For the past few years, I have been working as a hostess in a busy pub in the Boat Quay area.

I started when I was only 18, so I’ve seen a lot of characters coming and going over the years. I’ve seen the same faces, the same types of people, and the same conversations.

There’s one type of customer that stands out, however – the middle-aged man who comes in alone. He orders a pint, sits at the bar, and chats away with me and anyone else who’s around.

These men, typically in their 40s and 50s, come in alone and for a very specific purpose. They come to drink a pint and chat away with anyone who will listen.

Some of them are regulars, and I know them by name. Others are just passing through. But all of them are looking for something – companionship and conversation.

I’ve noticed that many of these men seem lonely. They’re often divorced or separated or just single, and don’t have a partner to talk to.

As a result, they come to the pub to have a conversation with someone. They tell me stories about their lives, their work, and the people they know.

They often talk about the problems they’re facing and the things they’re struggling with.

The pub has become a safe space for these men. It’s a place where they can come to escape their loneliness and talk about their problems without judgement.

I’ve seen many of these men over the years come out of their shells and become more confident in themselves. It’s amazing to witness, and it’s part of the reason why I love being a hostess.

I don’t think these men would come to the pub if they had someone to talk to at home. They come here because they’re lonely and need someone to talk to.

It’s sad to see, but it’s also heartening to see how these men have found a place where they can be themselves and feel accepted.

I am a manager in the food and beverage industry, and I have been in this line of work for almost a decade now.

Throughout my career, I have come across many situations where suppliers offer monetary kickbacks to restaurants in exchange for their business.

This is a common practice in the F&B industry.

The way it works is that a supplier of food or beverage items may offer a specific discount or rebate to a restaurant.

This incentivizes the restaurant to purchase their products over another supplier’s.

The supplier may also offer a one-time payment or a regular commission in exchange for the restaurant’s loyalty.

This is what is referred to as a “kickback”.

The kickback may be offered in the form of cash, a gift card, or some other type of gift.

They can also come in the form of discounts or free products. The supplier may even offer a free trip or vacation for the restaurant’s staff.

This is a way for the supplier to gain business and also increase their sales.

I have seen many restaurants take advantage of these kickbacks.

It works both ways, some F&B staff even work with suppliers to cheat the company of some money.

To do this, the supplier will create ‘fake invoices’ for the staff who is ordering the supplies.

For example, instead of 5 cartons of beer they will make the invoice as 8 cartons or so and when the supplier receives the money, they will split with the person that is ordering.

Of course there are positives in these kickbacks from a business perspective.

It’s a great way for restaurants to save money and still get the quality products they need.

It also allows them to expand their product selection and be more competitive in their market. Many restaurants use the kickbacks to purchase food and beverage items at a discounted price.

This can help them increase their profit margin and help them stay competitive.

However, there are some risks associated with taking kickbacks.

The supplier may not always be trustworthy or have the best intentions.

It’s important to be aware of the supplier’s reputation and to make sure that they are providing quality products and services.

What would you do if you discovered that your bf is secretly buying other women’s worn undergarments?

My bf and I have been together for close to 3 years. He treats me very well and he promised that he will marry me in the near future.

However, I caught him buying worn undergarments from other women. Is this normal for guys or is he cheating on me? I love him a lot and I don’t know what to do..

Netizens’ comments

• You can buy my used underwear to spite him.
• Offer him your undergarments.
  Sounds like he’s into that kind of things but he doesn’t know how to tell you about it, so he has to resort to buying stuff from other women.
• Perhaps you can ease into it. Offering him yours for example. And if he is receptive, assure him that you are not pissed/ashamed/mortified by it. Just that you feel disappointed/displeased that he did not share this part of his life with you.
  With that said, if you are genuinely turned off by your discovery, then you will need to re-evaluate your relationship. Because he will not stop. He will just learn to hide stuff better.
• in a relationship it’s all about setting boundaries and following them. ask yourself if you’re comfortable with his actions. if you are, then leave it. if you are not, tell him that you want him to stop as it makes you uncomfortable. if he respects you and decides your relationship is more important than his k!nks, he’ll oblige. if not, he may purchase them secretly so you’ll have to monitor.

Childless and planning for old age

I (38F) have always planned to never have children. Knowing this, I’ve tried to work hard and save money and I want to plan as well as I can for my later years.

My biggest fear is having mental decline and no one available to make good decisions on my care and finances.

I have two siblings I’m close to, but both are older than me (no guarantee they’ll be able to care for me or be around) and no nieces or nephews.

Anyone else in the same boat and have some advice on things I can do now to prepare for that scenario? I know (hope) it’s far in the future but no time like the present.

Side note: I feel like this is going to become a much more common scenario as generations continue to opt out of parenthood.

Netizens’ comments

• A few years ago I heard a radio special about groups of older folks who create their own retirement community. That may become more common. I believe they worked together to have a physical community, but also to pool resources to hire help as well.
• So, after seeing my own dads hospital experience after a decline to brain function… My biggest suggestion is to build yourself a community of close friends of varying ages. Ultimately, what winds up happening is that even if you have all the money in the world it’s the people who genuinely care about you that will make sure you’re cared for.
  Given how many millenials & Gen Z are choosing no kids or only one, in addition to a full healthcare crisis, we can’t just count on there being nurses available to hire when we are old.
• South Korea and Japan are at least a decade ahead of us on this issue. Their fertility rates are well below replacement. Many senior females are banding together and living communally. It seems to work for a lot of them, but obviously there are different advantages and disadvantages. There is room for abuse in every situation. But I think it’s better, on average, than being in a paid care facility if you can handle it for as long as possible.
• I’m in the same exact boat. Shit, even if you have family/kids it’s no guarantee they will be there for you. I’m saving as much as possible for retirement and plan on living abroad when that happens. Hiring a caregiver when the time comes I’ll be ok with and won’t be that expensive. Get all affairs in order with a lawyer.