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Tipping.

It's a big part of life here in the United States.

And it can be confusing.

even for people who live here.

How much should you tip?

When should you tip?

And is it 10 %?

15 % or 20 %?

And what happens if you don't tip at all?

Today, I'm going to explain American tipping culture in an easy and simple way.

Let's start!

The most common place to tip is at a full -service restaurant like the one I'm in right now.

A normal tip for good service is around 15 to 25 percent. But...

Why is it so high?

When the server brings your bill, He or she will bring you two coffees.

One for the restaurant or the merchant coffee and one for you.

On your copy, there's a line that says "tip".

So my total for my food is $34 .95.

But I do have to tip my server for her service.

So if I leave a tip, the total will be a lot higher than I thought.

So you're not just paying for your meal.

I'm not only paying $34 .95.

I'm going to be paying 15 to 25 % more because I do have to leave a tip.

Also, I do want to add that if you are with a group of six or more people at your table, some restaurants will add an automatic tip,

which means that the tip is already included with your order.

So if you are with a big group of people,

Go ahead and check that bill and check for gratuity and it'll be 18 to 20 % already added to your bill.

And why am I telling you that?

Well, one time I went out with a big group of friends.

And of course, I didn't know the restaurant already had a tip included in the receipt.

So when I received the bill, I put a tip amount in this section without looking at the original price with the tip already included.

I'm telling you this to be careful and double check the receipt to make sure you don't leave a double tip.

But if the service was really good and you do want to leave a double tip, That's totally fine, but I do know some people don't know the rules here in America.

So make sure and double check if you are sitting with a group of six or more people.

Just ask the restaurant if the tip is already included in the check.

Why do we tip so much and where does the system come from?

Well, in many states, restaurant workers, especially servers, earn a sub -minimum wage.

That means their wage is a lot lower than the normal minimum wage.

And that's the reason why many servers and restaurant workers depend on tips, because most of their income comes from that.

The idea is that this encourages better service.

So, the more attentive and more friendly your server is, the more likely you are able to tip well, your server will make more money.

And this is all based on a performance -based payment system.

But what happens if you don't tip well or at all?

For a server, that's just not a bad day.

It can essentially mean they worked for free or even lost money,

since they often have to tip out a portion of their tips to bussers or other workers in the restaurant.

This is a high -stakes system for them.

But now, let's go ahead and ask my server, Evelyn, what she thinks about tipping culture in America.

This is my wonderful server, Evelyn.

She took care of me today.

So, Evelyn, what do you think about tipping culture? in every restaurant.

Like here, we make a little bit more below minimum wage just because we do make bigger tips.

Tipping is not always necessary by any means.

If you can't tip, you can't tip.

It's honestly appreciated but as someone who mainly works for tips um it's a little frustrating

when i do get stepped or

when somebody doesn't tip like according to the bell have you

had times where someone left like zero tips uh yes all

the time um it could either depend on they felt as

if they didn't get as good service or they didn't like the food Anything can go into it.

I've had times where I've gotten zero tips, but I've had times where I've gotten up to $300 at a time.

So since you work as a server, how do you tip in real life?

Like, do you tip at restaurants?

Do you tip at cafes?

I tip everywhere, even on DoorDash and deliveries.

I typically tip always 20%.

And then if it's really great service, I go beyond that.

And then here's your tip.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

I just tipped my server in cash.

So on the receipt, I'm going to write Cash tip.

and then I will add my total which is $34 .95

but in theory I did give her $20

and now I will sign the receipt and I will do that to the other copy too.

Talking about tips did you know the word tip has so many different meanings?

It really depends on if you're using tip as a verb so an action word or as a noun, meaning a thing.

Depending on the situation, when tip is a verb, it can mean to make something lean, fall, or accidentally push it over.

For example, "Oops, I accidentally tipped the glass of water." Tip can also mean to secretly give someone information.

"Someone tipped the police off about the robbery," meaning they told the police secretly.

Tip can also mean to touch something, very lightly or quickly.

She tipped her hat to greet someone.

Just a quick touch of the hat.

And of course, the one we all probably know.

To give a small amount of money for a service.

Did you tip the taxi driver?

Now when tip is a noun, it also has many different meanings.

For example, the very end or top part of something.

The tip of a pen, the tip of an iceberg, or the tip of your finger.

Tip can also mean a piece of advice or a helpful suggestion.

She gave me a useful tip for baking.

As you can see, tip is an incredibly versatile word with many meanings.

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Now let's get back to learning more about tipping culture in the US.

