With the popularity of paid paternity leave seeming to surge, we need to look more closely at why many dads still say no.
Why Tipping Can Be Confusing
Whereas many of us know that restaurant sit down meal tips have shifted upward, for food delivery tips, the territory can be surprising.
When Inflation Creates a Cheap Date
In addition to our behavior at the supermarket and the gas station, inflation has created the incentive to go on cheap dates.
What You Might Want To Drive In Norway
Before anyone heard of sustainability, decades ago, a popular band helped to make EVs a part of Norway’s culture.
What We Now Need to Know About a Child and a Marshmallow
When we compare the analysis of Dr. Mischel’s 1972 marshmallow test and more recent test revisions, we see how a new lens makes a difference.
The Marriage Name Problem
A default choice by many women, keeping a maiden name tends to retain patriarchal power and expand the gender power gap.
Why We Tip
Looking back and looking ahead at our tipping behavior, we can expect tips to remain a social norm that will increase.
April 2020 Friday’s e-links: Tight and Loose Cultures, World 2.0, and a Musical Collage
So far, our April 2020 e-links include a heartwarming coronavirus musical response, a World 1.0 and 2.0 coronavirus response, and some personality analysis.
Jaywalking and the Tradeoff Between Order and Openness
Looking at activities that range from jaywalking to loading dishwashers, we can see how tight and loose social norms can shape behavior.
Where to Find Gender Inequality
Through a 2020 UN report, we can locate the world’s gender inequality by looking at politics, education, economics, and physical integrity.
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