(0:31) What is the main idea of the video?
(0:44) Why do you have to tip?
(0:57) What are the effects of tipping?
(1:06) What is Adam’s first argument against tipping?
(1:35) Why was tipping frowned upon (mal visto) for most of American history?
(1:56) What changed?
(2:08) How well are servers paid?
(2:40) What does the waitress believe? What is the reality?
(3:13) How is the American custom different from the rest of the world?
Bonus: A number of my favorite media sources have talked about this issue, including The Atlantic, Freakonomics, Planet Money. Feel free to watch/listen so you can be well informed about this ridiculous practice.
Writing question (optional): You and a friend had dinner at Chez Anglais Vivant, an expensive French restaurant last week. The service was bad and the food was not in line with your expectations. Write to the manager of the restaurant. Describe your problems (be creative) and propose a solution.
