It is common knowledge that restaurant workers get tips to supplement their income. Their base salary isn’t that great; however, what they get in tips make up the difference. Most of the time people leave a gracious tip if they get good service. On the other hand, the tip is not so great if the Read More… »
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» Why do we say: “born with a silver spoon in his mouth”?
Have you ever heard someone say, “He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth”? Or perhaps you have said it yourself? Better yet, perhaps someone has said it to you. To say “born with a silver spoon in his mouth” simply means that the baby was born into a rich family. How did Read More… »
» Why do we say newlyweds go on a “honeymoon”?
Almost everyone who gets married these days go on a honeymoon right after the wedding. However, if you would ask them about the origin of honeymoon, most people would not know. So, what is a honeymoon? Why do married people carry on that tradition? Do they do it just because everybody else is doing Read More… »
» Why do we say: “a ballpark figure”?
If you have ever been to a ballpark, you will know that a ballpark is a big area. So, what is a ballpark figure? A ballpark figure is an American expression that means an estimate or a guesstimate. Since a ballpark is such a large area, the ballpark figure is usually not close Read More… »
» Why do we say: “throwing in the towel”?
A long time ago, in a boxing match a bell would ring to indicate the end of the round. The boxer would return to his corner to be attended to by his manager who would wipe him down with a towel or sponge. If the boxer had been beaten and badly bruised, a decision had to be made Read More… »
» Why do we say: “jaywalking”?
A jaywalker was not named after Jay Leno. However, he does have a segment on the Tonight show where he goes on the street to ask people questions about something they should know. It might be about U.S. history, the Constitution, the Bible or something universal. Unfortunately, the people don’t know many answers. So what Read More… »
» Why do we say someone is crying “crocodile tears”?
Have you ever said someone was crying “crocodile tears”? Has someone ever said you were crying crocodile tears? So, what are crocodile tears? Crocodile tears are associated with false emotions. The expression comes from the tale told by ancient travelers that the crocodile weeps over those he eats without being sorry at all. Why would Read More… »
» Advice to Those Who Live Alone
Sometimes people live alone by choice. Sometimes people live alone because they have no other choice. No matter why you live alone, there are some things to consider for your own safety and security. Use a security system to protect yourself whether you are in or out of the house. Change your routine in case Read More… »