Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

Not All Hobbies are Created Equal

Posted on Tuesday - July 22, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

As people get older, one of their biggest concerns is the loss of memory, of not being able to remember things. Most people know that keeping active is important, but not all activities are created equal (are the same; have the … Continue reading →

Posted in News and Current Events | 14 Comments

How to Marry a Beautiful Woman (Half Your Age)

Posted on Tuesday - July 15, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you walk — actually, you’d more likely drive — around Los Angeles, you’ll notice one thing: a lot of successful and wealthy-looking older men with beautiful young women. No, that’s not his daughter. It’s probably his girlfriend or trophy … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 17 Comments

Paid to be a Quitter

Posted on Tuesday - July 8, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Companies that are looking to (wanting to) reduce their workforce (number of employees) will sometimes offer people who are close to retirement (age when people typically stop working, traditionally 65-years-old) something called a “golden parachute.” A “parachute” is something you … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | 13 Comments

Videogames That Make You Cry

Posted on Tuesday - July 1, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

The television and movie industries (businesses) have long worked to elicit (get a reaction from) a viewer’s emotions (feelings), knowing that the more emotionally invested (feeling like you have something to gain or lose) or engaged (involved) in the story you are, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | 23 Comments

“Football” Versus “Soccer”

Posted on Tuesday - June 17, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Americans and Brits have a love-hate relationship (unclear feelings about each other). We love the British and the British hate us. This is evident (clear) if you watch any British drama shows. Americans are portrayed as (shown to be) loud, brash (aggressive … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 19 Comments

Medical Diagnosis: “Moron”

Posted on Tuesday - June 10, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If someone calls you a “moron,” you should be very offended (feel insulted). A moron is someone who is very stupid. The term is harsher (more severe; more of an insult) than “stupid” or “dumb.” Today, Americans use this term … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 9 Comments

Why You Can’t Be Creative and Check Your Facebook Page At The Same Time

Posted on Tuesday - June 3, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

At universities and research organizations today, there is a very common buzzword (a word or phrase that has become popular, like a slogan): collaboration. Collaboration refers to working with others to share ideas, with the aim (goal) of creating something … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 26 Comments

“Pocket Dialing” Disasters

Posted on Tuesday - May 27, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Pocket dialing — also called “pocket calling,” “butt dialing,” or “butt calling”  (with “butt” referring to the part of the body you sit on) — is when you accidentally make a phone call using your cell phone because you sit … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Terms | 2 Comments

The Town That (Almost) Never Was

Posted on Tuesday - May 13, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Today, I’m going to tell you about a town that did not exist (was not real), then came into being (became real), then disappeared (stopped existing) again. The story begins with a drafting (drawing plans and maps, usually for building) company … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 6 Comments

Boomerang Kids

Posted on Tuesday - May 6, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

The term “boomerang kids” refers to adult children who move back into their parents’ house after a period of living on their own. (This is a boomerang, which when you throw it, returns to you.) Traditionally, Americans expect to finish … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 40 Comments