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Peet's Dark Roast Major Dickenson's Blend.  

There have been studies showing that somewhere between 20-30% of recognizing spoken words is actually lip reading.  

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

Why the heck would you upset this nicely stacked apple cart?

And it's just a matter of time until he weighs in on this topic. 

And it's just a matter of time until he weighs in on this topic. 

Talk about wanting your cake and eat it too. 
We fought decades to be accepted and integrated into a homogenized society, yet still expect, yearn for, and gravitate toward, our own little separate exclusionary conclave.  Tribalism does indeed rule the world.  

Talk about wanting your cake and eat it too. 
We fought decades to be accepted and integrated into a homogenized society, yet still expect, yearn for, and gravitate toward, our own little separate exclusionary conclave.  Tribalism does indeed rule the world.  

There have been studies showing that somewhere between 20-30% of recognizing spoken words is actually lip reading.  

Talk about wanting your cake and eat it too. 
We fought decades to be accepted and integrated into a homogenized society, yet still expect, yearn for, and gravitate toward, our own little separate exclusionary conclave.  Tribalism does indeed rule the world.  

Talk about wanting your cake and eat it too. 
We fought decades to be accepted and integrated into a homogenized society, yet still expect, yearn for, and gravitate toward, our own little separate exclusionary conclave.  Tribalism does indeed rule the world.  

Talk about wanting your cake and eat it too. 
We fought decades to be accepted and integrated into a homogenized society, yet still expect, yearn for, and gravitate toward, our own little separate exclusionary conclave.  Tribalism does indeed rule the world.  

There have been studies showing that somewhere between 20-30% of recognizing spoken words is actually lip reading.  

If they have no qualms lying about their age, why would you believe anything else they say?  
I want to know how old they ARE and then I'll decide how old they LOOK, not them.  

If they have no qualms lying about their age, why would you believe anything else they say?  
I want to know how old they ARE and then I'll decide how old they LOOK, not them.  

If they have no qualms lying about their age, why would you believe anything else they say?  
I want to know how old they ARE and then I'll decide how old they LOOK, not them.  

If they have no qualms lying about their age, why would you believe anything else they say?  
I want to know how old they ARE and then I'll decide how old they LOOK, not them.  

With all these variations on tipping protocol, I only feel sympathy for these young masseurs who go into every session with absolutely NO idea how either their technical skills or "extra" skills will be rewarded.  It's a total crap shoot for them.
And I'd venture to guess that for every great tip, there are 2 lousy ones every day.  It's gotta be difficult to stay energized or interested in that scene for very long and the turnover rates prove it.  
If you're expecting quality from these spas, your generosity is the only way they'll flourish.  

With all these variations on tipping protocol, I only feel sympathy for these young masseurs who go into every session with absolutely NO idea how either their technical skills or "extra" skills will be rewarded.  It's a total crap shoot for them.
And I'd venture to guess that for every great tip, there are 2 lousy ones every day.  It's gotta be difficult to stay energized or interested in that scene for very long and the turnover rates prove it.  
If you're expecting quality from these spas, your generosity is the only way they'll flourish.