like most, I typically politely skip and never admit it.

I don't click every link either, especially when people have the habit of sending the reader off to random places. For resources though, it is fine and of course, I like to link back to Hive content :)

It is sad in the US that people have to work for tips, as if underpaying staff is an acceptable business model. If your business can't afford to pay the people needed to run it - it doesn't work as a business.

New dogs are a whole different problem! :)