9 things you should stop doing, according to TikTokers who say they have insider knowledge — from doctors to flight attendants and wedding make-up artists

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9 things you should stop doing, according to TikTokers who say they have insider knowledge — from doctors to flight attendants and wedding make-up artists
  • On TikTok, people are sharing things they would never do based on their professional expertise.
  • Flight attendants, doctors, and wedding make-up artists are among those taking part.
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A new trend has taken over TikTok, with people in various professions making videos to share the five things they would never do.

TikTok is home to a host of various "life hack" videos that offer up advice on how to travel, cook, sleep, work, and generally live better.

Though at first glance it doesn't seem like a traditional "life hack," there's a new trend taking over the platform that gives viewers an insight into the tips and tricks you only know if you work in a specific environment.

Typically captioned "5 things I would never do," the videos show people disclosing things they know to avoid thanks to their jobs, and it's been used by everyone from hotel workers to doctors.

The videos typically use the hashtags #thingsineverdo, which has over 12 million views, and #5thingsiwouldneverdo, which has over 10 million.

Many of these videos have hundreds of thousands of views, with some reaching over 1 million.

Here are nine pieces of advice from TikTokers who say they have insider knowledge.

Don't touch anything in airplane bathrooms with bare hands.

@danidboyy1 5 things as a flight attendant I would never do! ✈️ #cabincrew #5thingschallenge #flightattendant #travel #5things #aviation #5thingsiwouldneverdo ♬ original sound - Daniboy
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Make sure you wash a hotel room glass before drinking out of it.

@queenevangeline25 #5thingschallenge #5thingsiwouldneverdo #hotel #motel #guestd #hospitalityindustry #queenevangeline ♬ original sound - vange.vange

There's no reason to spend two months' salary on an engagement ring.

@chouettedesigns Did any surprise you? #5thingschallenge #jewelrydesigner #plussizejewelry #sizeinclusivejewelry #supportsmallbusinesses #SplashSummerVibe #BigInkEnergy #adornmentforeveryone #chouettedesigns ♬ original sound - ChouetteDesigns
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Don't become an actor, according to an actor.

@elaine4animals (JK I love my job) #5things #5thingschallenge #nottodo #actress #oops #elainehendrix #fyp ♬ original sound - elaine4animals

If you plan to get married, keep the guest list small on the morning of the wedding.

@kellyrosemua_ I am extremely single lol but this is the advice i have saved in my brain from spending 50+ mornings with bridal parties ‍♀️ #5thingsiwouldneverdo #5thingschallenge #bridalmakeup #bridalmakeupartist ♬ original sound - Kelly Mills
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Reconsider letting your dog lick your face.

@jglam6 My 5 things I'd never do as a vet #5thingschallenge #vet ♬ original sound - Jamie Lam

Branded pain medication may not be worth the money over a generic version.

@doctorazmain 5 things I will NEVER do as a DOCTOR ‍⚕️⛔ #5thingschallenge #5things #5thingsiwouldneverdo #doctor #medtok #fyp #medical #doctortips #viral #nhs #hospital #thingsiwishiknew #thingsiwontdo #thingsiwouldneverdo #LearnOnTiktok #antibioticresistance #antibiotics #alcohol #smoking #doctorazmain #drazmain #health #healthtips #needtoknow ♬ original sound - Dr Azmain Chowdhury MBBS BSc
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If you have a young child just starting school, don't expect to always get the full story when they come home.

@antisocialstudies ‍♀️I solemnly vow to never be ✨that✨ parent. #backtoschool #teacher #5thingsiwouldneverdo #kindergarten #parentsoftiktok #WeStickTogether #teachersoftiktok #teacherlife ♬ original sound - Anti-Social Studies

A mortgage adviser said they would never use 'buy now, pay later' services.

@yourfinancialengineer Would love to hear your thoughts #5things #thingsiwouldneverdo ♬ You - Petit Biscuit
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