hllewis128

hllewis128 t1_j5tyacu wrote

Reply to Is there a accepted norm here for tipping? by pghgreatest

Dine-in: 20% minimum

Counter service: throw ‘em what you can, especially if it’s a big or complex order—I usually do 20% because it makes me feel good to be generous, but I think a couple bucks is probably fair

Delivery: I would do at least $5, especially with so many places replacing employees with gif workers for delivery.

This is my take. I’m sure others will disagree but I used to wait tables for $2.83 an hour (minimum wage was $7.25 at the time) so I value tipping pretty highly.

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hllewis128 t1_j2450z6 wrote

Reply to Gas bill doubled by ListofReddit

Yes. Energy prices are up, and you are using a lot more. I had to turn my thermostat down to 67 during the cold snap because it was just running non-stop to keep the house at 68.

Call the gas company. They may be able to help you set up a budget plan. Natural gas is just more expensive than it was earlier this year, and that plus the cold weather has those bills way up.

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hllewis128 t1_j1pt69l wrote

Reply to comment by immargarita in Checking in - how was your day? by MaynardWaltrip

Fellow atheist here (and also anti-consumption). I’ve found it to be very fulfilling to create my own traditions around the Winter solstice. I give simple gifts, make a delicious (vegetarian!) feast for myself and any loved ones joining me that particular year, light a bunch of candles and have as much chocolate, cinnamon, and ginger as possible to stave off the cold.

This year, I added a new one into the mix—volunteering at a shelter, mission, soup kitchen, etc., on Xmas day or Xmas eve. Since that’s not much of a holiday to me, I can give the volunteers who want to celebrate a break.

Just a few ideas. I hope you find a winter holiday tradition that allows you to reflect and look ahead :)

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hllewis128 t1_j1m4jgc wrote

Reply to First Christmas alone post-divorce by PghKbl226

It’s my first post-divorce Christmas, too!

Well, kind of. We’re separated and going through mediation.

I volunteered at Light of Life yesterday and baked a ton. Tonight I’m going to see the ex’s family since I plan on keeping them in the divorce :)

Feel free to DM me if you ever want a fellow divorcée to grab a beer and shoot the shit with. :)

I hope your solo Xmas is wonderful.

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