When a cashier asks you to tip, at least you can see the face of the person you would be tipping. But who receives a tip in a self-serve kiosk? Tipping, both in concept and in act, is a popular subject of debate on TikTok, where countless videos have been posted by folks with a …
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It's not COVID, it’s culture: Teacher who's worked overseas shares the problem with U.S. kids
A recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that 87% of public schools say the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted students’ socio-emotional development. Respondents have also said there has been a significant increase in student misconduct. However, a teacher with 24 years of experience in the U.S. and abroad believes we are …
It's not COVID, it’s culture: Teacher who has worked overseas shares the problem with U.S. kids
A recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that 87% of public schools say the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted students’ socio-emotional development. Respondents have also said there has been a significant increase in student misconduct. However, a teacher with 24 years of experience in the U.S. and abroad believes we are …
The Uncancellable Dolly Parton Thinks Cancel Culture Is ‘Terrible’ And Explained Her Decision To Collaborate With Kid Rock
Getty Image By all accounts, Dolly Parton seems like perhaps the purest soul roaming Earth. The country icon and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2022 inductee still uses a fax machine to communicate (as of May 2022) with her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. Her enduring commitment to philanthropy earned her the Bezos Courage And Civility …
13 Extremely Harmful Ways Celebs Have Contributed To Diet Culture
Jennifer Aniston once said that when she’s stressed she’ll eat a single chip or one M&M. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurengarafano/celebs-contribute-to-diet-culture
Taylor Swift Has Been At The Center Of Pop Culture Like Never Before This Week
Getty Image/Merle Cooper Pop stars are rarely at their cultural peak nearly two decades into their career. Take Justin Timberlake, for instance. He put out the quickly forgotten Man of the Woods 16 years after his solo debut (hence the NSYNC reunion). But Taylor Swift, who released her first album 17 years ago, has never …
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Viewers divided after man says restaurants should end tipping culture by adding 20% commission to pay waiters
A man on TikTok went viral after arguing that we should end tipping culture by having restaurants pay a 20% commission to their waiters. Mike (@bigbangmike) has sparked controversy in the comments section of his video, particularly because he’s never worked as a restaurant server. Viewers were divided on how to fix the issues with …
People Sharing Culture Shock After Moving To Midwest
4. “Biggest shock for me was the food. I thought I knew good American comfort food, but theirs was to another level. It was also interesting to see how they had their own little language and words for things that I thought were called another.” “For example, when you bring over a casserole, they call …
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‘I will never understand tip culture’: Viewers divided after server says table left her $10 tip on $600 bill
In the United States, servers rely on tips for a sizable portion of their income. According to some studies, as much as 70% of a server’s take-home pay may come from customer tips—meaning that if a server gets a table with a large order, they can generally expect a pretty substantial payday. While this may …
How fandom is still shaping pop culture
Decoding Fandom is a weekly column that dives deep into the world of fan culture and runs on Saturdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a day before we publish it, subscribe to web_crawlr, where you’ll get the daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox. …
People Who Grew Up Wealthy Share Culture Shock Moments
14. “In 1977, I thought everyone had a built-in pool, pool house, sauna, and electric car. Yes, we had one of the first electric cars; it only went 50 mph. Summers were spent on the boat and skiing at the lake! We had family movie night once a week in our theater room, and our …
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Adorable 'Haka baby' dance offers a sweet window into Maori culture
If you’ve never seen a Maori haka performed, you’re missing out. The Maori are the indigenous peoples of New Zealand, and their language and customs are an integral part of the island nation. One of the most recognizable Maori traditions outside of New Zealand is the haka, a ceremonial dance or challenge usually performed in …
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