A collection of very strong opinions about very small things

Illustrations by Esti Saposh

They’re small. They’re petty. They’re absolutely not negotiable. Seven women share the everyday habits that make them lose their minds. A collection of very strong opinions about very small things.

u avl to talk?

Chaya Nemoy

Are you the kind of person who uses the shorthand “u”? I always wonder how much time you think you’re saving by spelling one of the most commonly used words in the English language “u” instead of “you.”

I’m sorry, that’s a big, red no for me. Talk with derech eretz! Type like you would talk to a teacher or parent or grandparent! It’s not that hard!

No “u,” no “ur.” And while we’re at it, don’t start a sentence with “u,” either. No “u going to the hishenbrunners vort??” Instead, try “Are you going to the Hishenbrunners’ vort?” It sounds so much better!

Oh, wait. Possibly more important: Don’t ever, ever, ever add more than one question mark to the end of a sentence. Please! Spare me the agmas nefesh!! (My two exclamation points here are absolutely called for and necessary.)