“Tipping, in other words, is rooted in an aristocratic tradition. It should come as no surprise that tipping took off in Europe, a continent that promoted a clear distinction between the servant class and higher forms of society. But as Scott notes, America prides itself on not distinguishing social groups bases solely on their financial means. In fact, he notes, Tipping, and the aristocratic idea it exemplifies, is what we left Europe to escape.”
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:44:59 +0000
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