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I do not work at Cherish or any other spa, but I have had good experiences there and I find that Lucas always delivers a great massage. I recommend the place. Over the years, I have discovered that some of these sketchy spa practices are not uncommon in a somewhat sketchy business and my perspective on them has changed. If a spa is safe and the masseurs are really good, I'll continue to go. You had a bad experience, no question. Prospective customers can learn from it and avoid Cherish if they want. Forum members should have access to as much information and as many points of view as possible.

It sucks that you had to waste an afternoon like that. Of course professionalism and respect for people's time is important, but if I'm treated really well on the massage table I'll put up with the challenges in scheduling. I've had great experiences at Cherish, but it's not a place where you can show up early. Like most smaller spas, if the guys are busy they lock the door and may not be as responsive as we'd like. They're trying to make a living and as the saying goes, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush! .

Robots, dammit, robots. Now we are going to argue about who is allowed to play non-humans. Broadway doesn't stand a chance against the diversity patrol. Why can't people mind their own business? The producers should cast THEIR show however they want. That's what we call freedom. if you don't like it, don't go. Don't let the privileged mob strip actors of jobs they earned. What an incredibly decadent and wealthy society we live in when people worry about which race will play the robot in a musical. No one owes anyone anything. Grow up and let the rest of us support good theater with talented casts. I know it won't be fair for everyone, but it just might be entertaining to see great performers.

The second feature from the director of Barbarian (which I also kind of liked). Like Barbarian, it set up an interesting story which carries Weapons for quite a while. Unfortunately the most interesting pieces, the parents, Justine's past, and the bullying are left behind and we introduce a supernatural force. When will directors learn not to show the monster? I thought Josh Brolin was terrible. I don't like that hollow phoney voice he uses. It's also too long. The director should have cut the character of James. The actor is fine, but cutting would have saved twenty slow minutes.

I'm surprised. Usually masseurs are too self-conscious around each other to get very involved in the massage or the finish. But it sounds like an interesting experience!

I think it's very poor training. The following isn't a direct quote, but it's very close: If you overhear Jane tell Jill that she looks very professional today, you should intervene, change the subject, and check in with Jill later to make sure she's okay and to let her know about resources if she FEELS like Jane meant she didn't look professional every other day. We could use another workshop on how to manage your own emotions and get on with your day.

Four hands? Six hands? Anyone had eight? Is this fan fiction or transparent spa owner promotion? I know Chen can't do six hand - only five because he also has to answer the phone! On second thought, maybe you got four hands, two feet while Chen walked on your back.

Does anyone else have to complete online harassment training for work? I'm not debating policies or issues they try to address, I'm just complaining about the training videos Ours takes 150 minutes and it forces you to open every tab, so no faking or skipping. Take the test and provide the correct answers. What did I really learn? Be a busy body, insert yourself into every situation, assume the worst of every comment or action, snitch as often as possible, and never be direct with anyone who bothers you. Is this training effective or is it just corporate ass-covering?

How about this - "I'm not booking right now. Please stop texting me about it."

Thank you samhexum! I totally forgot about the search function. "My God, I've left brain cells all over the eastern seaboard."

Just finished watching this limited series on Netflix. It's only four episodes but feels like twice that. They worked hard to make this work. Casting an unknown as the kid, shooting each episode as one continuous take, and making it about "male rage". Sadly, the kid is a bad actor, the filming is self-conscious, and the "male rage" isn't explored. I don't know what it's about. It's not a mystery about the crime, it's not about the mind of the accused, it's not about the victim, it's not about the family, or the town. Anyone know what it's supposed to be about?

Sometimes people have to drum up business, that's not exclusive to masseurs. As a customer you could just text, "I appreciate your reaching out and I look forward to our next appointment, but I'm not ready to book right now. I'll let you know when I can." Or, "Your massages are relaxing, but your texts are not! Take care of yourself and I'll reach out when I'm ready to book." Then ignore.

Can't they just end this? Jean Smart deserved a meaty role and she got one, but the rest of the show is garbage. Bad acting and bad writing everywhere.

I'm enjoying it so far, but that wig on Nancy is the real scandal.

This doc really made me dislike her. A portrait of a selfish, manipulative, competitive person who polluted our society with the worst kind of pseudo-journalism delivered with poor speech, and then topped off the cultural devastation with a revolving crew of knuckleheads on The View. if you are even vaguely aware of Barbara Walter's, you know enough. There's nothing interesting in the documentary.