On the Table

Tips have been on the rise for the last decades and some experts are even giving this phenomenon a name: Tipflation. In this episode, we discuss why the American tipping culture is different from the rest of the world and how it’s impacting consumers and service industry.

Show notes:

CNBC - Why Tipping Is So Out Of Control In The U.S.

The Dave Chang Show - Tiptoeing Around Tipping...

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自從2021年和Apple共同舉辦線上攝影工作坊後，收到了超多人敲碗再開課的訊息。

這集一次把過去幾年拍食物、修照片的心得重點精簡整理、分享給大家！

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更多可以參考在 @taipeifoodie 上的整理的詳細修圖說明 ！

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From big tech giants to growing start-ups, mass tech layoffs and job cuts have unfortunately ramped up in 2023. In this episode, Emily shares her first-hand experience with mass layoffs, why they happen, how does it impact the employees and the company culture.

美國結婚還要先拿marriage license？參加婚禮千萬不要穿白色！這是一集關於 「一位今年將參加6場婚禮」和「一位正在規劃自己婚禮」的心得分享。

Ps. 各位正在崩潰的新娘們，you're not alone，辛苦了！

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Marie Kondo gave up, but we didn't. This week, we talk about decluttering, how to organize and clean out our living spaces and why it’s important to do it from time to time.

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お久しぶり！Leslie 四月去了東京一趟，發掘了許多食髦的新餐廳、咖啡店、選品店！這集一次分享給大家！

Taipei Foodie 東京探店清單：

1. 挽肉と米 (涉谷店)

2. About Life Coffee Brewers (涉谷一町目店)

3. 宮下公園 Miyashita Park (涉谷)

4. 涉谷Shibuya Sky

5. Hypebeans (代官山)

6. Nephew (代代木公園)

7. Alter Ego (神保町)

8. Los Tacos Azules (三軒茶屋店)

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Emily did not get defeated by her miserable experience in Mexico City last time, and she's back in Mexico for a tropical week of relaxation. In this episode, Emily shares her weeklong trip to Cancún at an all-inclusive resort. No food poisoning this time of course, but the story took a minor turn…

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美國電影裡的 Greek Life aka 兄弟會 (fraternity) 和姐妹會 (sorority) 到底是什麼？ 今天Leslie分享了她在美國大學時參加兄弟姐妹會的親身經驗！整學期快崩潰的入會過程，還有各種奇怪的入會標準，新生就是要被欺凌 (hazing)？從招募新生 (rushing)到入會考驗 (pledging)，這集一次揭開所有秘辛！

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Are hot dogs sandwiches? The Cube Rule brings a new perspective by identifying foods based on their starch location (weird, we know). In this episode we discuss the bizarre food classification that went viral in 2018.

The Cube Rule: ⁠https://cuberule.com/⁠

Verdict: The Cube Rule is for pure entertainment only. Being technically correct isn’t always useful, but food debates can definitely break ice and spark conversations. And that, is all we need to know.

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為什麼開心去德州看Formula 1 現場賽事最後在Vegas差點回不了家？這集分享了平時出國的打包tips & tricks、我們的機上必備、還有在旅行時遇到的傻眼故事們。

Ps. 可以期待Emily in Mexico season 2的回歸！

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