It seems that there are a certain group of people who would like to chat with you, whilst you are using the bathroom. It can feel quite invasive and just down right awkward. Responses, in general, seem out of the question over pure silence. How can I get people to stop talking to me while I’m...

I live in a large shared house. I had to move out of my old home on short notice and as such my new one isn't really a good fit but I'm trying to make the best of it until I leave. The house is rented out by a company that has the business model of renting to 'international people' (e.g. people o...

I am a casual part time retail employee in Australia. I work there once or twice a week, more on holidays (I am in high school). I occasionally see this girl there. We don't really know each-other, but I'd like to ask her out. The internet suggests don't do this in workplace. However, my situ...

On the IPS main site, I just encountered a yellow duck on the bottom right, and it's asking me to "speak up a little". It even made a "quack" noise. What's going on? I haven't slept all night, and it's about 7am here in New York. Am I hallucinating?

So, my best friend and I haven't been in touch for the past few months; and I realised something was wrong only when she stopped talking - leaving me out of her life. Now that we've reconciled, and are on good terms - I still don't know what really happened? Who'd know what happened, if she sud...