We really need some kind of class on emotional intelligence in schools, or at least readily available in some way, is it feels like our culture has kind of sifted it out of mind over the past couple generations.

I’ve read about studies that say women ask less, and then I’ve read studies that say that’s a myth. So I’m not even sure asking is the big problem with the wage gap. I think it’s more institutionalized than that—even when women do ask, we still earn less. Or we’re perceived differently after asking, and it backfires.…

OT: It is pointing at the cameraperson. Isn’t that a no-no?

I hope they all have a great meal and a peaceful evening.

I have worked, and do still work, in the ergonomics field of which mattresses and bedding are a big part. I have sold every major sleep system (spring, water, memory foam, latex, magnet, air) and there are good examples of each one, but right now I deal exclusively in memory foam products. After selling bedding of…