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May 14
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189.2 - To Tip or Not to Tip? Cultural C...

Shana Thompson
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Welcome back to the second part of our chat about cultural curiosities! This episode is jam-packed with our thoughts on tipping, splitting the bill on first dates (a.k.a. “going Dutch”), personal space, how to handle food in someone’s teeth, and so much more! Hope you enjoy it! Mentioned in this Episode ⁠Season 4 Premium Content⁠ ⁠All Premium Conte ... Show More
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