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In fact, some of my friends haven’t carried cash in several years, which has led to some heart-stoppingly awful moments when they go to pay at a store and realize their phone is out of power. No power, no phone, no money

If a color-themed walk can keep everyone happy and moving, it begins to look less like a trend and more like a lifeline for parents

I'm still unsure how that sorcery works, but I couldn't have been happier with the outcome. The moral of the story? Make friends with a master of haggling

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As a lifelong vegetarian I initially flinched with horror when the head of a whole fish was pointed towards me at one particular dinner, before learning that this was considered a sign of respect and honor

When I first started potlucks, Chinese guests were befuddled, wondering when the meal was going to be served and why people were standing over the table, helping themselves to different food

But as the weeks passed, escorting her to class became more battle than ballet. The warrior princess did not spend her evenings dreaming of becoming the next Kung Fu Panda