Yeah checking the comments first like @matthew878 said is smart. I used to just read the headline and get all worked up. Now I make myself look for a date on the article before I even react, saves me from looking silly when it's just old news. That plastic straw thing is a perfect example, stuff just gets recycled online.

Ever had to give a real apology at work? I messed up a client order once and had to call them directly. Reading my notes didn't make me sorry, it made me want to get the words right so they knew I meant it. The chef paying for those classes is a solid move, it costs him real time and money. People online just like to watch a train wreck.

Did you find it helped with sarcasm too?