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There are days where I can have conversations with a wall. On others, I'd rather not interact with anyone the entire day. On the whole though, I feel I don't need to pretend the washing machine is on …
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How did you decide on your last charity donation? Did you treat it like a car purchase, comparing different alternatives? Or did you treat it like a fast food burger, deciding on the spot? I'll let …
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Before I first moved to Bangkok, I looked up some places online. It didn't take me long to come across an apartment that looked absolutely stunning. It seemed a lot nicer than the monthly rent that …
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Imagine you get off a bus in rural Uganda. A guy walks up, takes the backpack you're carrying out of your hand, and proceeds to walk off towards a nearby building. Is he trying to steal from you? Is …
I remember opening my first bank account in Thailand. A kind, middle-aged bank teller handled the application. My secretary was along to help translate. Halfway through the process, the teller turned …
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If you play a computer game for more than 40 hours a week on average, skip classes, and don't shower for up to two weeks - is that an addiction? That was pretty much me some 15 years ago. At the time …
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