Keep the Change

by Dublanica, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780061787287
• ISBN10: 0061787280
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-11-02
• Publisher: Ecco Pr

Summary

Dublanica presents a hilarious and eye-opening follow-up to the homegrown smash-hit "Waiter Rant," an irreverent, pavement-pounding exploration of a huge but neglected part of the American economy: tipping.

Table of Contents

Prologue	p. 1
American Monster: A Brief History of Tipping	p. 9
The Crucible: Waiters, Waitresses, and Maître d's	p. 26
House Dick: Doormen, Bellhops, Maids, and Concierges	p. 43
The Thirteen-Dollar Miracle: Auto Mechanics, Parking Valets, and Car Wash Attendants	p. 63
Jars and Bars: Baristas, Bartenders, and Tattoo Artists	p. 84
What Price Beauty? Massage Therapists, Barbers, Hairstylists, Beauticians, and Pet Groomers	p. 109
Abode of Riches: Deliverymen and Movers	p. 132
King George and the Flea: Casino Hosts, Card Dealers, and Cocktail Waitresses	p. 154
Sex Tips: Dominatrixes, Phone Sex Operators, and Prostitutes	p. 175
Shake It, Baby, Shake It! Strippers and Exotic Dancers	p. 202
Dignity and Shame: Shoeshine Men and Bathroom Attendants	p. 226
Pillar of Fire: Taxi and Limousine Drivers	p. 242
Only Connect: Guru of the Gratuity	p. 264
Acknowledgments	p. 277
Appendices
What to Tip at the Holidays	p. 281
Who Gets Tipped What at a Wedding	p. 289
How to Start a Converstation about Tipping and Race	p. 295
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