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Dr. Build, 82 Prospect Street, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

06/12/2026

This is one of those situations where I can genuinely see both sides.

On one hand, kids drawing with sidewalk chalk is about as harmless as childhood activities get.

On the other hand, when it consistently happens in front of the same house, it's understandable that a homeowner might not want their view covered in drawings all the time.

After thinking about it for a while, I decided to put up a simple, respectful sign asking that the chalk art be done elsewhere.

Not because I dislike kids.
Not because I dislike creativity.

Simply because I believe it's okay for homeowners to have preferences about the space directly in front of their property.

Some people think that's reasonable.
Others think it's unnecessarily strict.
Maybe the interesting question isn't about the chalk at all.

Maybe it's about where we draw the line between community space and personal boundaries.

What do you think? 🤔

06/12/2026

Can someone explain this logic?

I recently got a restaurant bill that already had an automatic 18% service charge added.

Fair enough—more places are doing this now.

But then I looked at the fine print and saw:
“This charge is not a tip or gratuity.”

And that’s where I got confused.

Because from a customer perspective, when you see an extra 18% added to the total, you naturally assume it’s related to service in some way.

So if it’s not a tip… then what is it?

Is it going to the staff?
Is it covering operating costs?
Is it basically just a hidden fee with a different name?

And the bigger question: are you still expected to tip on top of it?

That’s where it starts to feel unclear. Because at that point it almost looks like you’re being asked to pay for service twice—once through the mandatory charge and again through an optional tip.

In my case, I didn’t leave an extra tip, because adding another service-related payment on top of an 18% charge didn’t feel straightforward.

This isn’t about the staff at all. Servers work hard and deserve fair pay.

It’s more about transparency.

If a restaurant needs to add 18% to make the model work, why not just adjust menu prices instead of adding a separate charge that leaves customers guessing what they’re actually paying for?

So I’m curious—what would you do in this situation? Tip extra, or consider the 18% enough?

06/12/2026

This is actually unbelievable…

I’m on vacation in Clearwater with my family including my younger siblings just trying to enjoy a nice walk on the boardwalk, and I’m forced to see this vulgar “Dick’s Last Resort” restaurant again. This place is literally everywhere in Florida. You can’t escape it.

The name alone is completely inappropriate. “Dick’s”? In a highly family-oriented tourist area full of kids? My little brothers and sisters do not need to be exposed to that kind of trashy, low-class vibe while we’re trying to have a wholesome vacation.

This is not the place for crude humor and vulgar restaurant names. Some of us are trying to enjoy time with our children without having to explain what “Dick’s” means.

The lack of decency and respect for families in these tourist spots is actually insane.

Take that sign down and pick a better name. This kind of garbage has no place in a family destination.

06/12/2026

Nothing says confidence quite like driving down the road with your entire arm hanging out the window like you're blessing the traffic behind you. 😭

I spent part of my commute today behind a guy who appeared to be conducting an invisible orchestra.

Every few seconds:

👋 Wave.
👋 Gesture.
👋 Random arm movement.
👋 More arm movement.

Meanwhile I'm sitting there wondering if he's talking to someone, directing airplanes, or just enjoying the breeze.

Look, I know people rest their arm on the door all the time.

But when your arm is spending more time outside the vehicle than inside it, you've crossed into performance art.

Am I the only one who finds this weirdly distracting, or would you just ignore it and keep driving? 🚗💀

06/12/2026

How much responsibility should someone bear for leaving a shopping cart loose in a parking lot?

I ask because I returned to my truck today and found scratches, dents, and paint damage that appear to have been caused by a cart.

The most frustrating part isn't even the damage.
It's knowing how easily it could have been prevented.

Most stores provide cart returns throughout the lot, and putting a cart away takes almost no time at all.

Yet abandoned carts remain everywhere.

Some people blame the wind.
Some blame the store.
Some blame the person who left it.

Personally, if you leave a cart where it can roll into someone else's property, that seems pretty straightforward.

What do you think?

Minor mistake, or complete lack of consideration? 🤔🚗

06/12/2026

This receipt highlights why tipping remains such a controversial topic.

A meal costing $25.37 ended up totaling $30.44 after a mandatory 20% gratuity was added.

What's interesting is that reactions to this tend to fall into two very different camps.

One group sees it as a fair way to ensure service staff are compensated for their work.

The other sees it as taking what was once a voluntary gesture of appreciation and turning it into a required charge.

Neither perspective is hard to understand.
Restaurant employees deserve to be paid fairly.

Customers generally prefer knowing exactly what something will cost before they order.

The tension seems to come from trying to accomplish both goals through a system that leaves everyone feeling frustrated.

Would a receipt like this bother you, or would you consider it a reasonable solution to a long-standing problem in the restaurant industry? 🤔🍽️

06/12/2026

😭 Maybe I'm showing my age, but I had a moment tonight.

I took my kids out for dinner, and our waitress walked up wearing a black fitted top and bright white shorts that looked more suited for a workout class than a restaurant shift.

Before anyone gets upset, this isn't about the waitress.
She was friendly, attentive, and did a great job.

It just made me realize how much restaurant uniforms have changed over the years.

At some places, it feels like the line between casual clothing, athletic wear, and work uniforms has almost disappeared.

Maybe that's completely normal now.
Maybe I'm just getting old.

Am I the only one who notices things like this, or has restaurant attire become way more casual than it used to be? 🍽️😂

06/12/2026

It's amazing how a single sign can completely change a customer's first impression.

I walked up to a diner that looked warm, welcoming, and full of character.

Then I noticed a large notice on the door asking customers not to order unless they planned to leave a minimum 25% tip.

The interesting part is that the sign didn't start a debate in my mind about tipping.

It started a debate about hospitality.

Restaurants spend so much effort creating an atmosphere that makes people feel welcome.

Yet a message like this can instantly make some customers feel judged before they've even stepped inside.

Of course, restaurant workers deserve fair compensation.
And customers should treat service staff with respect.

But when requests become demands, the emotional tone changes.
Maybe that's why signs like this generate such strong reactions.

Not because of the money itself.
Because of how they make people feel.

Would this sign affect your decision to eat there, or would you simply accept it as the restaurant setting expectations up front? 🤔🍽️

06/12/2026

Every morning a school bus comes through my neighborhood making multiple stops.

The noise isn't unusual for a school bus—diesel engine, air brakes, opening doors, excited kids.

The question is whether repeated noise like that becomes disruptive when it happens day after day on a quiet residential street.

On one hand, students need transportation and buses are an essential service.

On the other hand, neighborhoods are filled with people living very different
schedules. Night-shift workers, parents with infants, remote workers, retirees, and others all experience that noise differently.

I eventually reported the bus number and asked the district to review the situation.

Not because I think buses shouldn't exist, but because I wondered whether there might be a better balance.

Would you consider that a reasonable complaint, or would you view it as part of the normal sounds of living in a community? 🤔🚌

06/12/2026

I occasionally park my truck so that it extends slightly over the sidewalk in order to secure a work trailer and equipment stored at my home.

A neighbor objected because it partially obstructed the sidewalk. Initially, we adjusted the vehicle when asked.

Unfortunately, the situation escalated into a larger disagreement, and since then the police have been called multiple times regarding the parking issue.

From my perspective, I'm trying to balance security concerns for my business equipment with neighborhood expectations.

From the neighbor's perspective, they likely feel the sidewalk should remain completely unobstructed.

The result is that everyone is frustrated.
So where do you think the line is?

Should securing personal property take priority in this situation, or should sidewalks always remain fully accessible regardless of inconvenience to the homeowner?

Interested to hear both sides. 🤔

Dr. Build

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