Hmm, yeah that’s helpful! So maybe if I think of grifting as more of a lifestyle, as in done by con artists.

Unrelated, but what’s the difference between grift vs. scam? Internet search seems to give me the same definitions.

Is it just that grifts are personal, while scams are impersonal (like phone/internet scams)?

It’s who you surround yourself with. They want to fit in

Some kind of spicy cayenne chocolate would be unexpected

Probably depends on the area, but I’m in a high COL work-focused one and I’ve been noticing people going on their phones more these days. Even the bartenders. It’s kinda sad.

They’ll just “uncover” something they got wrong…

Wonder if he knew it was coming. Glad he got that farewell concert