Tipping Tips (2)

Europe 
Tipping customs in Europe vary from country to country. In France, waiters rarely receive tips. The cost of service is included in the bill. Many English restaurants also include a service charge. But those that don't expect customers to tip 10 to 15 percent. In Germany, there is no service charge, so a 10 to 15 percent tip is appropriate. Make sure you tip in cash, though, so the money gets to your waiter. In most of Europe, porters, guides and housekeepers also expect tips.

Asia 
In Southeast Asia, tips are not usually required. But people will appreciate them if you choose to give them. However, that's not true everywhere in Asia. If you give waiters tips in Japan or China, they might be offended! Restaurant and hotel staff work hard to make your trip more enjoyable. So make sure you thank them - in the way that fits their culture.

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Teaching Topic: Linguistic Diversity 語言多樣性
亞洲有2300多種語言
非洲有2100種
歐洲最少只有不到300種
山和河流會造成語言的多少

Language Lab
vary v. 改變, 有差異
if several things of the same type vary, they are all different from each other
- The effect of the treatment varies from individual to individual.
- The teacher varies her teaching strategies to meet the needs of her students.
various adj. 各種的
if there are various things, there are several different types of that thing:
- The dancer has mastered various dancing styles.

service charge n. 服務費
an amount of money that is added to a bill in a restaurant as an extra charge for the service of the waiters
- In Japan, the service charge is included in the bill.
- A minimum 10% service charge is common in this country.

offend v. 冒犯, 得罪
- The pop singer's rude comments offended everyone present.
- If you refuse to eat the food, you would offend the host.
offensive adj. 冒犯人的, 無禮的
- He needs to apologize for his offensive behavior.

enjoyable adj. 令人愉快的, 快樂的
- We will try our best to make sure you have an enjoyable stay in our hotel.
- The party is much more enjoyable than I expected.


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