Five Did you tip the bellboy? 你付小费给那个服务生了吗? 1 Introduction A It is the custom to give tips to waiters in restaurants and taxi drivers. 在餐馆给服务员小费、给的士司机小费被认为是习俗。 B It is also American custom when visiting friends t

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