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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re mixing up a crisp Pear Martini and diving into a juicy topic that hits close to home: tipping culture in the United States. Keryn and Kate share personal stories from their time working in the service industry, break down how tipping works (and doesn’t), and talk about what it really means for service workers trying to earn a fair wage.
With the perfect mix of cocktails and candid takes, the conversation explores everything from awkward tipping moments to the growing number of industries now asking for tips. It’s a deep dive into American hospitality—and all the uncomfortable truths that come with it.
🍸 Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:
- Mixing up the perfect Pear Martini (plus a few tips)
- Why U.S. tipping culture is so confusing
- How service workers are often paid below minimum wage
- College stories from behind the bar and waiting tables
- The difference between casual and fine dining tipping expectations
- Global perspectives on tipping—what’s normal elsewhere
- How “tip fatigue” is becoming a real thing
- Why fair wages matter more than ever
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05:47 The Appeal of Disaster Films
08:32 Nostalgia and Childhood Fears
11:28 Unhealthy Coping Strategies
14:10 Trolling and Political Discourse
18:29 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations
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Keywords: cocktails, pear martini, tipping culture, service industry, hospitality, bartending, cocktails recipes, American culture, hospitality industry, service workers
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