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    How to discipline a child?

    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...
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    Ignorance of other cultures?

    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...
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    Does the military recruit strategy game all-stars?

    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?
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    Junk-food eating boyfriend = selfish?

    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...
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    Tipping for restaurant takeout?

    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.
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    Is it bad for people with arthritis to eat spinach?

    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...
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