Young philanthropist is an exemplar

Augustus, almost age 4, decided to do a good deed. His family had a burgeoning orange tree so he asked his mom if he could set up an orange juice stand in front of the house. Being a supportive mom, Merritt said yes. Augustus said that we wanted to use the money to...

When a deal isn’t

When in Cambodia, I love to get pampered. It’s easy to do since you can get a 1-hour massage for $8. So the first few days of my recent trip I tried various massage places, spending as little as $3.50 for a 1-hour massage during its “happy hour”...

Do your client gifts go awry?

Many companies like to show their appreciation for loyalty by adding extras to their repeat customers’ experience. It’s common in hotels to upgrade their loyal customers with in-room treats. While I never expect these, I appreciate them even if the item...