We all know adult life is hard, so advice to make it a little easier is always welcome. This is a very important, yet simple, piece of life advice that anyone can use:
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That second fact is good advice in general. Unless they specifically ask, no one is interested in your personal crap. There’s nothing worse than a stranger or acquaintance unloading all their personal bullshit, unbidden, on you.
It’s also good advice for going to court or talking to the police. Answer, “yes”, “no”, or “I don’t recall”. Only elaborate if needed, and even then, stick to the bare facts.
I used to work in the Australian Taxation Office and endorse this advice 100%. We aim not to be scary people, and it is explicitly our policy to be more lenient on people who are making an effort to address their problems.