The latest book by Paula Szuchman and Jenny Anderson, uses the fundamentals of game theory to set the groundwork for happy relationships, writes The Sunday Times (behind a paywall). In It’s Not You It’s The Dishes the pair suggest thinking of a relationship as a poker game that requires you to a) think ahead b) learn from the past and c) (and most importantly) to put yourself in your ‘opponents’ shoes.
Apparently it takes $75,000 a year according to a study covered by The New York Times. More interesting is that those earning $55,000 were not twice as happy as those on $25,000 – they were reportedly only nine percent happier. And ‘under’ indulgence – or indulging a little less than usual – and spending on others actually boosted the happy effect of spending money.
French waiters are notoriously rude and snappy but they know how to draw the pennies to bring in high tips, writes The Telegraph. An old trick is to cheerily inquire whether "everything is OK?" when collecting the credit card. But its tricks such as leaving dessert menus in front of the satiated yet interested diners that can end up inflating the bill.
