I work with mostly international colleagues and they are embarrassed that I still mow my own lawn. The whole DIY culture in the US of doing your own repairs or building your own deck seems backwards to them. In their countries it is a sign of prestige that you are rich enough to pay someone to do that work. For whatever reason, I feel the opposite. I feel like it's a badge of honor that I'm not some sort of aristocrat that can't take care of himself.