It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are in full swing and the celebrations abound. Christmas parties are a seasonal staple for many. So people are getting those Christmas party menus together. It’s time for good food and good cheer. But all of that good food doesn’t come for free. Redditor QueenMoonshadow191 wanted […] More
Back in the day, the SATs were a two part timed exam with a single math section—which didn’t allow the use of anything but scratch paper that was provided on site—and a verbal section. 1600 was a perfect score. Now the verbal section has been split into entirely independent “Evidence-Based Reading” and “Writing” sections and […] More
“The customer is always right.” A common, if somewhat dangerous, adage. Some customers might stretch that age-old saying to its limits, letting their entitlement get the better of them, finding almost ludicrous ways to justify their entitlement, and making outrageous demands. That being said, paying customers deserve their most basic expectations to be met, as […] More
While no two weddings are the same, wedding guests expect certain traditions at most, if not all, weddings they attend. Some are universal, such as tossing the bouquet, a father/daughter and mother/son dance, or the cutting of the cake, while others are more specific to certain cultures and/or religious, such as jumping the broom, stamping […] More
We’d like to think that our family will always be there for us. Even if we might hit a rough patch, or even break contact with them for an extended period of time, we’d like to think that love and forgiveness will always mend any bridges that might have been burnt. Unfortunately, some people aren’t […] More
Parents never stop worrying about their children. Even after they’ve grown up and flown the nest, they still tend to check in and reach out and help in any way they can. While this is often appreciated, not everyone loves their parents constantly checking in on their safety and well-being. Particularly if their parents still […] More
Needing to pay a visit to the hospital is never fun. Making the matter even less fun, on top of waiting, needles, exams, and possibly scary results, are the bills. Thankfully, most people have insurance that will cover all or most of a hospital visit. Some people aren’t so lucky, and will often go to […] More
Ah, weddings. They’re called blessed events but it seems like they’ve got more drama than a Shakespeare festival. Even the vendors hired to make the day special can get involved in the fracas. Cancelations, getting paid or not getting paid, problems with quality or quantity, not meeting the bride’s expectations… Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour has fewer […] More
Life is full of choices and each choice is an opportunity to learn. Even—especially?—our bad decisions can provide wisdom. But sometimes people are sheltered from ever facing consequences from their poor choices, thus robbing them of the chance to learn anything. What results from such parenting is an entitled, spoiled adult that continues to make […] More
Loaning friends or family money can be a very risky endeavor. Those who can afford to often have no trouble lending money without a second thought, and never expect to be paid back. Others however view a loan for precisely what it is, a loan, and not only expect to be paid in full but […] More
Hiring family members to perform a job for you is always a risky endeavor. Generally, most people do this in the hopes that they might get a discount. Even so, this doesn’t mean that they should expect any special favors for family members to provide the service they do for a living, and should always […] More
While weddings are always a joyous, happy day, planning a wedding is never quite as fun. Among the many tedious tasks leading up to the big day is who to invite and who not to invite. Generally speaking, family, both immediate and distant, often always make the cut. This doesn’t mean family members aren’t occasionally […] More
