The USA tipping culture is becoming beyond a joke and the Americans are causing the problem!! Let me start with the definition of gratuity. The definition of gratuity is a sum of money given to someone who provides a good service or a favour as a way to show graciousness or thankfulness. I have just returned from a three-week…
Category: Lifestyle Advice
Don’t be ashamed of being bullied it is not your fault!!
We don’t see a lot of facts about childhood bullying but a recent report estimated that over 60% of children have been bullied either verbally, mentally or physically during their school life. Approximately 16,000 children miss school per year because of bullying or fear of being bullied. 10% of children attempt suicide and 30% have…
Rude, arrogant shop assistants and waiters who feel they are too good to serve you. What’s happening to this world?
Who doesn’t like shopping in high-end boutiques and eating at the best restaurants? There is no better feeling. Have you ever gone into a high-end store like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Louboutin or maybe Gucci? You want a new dress, a designer hand bag or a new pair of shoes. You might be getting them because…
Commuting to work can kill you? No its the commuters that are killing us!!
A study was published recently claiming that commuting to work for over an hour a day can lead to stress and depression. I totally agree after commuting for 15 years. I nearly had a breakdown on a daily basis because of this — and all before 9am without a coffee. How do we…
Why are British Useless at Complaining? Let me help you get results!!
The British are very good at moaning. We are a nation of moaners and complainers, but why do most people never complain in a productive way. Research suggests only 20% of people in the UK make official complaints for bad service. We either moan during or after the occasion to our friends and families…
Badly behaved children in Airport Lounges & Restaurants.
I was brought up to believe that children should be seen and not heard, especially when taken to grown up places. My daughter is 4 years old and a lot of people compliment me on how well behaved she is in public. That’s because if you put the work in at a young age and…
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