Life is short, and we never really know how or when our own will end. There are certain things that are obviously dangerous, or even fatal, like playing with a loaded gun, crossing the street without checking first, or running on slippery, wet tiles. But there are others that some of us do without giving it much of a second thought…
Many doctors, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel have seen it all. And often, they wish they could have forewarned their patients of how they should or shouldn't have behaved if they didn’t want to end up in the ER, or worse yet, six feet under.
Someone asked the men and women tasked with saving lives, “What’s ONE thing you refuse to do or buy because of the [stuff] you’ve seen?” and many of the answers are worthy of a place on your fridge door, so that you can be reminded every single morning. From never putting your feet on the dashboard to never leaving your children with men, Bored Panda has put together the best responses. If you find yourself doing any of the things on this list, now might be a good time to reconsider.
