Tipping: An American Social History of Gratuities
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Though the history of tipping can be traced to the Middle Ages, the practice did not become widespread until the late 19th century. Initially, Americans reviled the custom, branding it un-American and undemocratic. The opposition gradually faded and tipping became an American institution. From its beginnings in Europe to its development as a quintessentially American trait, this work provides a social history of tipping customs and how the United...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786442468
ISBN13:9780786442461
Release Date:May 2009
Publisher:McFarland and Company, Inc.
Length:198 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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