英语背诵——第二十一篇

文摘   2024-11-02 07:07   江苏  
PASSAGE 21:Tipping
“Tipping” / is handled / very differently / in the UK / and America.
In the UK, / the reason for tipping / is to show / that you really liked / the service. / In the UK, / people have / a high minimum wage, / and no one / can be paid / below this amount / for any work. / So, / when you tip, / it's mainly / showing politeness / to the service person, / and acknowledging / that they did / an excellent job.
The average tip / is around / 10 to 20 percent. / If you didn't like / the service, / you can always / refuse to pay. / Or, / if you're a student / or a traveler / on a budget, / it's okay / not to spend / the extra money.
In the US, / you'll often hear / “tips” called / “service charges”. / It's essential / to tip in the US, / because waitresses / and bar staff / are paid / a low wage / that they can't live on. / So, / your tip / is much needed / by them. 
The business / and the servers / all expect / that a tip / will be given. / It's considered / part of their salary. / In some restaurants, / the tip / will be added / to the bill, / so it's not optional. / The expected amount / of a tip / is usually / 15 percent. / Of course, / if the server / did a really good job, / you can always / give them more.

【实用例句】

tipping

In many countries, tipping is a way to show appreciation for good service.

在许多国家,给小费是对良好服务表示感谢的一种方式。

 

service charge

In the US, you might see a service charge added to your bill, which is similar to a tip but is often included automatically.

在美国,你可能会看到账单上加了服务费,它类似于小费,但通常是自动包含在内的。

 

minimum wage

The government has increased the minimum wage to improve workers' living standards.

政府提高了最低工资标准,以改善工人的生活水平。

 

show politeness

It's important to show politeness to everyone, regardless of their status or background.

对每个人都要有礼貌,无论他们的地位或背景如何。

 

acknowledge

She acknowledged the support of her fans in her speech at the awards ceremony.

她在颁奖典礼的发言中感谢了粉丝们的支持。

 

on a budget

I'm trying to save money, so I'm eating out on a budget.

我正在省钱,所以我在外面吃饭时都尽量控制预算

 

it’s essential to...

It's essential to have a clear plan before starting a new project.

在开始一个新项目之前,有一个明确的计划是至关重要的

 

can’t live on it

The salary I'm earning is so low that I can't live on it alone.

我挣的工资太低了,光靠它无法生活

 

it’s considered...

It's considered impolite to interrupt someone when they're speaking.

在别人说话时打断他们被认为不礼貌的。

 

part of their salary

The bonus is considered part of their salary for the year.

奖金被视为他们今年薪水的一部分

 

not optional

Attending the mandatory training session is not optional for new employees.

新员工必须参加强制性培训,这不是可选的


do a good job

She always does a good job of balancing her work and personal life.

她总是能很好地平衡工作和私生活。

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