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Tipping at a bar is a little bit different but just as important.

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if you have a tab.

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Here's a quick tip if you do order a drink at the bar.

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Think of the tip as the price of the drink.

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So for example, if you order a cocktail that costs $10, you'll probably want a tip around $2 to $3 for that.

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So instead of paying $10, the cocktail will be $1 .00.

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$13.

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That's the price you'll pay.

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If you're not willing to pay for a tip, that's totally fine, but you'll probably not want to go to a bar.

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Instead, it's probably better to just drink at home.

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But now, let's go ahead and ask the bartender what she thinks of tipping.

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Hi, Sierra.

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What is the process like to tip at a bar?

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Basically, they tip either 18, 20, or 25 % of however much the total is.

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So here it'll show you 18, 20 and 25%.

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So instead of having to do the math, it does it for you.

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And you can just check mark the box and sign.

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- Do you basically live on tips, I guess?

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- Yeah, so our hourly wage is gonna be significantly less than anywhere else.

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And we basically live off tips.

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- Have you ever been in a circumstance or position, someone just drank something and then they never left a tip?

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- It has happened, but it's super rare.

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It's not really etiquette to not tip.

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Do you always tip wherever you go?

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I over tip because I'm in the industry, yes.

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Perfect, thank you so much.

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Yeah, you're welcome.

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This one is a bit tricky.

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Right now, I'm inside a coffee shop.

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So unlike a full -service restaurant, there are baristas working behind the counter.

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And they're usually the ones that earn a full minimum wage.

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So is tipping required here?

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The new way of tipping, especially with those big tablet screens, can feel like you're under a lot of pressure.

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I mean, they're right in front of you, so it feels like everybody is watching.

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But remember, you don't have to tip.

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That being said, giving tips is a very kind gesture, especially for baristas, because remember, they earn a full minimum wage.

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So when you do give tips, that increases their wage and makes a big difference in their take -home pay.

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So a dollar or a couple of dollars in the tip jar will make them feel appreciated.

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Hi, what do you think about tipping culture in the United States?

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I think tipping is a way to show appreciation to workers, but also it's a two way street.

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So like if I'm giving good servers, I don't expect that tip.

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However, it's up to the customer to give the tip ultimately.

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So, so do you normally tip at restaurants?

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Oh, 100%.

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Absolutely.

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Yep.

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Do people normally tip on this little iPad?

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Or do they give cash tips?

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Either or whatever is easier.

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So if they have a car tip, you know, they'll do that or they have cash to do that as well.

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I don't expect it, you know, but if they said it's great, but it's not whatever, you know, I'm not excited of it.

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So And you don't expect it because you earn a full minimum wage unlike other restaurants, for example, where they live off their tips.

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I would say so yeah, I would say so yeah, yeah, in a sense, you know, I earn a good wage.

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So it's like, I don't need that tip necessarily.

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But it's a way for, I guess, customers to like kind of show their appreciation, which is neat.

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But again, I don't expect it as much.

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Thank you so much.

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Yeah, let's talk about another type of service.

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Haircuts!

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I'm here with a barber.

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Do your clients tip you after a haircut?

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Yeah, they normally do around 20 % from the price of a haircut.

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And have your clients never given you a tip before?

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It depends on the client and where they're from.

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It's more like a culture thing.

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You know, something that they do here in the United States is that they tip the barber.

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Like, where I'm from is Venezuela and South America, and we don't like have to tip the barber.

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Usually they put everything on the price tip you, right?

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Yeah, I do.

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As you can see, tips show appreciation and they are a big part of income for barbers and stylists.

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A common tip is 20%, but it can be up to 25 to 30 % if it's a great service.

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Tipping culture extends far beyond just restaurants and bars.

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You'll find yourself tipping in many once they bring you back your keys and your car.

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Hotel bellboys.

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Yes, the people that bring your luggage or your suitcases up to your room.

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It'll probably be a few dollars per bag.

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Uber or Lyft drivers.

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So the people that give you a ride to a certain place like an airport or to your hotel,

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you can leave a tip easily on the app and it makes a huge difference because you are paying

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you are ordering a service where they bring you your food directly to your door.

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So this is a great way to appreciate the people doing this service for you.

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Also, for spas, massages, or beauty treatments, I would recommend a tip 15 to 25%.

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And remember, always, always check the receipt because some places add gratuity automatically.

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Also, here are some extra tipping tips.

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Always bring cash because workers can just bring it home that same day and it doesn't get taxed.

