Where do your tips go? - 6 Minute English สาธารณะ

In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about tipping - the act of giving extra money to the waiter or waitress that have served you so well. But are these employees allowed to keep it? And how do they feel when they arent? We discuss the topic and teach you vocabulary.

This weeks question

The highest restaurant in the world, At.mosphere, is in Dubai, in the building known as the Burj Khalifa – but how high up is that restaurant? Is it:
a) 442 metres
b) 532 metres
c) 622 metres
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
discretionary
choice or option to do something; non-obligatory

consistent
acting the same way over time

mandatory
describes something you must do

imposed
forced on someone

cashless
not using cash or coins

pool
collect, group together

To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-211021

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