Episode
Selects: How Tipping Works
1:00:31
Published: Sat Dec 25 2021
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Tipping is commonly expected in some places, such as U.S. restaurants. Yet this practice varies across cultures. Join trivia gurus (and former waiters) Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they take a closer look at the history, practice and controversy surrounding tipping. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On an episode of Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie encourages listeners to tip even more generously during the pandemic, as service workers have been hit hard.
00:00 - 02:08 (02:08)
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On an episode of Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie encourages listeners to tip even more generously during the pandemic, as service workers have been hit hard. She also explores the fascinating question of whether humans can create new senses. This episode is a Saturday Selects from March 22nd, 2012.
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The podcast discusses the overwhelming nature of tipping customs, recommends looking up tipping customs on TripAdvisor, and shares the surprising fact that mechanics should be tipped for jobs over $500.
02:08 - 04:51 (02:42)
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The podcast discusses the overwhelming nature of tipping customs, recommends looking up tipping customs on TripAdvisor, and shares the surprising fact that mechanics should be tipped for jobs over $500.
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The salon industry has a complicated tipping culture where employees are paid below minimum wage with the expectation of getting tips.
04:51 - 07:01 (02:10)
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The salon industry has a complicated tipping culture where employees are paid below minimum wage with the expectation of getting tips. In Colorado, the minimum wage for tipped employees is $4.13 per hour, which is higher than the federal minimum of $2.13 per hour.
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Should we get rid of tipping in restaurants and coffee shops, and instead pay all workers at least the federal minimum wage?
07:01 - 09:29 (02:27)
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Should we get rid of tipping in restaurants and coffee shops, and instead pay all workers at least the federal minimum wage? The issue is discussed and an alternative solution is proposed.
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Tipping came from the practice of giving money to servants in the 16th century in Europe.
09:29 - 12:58 (03:28)
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Tipping came from the practice of giving money to servants in the 16th century in Europe. It was not immediately adopted in the United States despite wealthy Americans who frequently traveled to Europe and tipped there.
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The debate on tipping has both sides discussing the potential effects of raising wages to a minimum or double the tip wage.
12:58 - 16:26 (03:28)
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The debate on tipping has both sides discussing the potential effects of raising wages to a minimum or double the tip wage. Some studies have found that restaurants can benefit from raising wages due to increased employee retention.
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The host of a new podcast explores the relationship between our neuroticism about tipping and our experiences with tipping by asking unusual questions to her friends and family guests.
16:26 - 21:56 (05:29)
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The host of a new podcast explores the relationship between our neuroticism about tipping and our experiences with tipping by asking unusual questions to her friends and family guests.
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Touching customers, even briefly, can increase tips substantially.
21:56 - 24:28 (02:31)
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Touching customers, even briefly, can increase tips substantially.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of tipping well and how it can push others to do the same.
24:28 - 29:19 (04:51)
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of tipping well and how it can push others to do the same. They share personal anecdotes and explain how leaving a generous tip can make a big difference to service industry workers.
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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell explores the connection between our brains and experiences by answering unusual questions and discusses the importance of moving forward with loved ones on her new podcast.
29:19 - 33:28 (04:09)
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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell explores the connection between our brains and experiences by answering unusual questions and discusses the importance of moving forward with loved ones on her new podcast.
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The speaker discusses the topic of tipping when ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant and if it's necessary to tip the server who brings the wine to the table.
33:28 - 37:17 (03:49)
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The speaker discusses the topic of tipping when ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant and if it's necessary to tip the server who brings the wine to the table.
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The podcasters discuss tipping practices in different settings, such as grocery stores and bars, and the etiquette around them.
37:17 - 40:53 (03:35)
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The podcasters discuss tipping practices in different settings, such as grocery stores and bars, and the etiquette around them.
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This episode discusses various tipping etiquettes such as tipping bellhops that show people how to operate things, not tipping for bad recommendations, and saving money by going to different manicurists every time to avoid tipping them during holidays.
40:53 - 44:10 (03:17)
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This episode discusses various tipping etiquettes such as tipping bellhops that show people how to operate things, not tipping for bad recommendations, and saving money by going to different manicurists every time to avoid tipping them during holidays.
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The older generation tends to tip their delivery drivers more frequently than younger generations due to traditional tipping customs.
44:10 - 47:52 (03:41)
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The older generation tends to tip their delivery drivers more frequently than younger generations due to traditional tipping customs. While it is recommended to tip food delivery drivers two to five dollars, many people do not tip flower or furniture delivery drivers.
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The proposed law would tie the federal tipped minimum wage to 60% of the federal minimum wage, and the rule of not tipping owners of an establishment where you receive a service they don't provide is explained.
47:52 - 52:40 (04:48)
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The proposed law would tie the federal tipped minimum wage to 60% of the federal minimum wage, and the rule of not tipping owners of an establishment where you receive a service they don't provide is explained.
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The hosts discuss the trend of sharing best and worst celebrity tipping stories in the service industry.
52:40 - 54:55 (02:15)
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The hosts discuss the trend of sharing best and worst celebrity tipping stories in the service industry. Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray are mentioned as good tippers, while David Byrne of the Talking Heads is noted for not tipping at all.
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The first man struck bodily would typically be considered the loser in a challenger and challenged party match, where the challenged party would have the first strike.
54:55 - 58:12 (03:16)
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The first man struck bodily would typically be considered the loser in a challenger and challenged party match, where the challenged party would have the first strike. They would take turns to hammer away at each other's shield until a shield was broken, which would be replaced with a spare.
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In this transcript, two new iHeartRadio podcasts, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman and Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, are promoted.
58:12 - 1:00:17 (02:05)
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In this transcript, two new iHeartRadio podcasts, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman and Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, are promoted.