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When to tip and when to skip: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

Carter Evans shows us how one business is trying to solve the gratuity guilt.
Like electricians or plumbers that might be embarrassed to ask for a tip in person, but when they send you an electronic bill, they can include a tip request.
To pay for it all, she did raise prices, but she says it evens out.
That way there’s no anxiety.

Comprehension questions

Additional resources

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