1. Doodle During Conversations It might sound silly, but doodling while you’re on the phone or sitting in a meeting can actually help your brain stay engaged. It keeps your mind from wandering too far, and studies have shown it […]
1. “You’ll Never Need Math After High School” At some point, most of us heard our parents dismiss complicated math as useless in real life. Maybe they thought balancing a checkbook was the pinnacle of adult math skills. But flash
1. Video Store Clerk Just 10 years ago, you could still wander into a Blockbuster or a neighborhood video store, chat with the clerk about the best new releases, and leave with a stack of DVDs. Video store clerks were
1. Sewing and Mending Clothes Back in the ’60s, just about everyone knew how to sew a button or hem a pair of pants. It wasn’t just a hobby for a few crafty folks either — it was something people
1. Your Schedule Might Feel Strangely Empty When you first dream about retirement, it sounds like endless freedom. But when the time actually comes, the days can feel a little too wide open. Without work structuring your week, it’s surprisingly
1. Taking Pictures in the Middle of Busy Streets There’s nothing wrong with snapping a few photos while visiting, but standing smack-dab in the middle of a busy street? That’s a fast track to getting some serious side-eye from locals.
1. Tipping in Japan If you’re used to tipping generously after a good meal, you might want to keep your wallet tucked away in Japan. Here, tipping is actually considered rude, almost like saying the staff needs extra encouragement to
