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The Culture of Tipping in America
In 2011 Jonathan Gold wrote a column titled " 10 Hand Rules for Tipping " in which he suggested that no matter the circumstance, diners should tip 20%. He reflects on the public's reaction to the column and examines why tipping is so ingrained in American restaurant culture. Music: "Doesn't Sound that Bad in Spanish" by Mark Mothersbaugh
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readIn 2011 Jonathan Gold wrote a column titled "10 Hand Rules for Tipping" in which he suggested that no matter the circumstance, diners should tip 20%. He reflects on the public's reaction to the column and examines why tipping is so ingrained in American restaurant culture.
Music: "Doesn't Sound that Bad in Spanish" by Mark Mothersbaugh
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The full episode
2 of 7The Problem with Tipping, LA Restaurants Brace for Minimum Wage Hike- 0:00How to Survive on a Cook's Salary
- 3:50The Culture of Tipping in AmericaYou’re reading this
- 9:25Why Don't Kitchen Staff Get Tips?
- 20:45LA Restaurants Grapple with a Proposed Minimum Wage Hike
- 31:38Jonathan Gold Reviews Empress Pavilion
- 40:19Maple, a Game-Changing Food-Delivery Service
- 48:35Market Report