搭配筆記聆聽短文 Listen to the text with the help of the notes given
optional 選擇性的
mandatory 義務性的,強制的
dilemma 兩難的狀況
taxing 費神的
customary 慣例的
be considered an insult 視為侮辱
再次聆聽並回答問題 Listen again and answer the questions below
Questions for discussion:
How much should you tip the hotel maid in the United States?
Are tipping cultures the same in every country?
Should you give tips when traveling in Japan?
短文聽讀 Text
How much should you tipwhen you travel abroad? Is it optionalor mandatory? This is a dilemmafaced by most travelers, who are unsure of the rules. So, here are a few general tips to make tipping less taxing!
In the United States, the standardtip for most restaurant services is 15%. For hotel staff, it’s customaryto tip $1 or $2, especially to those who help carry your luggage or clean your room. The tipping culture variesin different countries. For instance, tipping is optional in Australia and the UK, while in Canada and Mexico, tips are expected. In Japan, meanwhile, tipping is actually considered an insult!