Tipping is when you give extra money to someone who gives you good service, like a waiter. In England, Scotland, and Wales, a new law makes sure workers get all their tips. This helps about three million people who work in places like restaurants. Sometimes tips are shared among all the staff, so think about the whole service before deciding how much to tip.
In the UK, some places add a service charge to your bill, while others let you decide how much to tip. Many people suggest tipping around 10% to 15% of the bill. In the US, people often tip more, sometimes over 20%. Some people also like to leave good reviews online instead of tipping money.
Some people, like Nige Eaton, don't like when service charges are added automatically to their bill. Experts say it's good to check the restaurant's rules about this. You can talk to the staff if you have questions about service charges. Tipping is your choice, but it's nice to thank people for their hard work, whether with money or a kind review.
Original news source: Should you tip even if the service wasn't worth it? (BBC)
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– Charades
Instructions: Divide the students into two teams. Write down words related to the article (e.g., tipping, waiter, service charge) on small pieces of paper. One student from each team will come to the front and act out the word without speaking while their team guesses. Set a time limit for each round and award points for correct guesses.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary from the article on the board (e.g., tip, service charge, review). Have students take turns coming to the board to draw the word while the rest of the class guesses what it is. This activity helps reinforce vocabulary and spelling.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to work in pairs or small groups. Provide them with the main idea of the article about tipping. Challenge them to come up with a catchy headline that summarizes the key points. Encourage creativity and concise language in their headlines.
– Synonym Challenge
Instructions: Write down synonyms of words from the article on separate cards (e.g., gratuity, server, feedback). Have students draw a card and try to explain the original word to their partner without using the actual term. This activity helps expand vocabulary and encourages students to think of different ways to express the same idea.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask students to think about their own experiences with tipping and service charges. Then, have them pair up with a classmate to discuss their thoughts. Finally, open up the discussion to the whole class, encouraging students to share their opinions and experiences related to tipping customs.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Tipping is when you give extra money to someone who gives you good service, like a waiter.
The new law helps about three million people who work in places like restaurants.
Some places add a service charge to your bill, while others let you decide how much to tip.
Many people suggest tipping around 10% to 15% of the bill.
Some people like to leave good reviews online instead of tipping money.
Nige Eaton doesn't like when service charges are added automatically because he prefers to decide how much to tip.
It is important to thank people for their hard work to show appreciation for the service they provided, whether with money or a kind review.
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Tipping is when you give extra to someone who you service, like a waiter. In England, Scotland, and Wales, a new law makes sure workers get all their tips. This helps about three million people who work in places like restaurants. Sometimes tips are shared among all the staff, so about the whole service before deciding how much to tip. In the UK, some add a service to your bill, while others let you decide how much to tip. Many people suggest tipping around 10% to 15% of the . In the US, people often tip more, sometimes over 20%. Some people also to leave good reviews online instead of tipping money. Some people, like Nige , don't like when service charges are added automatically to their bill. Experts say it's good to the restaurant's rules about this. You can talk to the staff if you have questions about service charges. is your choice, but it's to thank people for their hard work, whether with money or a kind review.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is tipping?
2. How would you feel if you got really good service at a restaurant?
3. Do you like leaving tips for good service?
4. What do you think about sharing tips among all the staff?
5. Do you think it's fair to add a service charge to the bill automatically?
6. Why or why not?
7. How do you feel about leaving good reviews instead of tipping?
8. Have you ever had a bad experience with tipping at a restaurant?
9. Why is it important to thank people for their hard work?
10. Do you think it's better to tip a percentage of the bill or a set amount?
11. How would you feel if you were a waiter and someone didn't tip you?
12. What would you do if you had a question about a service charge at a restaurant?
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