Recent content by PurrfectPeach

I am spending Christmas with relatives. I may at some point be asked to baby-sit. They are in the habit of spanking their kids. I don't believe in spanking and would not feel comfortable doing so, even with the parents' permission. How do you discipline a young child who is used to being...

Did you reread this before posting? It's a little confusing. What I *think* you're trying to say is that when you were arrested, your BAL was under the legal limit, and the case should have been dismissed. You say this was many years ago. Is this being on your record affecting your employment...

Is anyone else just amazed by how little the typical person (I am American but I'm sure this is common in other places too) knows about other cultures? And also, by how we assume that things that are common in OUR culture are the "normal, natural" way things are for humans in general? The...

Just wondering whether the military ever tries to recruit elite strategy gamers. I know that real warfare isn't like playing Medal of Honor but when it comes to strategy the real strategists are sitting in front of computers, so.... ? And if not, don't you think they should?

BTW did not intend to sound sexist, my point was that even with all things being equal women live longer. No idea why it reversed the question and the details. Obviously the long part was the question. I'm 25 and I try to live a healthy lifestyle. I eat a lot of fruit, a decent amount of...

Go by your interests. Like there are probably clubs or groups you could join to meet others who like chess or anime or golf. Also you can always just go by how people dress. Teenagers who don't play sports often form their identities and thus their bonds based on music, and you usually tell what...

How much, if anything, should be tipped for a call-ahead takeout order from a fairly nice restaurant? They are good about including garnishes, bread etc. without being asked.

I read that it can help arthritis, then read that it's bad because it contains oxalic acid, but then I read it's OK to eat as long as you drink milk with it. Further research -> further conflicting answers. Help! NOTE: Please don't just say "no spinach is good for you," I am not interested in...