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Charlize Theron Defends Her 5 Most Controversial Takes

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Charlize Theron (Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down her 5 hottest takes on dating, communication, driving etiquette, social norms, and why fancy restaurants might be scamming you. From why saying “I want to make love to you” is an instant turn-off, to why long emails should be illegal, to how people completely misunderstand the fast lane. Charlize also talks about: why over-talking kills attraction the problem with long, unnecessary emails why changing the rules mid-game is unforgivable how freeway lanes are supposed to work (and why no one follows it) why tiny wine pours are not “fancy” the difference between a real zipper merge and just being an asshole why FaceTime > texting and the one phrase that instantly gives her the ickCredits:Host: Kareem RahmaCreators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew KuoCreative Producer and Editor: Tyler ChristieAssociate Producers: Ramy Shafi & Madyson HearshCameras: Thomas Kasem Lim & Tian Sippel & Jake LazovickInterstitial Footage: Jake LazovickPhotography: Marcus MaddoxMixer: Dale EisingerTitle Sequence and Graphic Design: Emily Chin-LongobardiArtwork: Andrew Lawandus & Zack EvansTheme Music: Tyler McCauleyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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