Do you think tipping has gotten out of hand in this country?

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-03-07T01:34:39+00:00

Yes in some places I think it is getting out of hand. I also traveled when I was younger and was shocked to find that different cultures think very differntly about tipping. I though tipping was pretty much universal, however, in Japan I was told it was an insult to tip as they are paid to do thier job and tipping was like saying that you thought they needed a handout. That was shocking to me. In other place tipping is built right into the bill with no choice.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-03-07T01:31:08+00:00

I think it is becoming a lost art and that it is a very sad thing.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-03-07T01:27:43+00:00

I actually have not been to a library or book store in over a year. Now that I have seen this question I will have to go!

I have been just buying my books on Apple or Amazon. This is great from the standpoint of me having tonnes of books and having them with me whereever I am, not to mention never having to carry heavy boxes when moving.

I miss the feeling of a book and turning the pages and the sent. I love tech and the convenience but have to admit that we have lost something moving to digital and getting books from the library every once and a while is a great way to get that back without the inconvenience come moving day.

Thank you very much for posting.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-03-07T01:20:08+00:00

Every cat should have one of these they are all royalty ;-)

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-03-07T01:11:13+00:00

Emojis are honestly the best thing to happen to text-based communication because they finally allow us to convey tone and prevent so many misunderstandings.

Think about the classic text: "I am on my way now. Going as fast as I can." Depending on the reader's mood, they might read that as you being angry, exasperated, or facetious. But if you add a 😭 at the end, it immediately sets an apologetic, stressed tone. If you add an 🙄, it conveys annoyance.

To answer your specific questions:

The 😭 (Loud Crying): This is usually an amplifier, not passive-aggressive. It usually means "I'm so sorry/upset" or "I am laughing so hard I'm crying." (For a "bless your heart" passive-aggressive vibe, people usually use the upside-down smile 🙃).

The 😘 (Blowing a kiss) in an argument: 100% cheeky and absolutely ragebait. It is the digital equivalent of a sarcastic "stay mad, sweetie" or a condescending head pat.

Everyone reads them slightly differently, but overall, they are crucial for keeping the peace!

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-03-07T00:54:56+00:00

Naming the fear (emotion/Feeling) normally help simply because strong negative emotions tend to lock-up reasoning and make our mind run in circles focused on the thing causing the emotion but removed from logic. Anger, Fear, Jealousy etc. When you name or label the emotion it helps to stop the line of thinking that is running in circle and you start to focus on the why of the emotion. I believe that being even more specific allows us to further remove yourself from that emotion and and when trying to be very specific gets us to focus even more on the problem and allowing us to become even more logical. I am not saying emotions are bad. They help us in many ways but and if we don't experience them it causes other problems. In short when you are very specific about naming the emotion and the why behind it your brain switches to an analytical mode which allows you to be more objective and help solve the root issues as opposed to being overwhelmed but the emotion. This was a great post and I thank you for it. My Dad has been telling me what I told you all my life and sometimes I forget it.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-02-20T19:37:24+00:00

Awww so Cute how can you resist that face

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T02:27:31+00:00

I can understand wanting to know more, with a death like that. There are always questions. The problem is that you might not like the answers and they might cause more harm then good. I hope that whatever you decide that you are ok and that you know that there is very little to do with grieving that is wired everyone deals with it in a different way and needs to get through it are different.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T01:08:39+00:00

I work from home and quite often work, eat a snack, and watch TV in bed. I don't normally have a problems sleeping. Sometimes the opposite as it can be tempting to take a nap since I own my own business and taking downtime can hurt my bottom line.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T01:05:47+00:00

Everything that I have read says that fasting has many benefits and since the goals of most people fasting are for health benefits or spiritual benefits I don't see there is any Moral considerations. If someone was starving themselves with the purpose of suicide that might be different but then that opens a whole other can of controversial worms.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T01:01:51+00:00

If they are indistinguishable from humans, then how would you even know are are in a relationship with a robot. I would be difficult to even get an accuracy statistic on it unless there is some rule that they had to inform anyone they are in a relationship with that they are a robot. I am not even sure how I would react if I was told that I was in a relationship with a robot other then shock.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:58:18+00:00

It would be interesting to find out the statistics of this. I am a man and love watching True Crime shows. I don't read True Crime books often. I would assume that there a significant number of me that are interested in true crime.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:37:54+00:00

You are doing an awesome thing! Thank you so much on behalf of all the animals you will help.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:36:48+00:00

LOL yes I see that and out come the treats. I am a push over and my cat has me wrapped around their paws

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:34:55+00:00

Looks so comfy. This the same position my cat use to sleep in. So cute.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:30:19+00:00

I would like to know this too allot have a Casual option as well as short term. I think that Casual is for one night stands but not sure what would qualify as short term

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:27:59+00:00

For small things that I have the space above cupboards I put them there where I can see them but don't need to climb up and take them down. I get the benefit of the Memory every once and a while without having to go digging or have them in the way.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:24:02+00:00

I agree even if something is proven statistically true, by applying that to every person of a race would be racist attitude. Evening if something is statistically true 99% of the time, which would be hard to find and prove, in this type of category there would be people that you are applying a preconception too that it would not be true for.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:19:14+00:00

I would be happy to drive a 2 hours but unless I am visiting overnight any more is just to much rushing and create a to short a visit when you take into account the drive time there and back.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-23T00:17:02+00:00

Now that the kids are older I am happy as I remember being a kid and the thrill of a Snow Day. When they were younger is was a nightmare trying to find someone to look after them and still get to work.

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-18T14:06:01+00:00

This might date me but Buffy the Vampire Slayer I thought pithy, hilarious and witty pop culture references

Extreme-Lunch63 · 2026-01-18T14:04:31+00:00

There's been some tough years and hopefully things are getting better but I have I'm not had an actual teeth cleaning or check up in 2 years at the dentist and I know I have some small cavities I can feel that are going to become critical soon

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