Monthly Archives: July 2017

Tipping in America

Posted on July 14, 2017 by abroadintheusa

What’s with Americans and tipping? It’s one of the odd little quirks about this country that I still find baffling. You’re expected to tip not just the restaurant server but the guy at the bar, the hairdresser, the cab driver, … Continue reading →

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4th of July: Flags, Hotdogs, and Fireworks!

Posted on July 3, 2017 by abroadintheusa

Tomorrow is America’s birthday, which means three things will be ubiquitous across the country — flags, hotdogs, and fireworks. But first up, let’s get one quibble out of the way: no, the Declaration of Independence wasn’t really signed on July … Continue reading →

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