Новости за 22.04.2023

A Starbucks barista announced the chain will begin charging when customers order their Refresher drink with no water, no ice, or light ice. Customers and baristas alike are not happy with the alleged policy change.

One server has discovered a way to get customers to spend big on tips and she says all you need to do the same is a cute toy from Amazon.

Popular California-based food blogger Steven Sushi (@stevensushi) finally revealed a hack he says he's used since 2012 for receiving two drinks for the price of one at some Starbucks locations. 

Sometimes the prices at thrift stores are not quite what shoppers might expect for second-hand items. One Salvation Army customer shared that a blouse from fast-fashion brand Aritzia was being retailed for a price similar to what someone might pay for a brand-new shirt.

Around 40% of Americans report having some fear of flying. This fear is understandable—although flying is safer than driving, traveling by train, or even walking, the simple act of going up into the sky is enough to give many travelers a bad feeling in the pit of their stomachs.

Although self-serve point-of-sale systems have been widely implemented by businesses for several years, there are still some customers who are befuddled whenever they're asked to use them themselves.

Wendy's has been on TikTokers' minds of late—particularly, the alleged absence of the 4 for $4 deal, debated on a recent video. But now another TikTok suspects that the fast-food chain is going to raise its prices further.

Around the world, about 70 million people are deaf, and over 1.5 billion people have hearing loss in at least one ear.

Surprise money is always exciting. Sometimes you find a $5 bill in a pair of old pants; other times, you stumble across some money on the street. Or, in the case of TikTok user Kennedy (@kenleighb), you find out your old job owes you $150.

With 'quiet quitting' and remote working both increasing in popularity in recent years, applicants are becoming pickier about whether a job they've applied for is right for them. But in a viral TikTok amassing 2.7 million views as of Saturday, Ashley Stevenett (@ashleystevenett) explained why she was determined a specific job was a good fit for her — so much so that she has applied for it three times.

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Since Taylor Swift’s reported breakup with actor Joe Alwyn (who starred in Conversations with Friends), there’s been a lot of chatter online about what happened. Fans are looking for any hints—including in her current Eras Tour and on social media. 

A couple of days ago, they spotted something: a photo of Alwyn in a multi-photo post on the actor Emma Laird’s Instagram. The two are currently filming a movie together, and Laird included photos of other actors who are also in it, including Adrien Brody. Читать дальше...

A TikToker went to the platform to talk about the awkwardness that happens between former co-workers once one person leaves that job ... and it's resonating to the degree that it's beginning to get stitched.

The moment you need to get the attention of a server at a restaurant can be a pretty daunting one. What's the best etiquette? Should you yell their name? Wave them down? The situation is full of uncertainties and any misstep lead to an uncomfortable situation.

If you're feeling dismay that you can't get a 4 for $4 deal at Wendy's, a TikTok is sharing a secret for how to—in a sense—achieve what you thought you could no longer have.