Tag Archives: tipping

Privilege of Travel

Travel is an enormous privilege. As a writer and a professor, I get to move through the world in a way that was out of reach for my ancestors and is still out of reach for many people. I’m grateful … Continue reading

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Real Life Rants

I love the rave section in my paper. It’s the first section I read, but sometimes a rant isn’t a bad thing. So, let’s rant, but me first. Reading the headline in the NYT times The Restaurant QR-Code Menu Is Being Shown the … Continue reading

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Tipping Mania Has Become Overwhelming

“My tip depends on how much of a service the worker has provided for me. For example, if I got to a self-serve frozen yogurt place and the cashier spins the iPad around for me to tip, they aren’t getting anything. … Continue reading

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Tip

I carry around one $100 bill to tip someone randomly. I go about my business and when I find that person who needs a pick-me-up, I plant the big bill as I normally would: in the hand of the hair … Continue reading

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Service Economy: Who Deserves Tips?

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “What is a good tip?” … Continue reading

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