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Now for the final and most confusing part where you don't tip.

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The general rule of thumb is this: if you're at a fast food restaurant, a self -service counter where you literally just order your food,

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or maybe a food court, you don't need to tip.

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The person behind the counter is not a server, they are an employee earning a minimum wage, which right now it's actually $23.

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So there you have it!

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Tipping in America isn't a simple transaction,

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It's part of how many workers get paid.

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Understanding the why is what makes it a lot easier.

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Bye!

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you you

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Từ vựng và ghi chú luyện nói cho bài học này

Bài luyện nói trình độ B2 này dựa trên video “Where to Tip in USA”. Những từ được nhắc lại nhiều nhất trong bài: tip, tipping, restaurant, server, wage. Video này có 201 câu và 2316 từ để luyện shadowing. Phần lời nói dài 14:34. Người nói nói với tốc độ tự nhiên, khoảng 159 từ mỗi phút, gần với hội thoại hằng ngày. 85% số từ nằm trong 3.000 từ tiếng Anh thông dụng nhất; phần còn lại nên xem trước khi luyện.

Từ vựng quan trọng trong video

15 từ khó nhất trong video, kèm phiên âm và nghĩa:

Từ	Phiên âm	Nghĩa
receipt danh từ	/ɹɪˈsiːt/	biên nhận, biên lai
depend động từ	/dɪˈpɛnd/	phụ thuộc
barber danh từ	/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/	thợ cắt tóc
haircut danh từ	/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/	cắt tóc, hớt tóc
noun danh từ	/naʊn/	danh từ
verb danh từ	/vɝb/	động từ
cocktail danh từ	/ˈkɑk.teɪl/	cốc-tai
etiquette danh từ	/ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/	lễ nghi, nghi lễ
iceberg danh từ	/ˈaɪsbɝɡ/	núi băng trôi, băng sơn
suitcase danh từ	/ˈsutkeɪs/	va li, rương hành lý
motivate động từ	/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/	khích lệ, động viên
circumstance danh từ	/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/	hoàn cảnh
greet động từ	/ɡɹiːt/	chào, chào mừng
luggage danh từ	/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/	hành lý
gesture danh từ	/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/	cử chỉ, bộ tịch

Những câu đáng luyện lại

Các câu ngắn, trọn ý trong video mà bạn có thể dùng lại khi giao tiếp hằng ngày:

How much should you tip?
Do you tip at cafes?
Did you tip the taxi driver?
Do you always tip wherever you go?
Do your clients tip you after a haircut?

Ngữ pháp trong video

Những cấu trúc người nói dùng nhiều nhất, kèm đúng cụm từ trong video:

Cấu trúc	Trong video
Mệnh đề quan hệ who / which + mệnh đề — thêm thông tin về người hoặc vật	people who live · someone who mainly · total which is
Câu bị động be + quá khứ phân từ — nhấn vào việc xảy ra, không phải người làm	is already included · being said
Thì hiện tại hoàn thành have/has + quá khứ phân từ — việc đã xảy ra nhưng còn liên quan đến hiện tại	I've gotten · has happened

Phát âm cần chú ý

Người nói dùng 60 dạng rút gọn, ví dụ don't, I'm, you're. Hãy nói theo dạng ngắn đúng như bạn nghe.

Âm “th”: thumb /ˈθʌm/, authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
Âm “sh” và “zh”: appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/
Từ dài — đặt trọng âm cho đúng: appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, gratuity /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/, personalize /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.laɪz/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/

Những âm người Việt thường gặp khó:

Cụm phụ âm cuối — đọc đủ từng âm, đừng nuốt âm cuối: depend /dɪˈpɛnd/, overwhelm /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/, stylist /ˈstaɪlɪst/, circumstance /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/, massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/
Âm /tʃ/, /dʒ/ và /ʒ/ — tiếng Việt không có, đừng đọc thành “ch” hay “gi”: luggage /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/, gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/, massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/, merchant /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/
Âm /æ/ — mở miệng rộng hơn âm “e”: circumstance /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/, tablet /ˈtæblət/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, cafe /ˌkæˈfeɪ/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/

Cách luyện với video này

Nghe hết video một lần, chưa cần nói, và ghi lại những từ bạn chưa biết.
Bắt đầu ở tốc độ 0,75×, nói đuổi từng câu, rồi quay lại tốc độ bình thường khi đã quen.
Ghi âm giọng mình rồi so với bản gốc, chú ý các từ như receipt, depend, barber.

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