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fromBenzinga
1 day ago

It Looked Like A Scam Email Asking To Venmo $100. Then He Realized It Was A Mandatory Contribution To A Lavish Gift For The Boss

"Each person's contribution is $100. Please Venmo me when you have a chance," the email read. It was sent to 17 managers, totaling a $1,700 contribution to cover a luxury fish subscription for the company owner. The message came from the president, who also happens to be the owner's nephew and is reportedly being groomed to take over the business.
Business
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Ask Allison: My son's best friend has trouble regulating his feelings and it's affecting my son - what do I do?

A long-term, possessive friendship with a possibly neurodivergent child is placing emotional pressure on a nine-year-old and causing parental concern about negative effects.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

If Young Men Say It's a Bad Idea, Believe Them

Young men's underdeveloped prefrontal cortex increases risky, impulsive behavior; heed when they call something 'a bad idea'.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Exploring a Challenge of Teenagers With Two Rock & Rollers

Adolescent insecurity prompts many to seek superficial peer approval, while focusing on valued living fosters meaningful fulfillment and long-term success.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Fitting In vs. Belonging: The Hidden Cost of Social Drinking

The desire to fit in is deeply human, leading individuals to make choices that may not align with their beliefs, especially in social settings involving alcohol.
Mindfulness
Fundraising
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

'I Ghosted My Friend After She Asked To Split Her Birthday Bill. Was I Unfair?'

Many Brits cannot afford to attend social gatherings due to financial strain.
Expectations of guests in social settings should be reconsidered to ensure fairness.
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