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bethyboo @bethyboo (399) • United States 16 Sep 07

I think some people don't completely understand how to tip a server. If a server provides good service at a restaurant, the standard tip is anywhere from 15 to 20% of the total of the check. I am a server and I work hard at my...

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littlepeople38 I was a server for years, and I always tip 20% or more. The only time I don't is when I get rude service. If my server forgets something, or has trouble getting to me quickly, I don't get upset because I know what it's like. I have heard people say that...

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beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 15 Sep 07

Today I was reading that certain low fat snacks like pretzels aren't really good for dieters, because they're just empty calories. That's kind of bad news for me, because I love pretzels. Anyway, now I need to find another low...

carb blocker

drink tea and lose weight

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littlepeople38 Well, really if you are just looking for something to tide you over between meals, there is nothing at all wrong with pretzels. Not every calorie taken in needs to be a nutritional powerhouse. But, if you want it to be something more nutrient dense, try fresh...

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mystic_0318 @mystic_0318 (937) • United States 15 Sep 07

As a mother of 3 daughters I can't get 2 of my girls to drink water. They think they have to have Kool-aid or juice all the time. And I try to get them to drink water everyday and all they do is scream and cry about it. Cause I...

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littlepeople38 As others have mentioned, if there is nothing but water, they will at some point drink it. I finally just decided to stop buying any juice drinks. Sometimes I do buy the flavored water drinks, but otherwise they just have to get used to it.

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sherry24 @sherry24 (252) 15 Sep 07

I just wondered how many of us there were that have tried to stop smoking. How many times you have attempted it. Did it work, have you never looked back. What method did you use. Lozengers, gum, puffer thingie, patches, will power...

quiting smoking

smoking

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littlepeople38 Oh, I only managed to truly quit once. I have been a smoker for 23 years, and once I made it an entire year without touching a cigarette. I actually quit by reading a book called "Stop Smoking the Easy Way." It seemed like it had to be a joke that a book could...

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rachsal4 @rachsal4 (391) • United States 13 Sep 07

Yesterday I went into my local Walmart, this is something I usually do at night cause people peevv me off!! I took my daughter to the bathroom, as someone was exiting right before us they didn't even hold the door! Then somebody...

kids

manners

respect

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littlepeople38 One thing I think many parents forget is that they need to model appropriate behavior and manners-- not just tell their kids how to act. I have always said "please", "thank you", "excuse me", etc. to my children, just as I would extend that courtesy to any...

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littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 12 Sep 07

I know I can't be the only one who abosolutely detests those little yellow, happy, ADHD suffering smileys. If that weren't enough, I have to watch bananas dancing, faces chuckling, and even smileys with pom-poms. Stop it! I don't...

emoticons

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littlepeople38 I really don't know why they bug me so much. I think it's just such a distraction from what I'm reading to see things bouncing all over the place! Mostly I think they are just overly used.

13 Sep 07

littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

communication

wife

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littlepeople38 Exactly. I never was jealous either, and I couldn't relate to friends who would get so weird about needing to know where their boyfriend or husband was every single minute of the day.

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littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

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littlepeople38 You are right. That is exactly what I do. Why do you think you keep your problems to yourself? I have tried to figure out why I do it, but the only thing I come up with is that I am so stubborn and self-reliant, that I refuse to lean on anyone. That's stupid...

12 Sep 07

littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 12 Sep 07

I know I can't be the only one who abosolutely detests those little yellow, happy, ADHD suffering smileys. If that weren't enough, I have to watch bananas dancing, faces chuckling, and even smileys with pom-poms. Stop it! I don't...

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applsofgld @applsofgld (2506) • United States 11 Sep 07

What is your favorite snack food to munch on while you are either watching t.v. or on the computer? I am so hooked on eating those little smarties candies, you know they come in a roll and have all different flavors that are sort...

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littlepeople38 I'm just like a 2 year old. I get on "jags" all the time. Sometimes it will be red grapes, other times dry cereal. I know what you mean about the candy though. I have always loved just about every kind, and eat way more of it than my kids do. For snacking, Hot...

11 Sep 07

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BayleighGray @BayleighGray (4334) • United States 11 Sep 07

Ok the trusty search box said no discussions were found regarding sleeping with fans! lol So how many of you sleep with a fan year round? I do it for a couple of reasons; First I like to feel the air circulating around me,...

fans

restful nights sleep

sleeping in comfort

sleeping with a fan on

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littlepeople38 Absolutely! I have been sleeping with a fan every night since I was a kid, and I'm in my late thirties now. I have to have that sound, and I love the way it feels to have the cool air blowing and be up under a bunch of covers. I think I need that noise because...

11 Sep 07

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Michele21 @Michele21 (3093) • United States 11 Sep 07

My son is potty training and he has a little boy potty chair, it is really cute and looks like a little throne. Anyways he is always using it, no accidents when I let him run around naked, but I have to admit, as excited as I am...

parenting

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littlepeople38 Trust me, I know this one! But if it makes you feel any better, mine doesn't use the potty. My son has autism, and at age 6, we are still trying to potty train. SO, he pees on the carpet, furniture, in the tub, oh and did I mention he poos in these places...

11 Sep 07

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littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

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littlepeople38 Thanks. My cynicism often gets the best of me. The truth is, I think I envy those who are able to expose their vulnerabilities without significant discomfort.

11 Sep 07

littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

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littlepeople38 Funny how you mentioned feeling sometimes like the man in the relationship. That is often just how I have described it. What's interesting too is that I also sometimes find it difficult to make female friends for that same reason. I think many women mistakenly...

10 Sep 07

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kristi73 @kristi73 (257) • United States 10 Sep 07

I don't know if it is just me but, I have noticed more and more people chew with thier mouths open. It seems like people just don't use thier manners at the dinner table anymore.

manners

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littlepeople38 In my opinion, it has alot to do with the fact that most people don't even eat together at the table anymore. It's a shame, but I think that has alot to do with it.

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littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

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littlepeople38 Thank you for that. I know that we are often attracted to those traits in others that we do not possess. I'm sure that has alot to do with my choice to marry someone so much more open and outgoing. I appreciate your vote of confidence!

10 Sep 07

littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

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littlepeople38 Honestly, it's just who I am. I'm that way with everyone I know, so it certainly wasn't caused by anything in the marriage. At the same time though, I know that it impacts our marriage greatly. It's just very difficult to overcome when even I can't figure out...

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Mirita @Mirita (2668) • United States 10 Sep 07

Well, I ended up with two boys who are 4 years apart from eachother and they seem to love each other a lot. At First, I wanted to have a boy and a girl ,but I think now that is better to have the two boys because they seem to...

having kids

motherhood

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littlepeople38 I think I see it both ways actually. First off, I have two boys who are almost exactly two years apart. I was so glad to have boys. For some reason, I secretly hoped not to have any girls. Anyway, my younger son is severely autistic, so I can't really relate...

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littlepeople38 @littlepeople38 (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

Yes, I admit it. I wasn't cut out for this. Anybody else with me here? It's not that I'm unfaithful because I'm not. I also don't lie to my husband, or do or say much of anything that would be considered unkind. Instead, it's what...

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littlepeople38 That's a very interesting point you made about your independence. Apparently, my independent nature has been a sore spot in many relationships that I have had. I also admit that I don't compromise well. Congrats on almost 20 years!

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