38. LIS - Tipping

1. What is tipping?

• Paying for a service
• Giving extra money for a service
• A tax on food
• A mandatory payment

2. Why is tipping in the US difficult for foreigners?

• It is not common in other countries
• The percentage is too low
• It is a legal requirement
• It is always included in the bill

3. What is another word for "tip"?

• Bonus
• Extra
• Gratuity
• Service

4. How much was the standard tip in restaurants in the past?

• 0.1
• 0.15
• 0.18
• 0.2

5. What percentage is becoming the new norm for tipping in US restaurants?

• 0.1
• 0.15
• 0.18
• 0.25

6. What happens if you don’t leave a tip in the US?

• The waiter might ask what’s wrong
• You get a discount
• You have to leave the restaurant
• Nothing happens

7. How do many restaurants encourage customers to tip more?

• They offer discounts
• They pressure customers with tip screens
• They include tips in the bill
• They provide free food

8. How much is the normal tipping rate in Mexico?

• 0.05
• 0.1
• 0.15
• 0.2

9. Who else do Americans tip besides waiters?

• Doctors
• Police officers
• Bellhops and hotel porters
• Teachers

10. Where do Americans leave tips for hotel maids?

• In the reception area
• Under the pillow
• On the corner of the table
• In the bathroom