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Jan 2025
15m 40s

Elementary | To Tip or Not to Tip

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To tip or not to tip in China... You might think you know the answer to this question, but it can be a little confusing, and you may find yourself needing to ask this very basic question: should I leave a tip? Listen to this lesson and learn the Chinese words for tipping. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1265

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