Tipping has always been a way to say, “Thank you for a job well done,” but lately, I’ve started to wonder: Has tipping lost its meaning? What once felt like a reward for exceptional service now feels like an obligation—something we’re expected to do no matter the quality of service or the effort provided. So, I ask: How did we get here, and where do we go from here? Are … [Read more...] about What’s Happening to Tipping Culture? A Question of Generations, Gender, and Global Perspectives
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Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?
A Man’s Journey of Sacrifice, Self-Discovery, and the Search for Real Love Is it true that nice guys finish last? Or is love simply a matter of timing, compatibility, and circumstance? For the past two years, I’ve been navigating single life after a 20-year relationship with someone I never truly loved. That’s not easy to admit, but it’s the truth. I stayed in that … [Read more...] about Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?
My Journey as a Male Personal Shopper: Breaking Stereotypes, Building Trust, and Loving the Work
The world of personal shopping, especially in services like Shipt and Instacart, is fast-paced and exciting, but it's also a field dominated by women. From the outside, it may seem like an industry where men wouldn’t naturally fit in, but that hasn’t stopped me from thriving in it. Along the way, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges, stereotypes, and assumptions, but through … [Read more...] about My Journey as a Male Personal Shopper: Breaking Stereotypes, Building Trust, and Loving the Work
Why I Collect: A Journey Through Baseball Cards, Memorabilia, and Childhood Memories
Growing up, I never thought about collecting as an investment or something I would pass down. It just became part of who I was—something that evolved naturally from my love of sports and the nostalgia that came with it. For me, collecting started with baseball cards, and not just any cards—specifically those of my favorite player, Don Mattingly, and my favorite team, the … [Read more...] about Why I Collect: A Journey Through Baseball Cards, Memorabilia, and Childhood Memories
From Indifference to Excitement: How Caitlin Clark Pulled Me Into the WNBA—and Why Her Leaving Could Be a Huge Loss
Before Caitlin Clark came along, I didn’t watch WNBA games. To be honest, I had never really watched women’s basketball at all. If you had asked me to name a player in the WNBA, I wouldn’t have had a clue. It’s not that I didn’t respect the talent or hard work—I just wasn’t interested. The games didn’t seem to have the excitement or pull that I felt when watching men’s … [Read more...] about From Indifference to Excitement: How Caitlin Clark Pulled Me Into the WNBA—and Why Her Leaving Could Be a Huge Loss