in the water during a rainstorm. If you happen to have any cuts or scratches, going for a swim, in this case, poses a risk of infection. chrissycrna / TikTok
• Letting your dog lick your face. A pet’s mouth contains many different bacteria that can be transmitted to humans. jglam6 / TikTok

• Refusing to use the microwave. Many people still don’t use a microwave because they fear that food prepared in this way will lose its healthy properties. But, this happens even when heating your meal in the oven. The microwave, on the other hand, presents the advantage of a shorter cooking time. nutritionbykylie / TikTok
• Choosing sweet potatoes over regular ones. The former is no more nutritious than the latter. nutritionbykylie / TikTok
• Installing cabinets with embossed, or other such decorative surfaces, in the kitchen. Small details may look nice, but they’re extremely difficult to keep clean. alyssascleaningcompany / TikTok

• Swimming in the pool with dry hair. Hair is like a sponge, if it’s not thoroughly wetted with clean water beforehand, it will readily absorb chlorinated pool water. thehealthyhur / TikTok
• Giving your dog food off the table. They may like it, but this reinforces the habit of begging for food, and contributes to pet obesity. jglam6 / TikTok
• Pressing your face against the window on an airplane. It’s touched by hundreds of people, and it’s likely that at least some of them forgot to wash their hands; simplest way to avoid any nastiness — don’t touch it. danidboyy1 / TikTok

Which of these things would you never dream of doing?