Podcasts about Tipping

Tips were once reserved for hospitality services like bars and restaurants, but now more businesses are adding tip options — and the suggested amount has increased. University of Kansas associate professor Rob Waiser discusses the change tip culture and what businesses should consider before making the ask.

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Tipping fatigue is real and wallets are crying. A new survey says nearly 80% of us are annoyed being asked to tip on tiny  purchases under $10

Lots of Daddy's Tacos.. How long does it take to go to the moon in different rides? Why does Mom grab and yank things? Don't forget the news. Dopn't forget a car update. (UGH...Ford) Nail shop drama. Tipping or no tipping.

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Today's episode explores the financial and ethical dilemmas of modern life, ranging from insurance and retail tipping controversies to the rising costs of pet care and the dangers of sophisticated AI scams. Hosts Dana and Parks combine personal anecdotes with news updates to examine how these issues impact everyday consumers.

Figgy's Mixtape brings the chaos with stories including a tipping debate sparked by J.J. Watt, Kelly Clarkson speaking out about American Idol, and more headlines from sports and pop culture.

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 Colorado politics takes center stage in this intense hour of Rush To Reason with John Rush, Andy Peth, and Charlie Grimes. What happens when a political strategy meant to “expand the tent” actually risks splitting the vote? The conversation begins with a deep dive into Greg Lopez's decision to run as an unaffiliated candidate, raising a critical question: Will his campaign attract new voters—or simply pull support away from Republicans? The hosts explore the complex psychology of Colorado's unaffiliated voters, debating whether they truly act independently or consistently lean left on election day. Could Lopez's strategy unintentionally strengthen Democratic dominance in the state? The discussion then widens to national headlines following Tucker Carlson's controversial comments, prompting debate over foreign policy, media influence, and the shifting landscape of political commentary. Finally, the hour turns to the future of Colorado's political leadership, with speculation about whether Senator Michael Bennett could become the state's next governor—and what that might mean for policy on taxes, guns, and government power. If internal party divisions continue, could Colorado face a dramatic political shift in the next election cycle? HOUR 2 Hour 2 dives deeper into the political fallout surrounding Greg Lopez's decision to run unaffiliated in Colorado. John, Andy, and Charlie dissect the strategy and ask a blunt question: Does this campaign actually broaden the political playing field—or does it split the conservative vote and hand Democrats an even bigger advantage? The conversation explores the behavior of Colorado's rapidly growing unaffiliated voter bloc, with the hosts arguing that many of these voters consistently elect Democrats despite rejecting tax increases and government expansion at the ballot box. Could this contradiction make Lopez's path even harder? The discussion then pivots to national media controversy after Tucker Carlson's remarks about war and surrender spark outrage and debate about Israel, U.S. foreign policy, and the responsibilities of influential commentators. Finally, the hosts look ahead to the next election cycle and raise a sobering possibility: could Michael Bennett become Colorado's next governor? If so, what would that mean for policies involving taxes, guns, health care, and TABOR? As internal battles within the Colorado GOP intensify, the hour closes with a warning that the biggest political threat may come from division within the party itself. HOUR 3 Hour 3 of Rush To Reason turns to a topic nearly everyone has an opinion on: America's tipping culture. A new survey claims that more than 80% of Americans believe tipping has spiraled out of control, and John, Andy, and Charlie dive into the growing backlash. Why are customers suddenly being asked to tip everywhere—from coffee counters to fast-food registers—and is the constant pressure pushing people past their limit? Listeners join the conversation with real-life stories about restaurant service, tipping etiquette, and the difference between earning a gratuity and expecting one. When does great service deserve a bigger reward, and when does the digital screen asking for a tip feel more like a demand than a thank-you? The discussion also explores how tipping works in other industries, including casinos, breakfast diners, and service jobs where tips traditionally mattered most. But as technology, taxes, and payment systems change, could the entire tipping model be shifting? With callers weighing in and strong opinions on both sides, the hour asks a question many Americans are now wondering: has tipping reached its breaking point?

“You and I, we’re part of this last analog generation. We had the opportunity to grow up in a time and age where our brains had to evolve against friction.” –Cornelia C. Walther About Cornelia C. Walther Cornelia C. Walther is Senior Fellow at Wharton School, a Visiting Research Fellow at Harvard University, and the Director of POZE, a global alliance for systemic change. She is author of many books, with her latest book, Artificial Intelligence for Inspired Action (AI4IA), due out shortly. She was previously a humanitarian leader working for over 20 years at the United Nations driving social change globally. Webiste: pozebeingchange LinkedIn Profile: Cornelia C. Walther University Profile: knowledge.wharton What you will learn How the ‘hybrid tipping zone’ between humans and AI shapes society’s future The dangers and consequences of ‘agency decay’ as individuals delegate critical thinking and action to AI The four accelerating phenomena influencing humanity: agency decay, AI mainstreaming, AI supremacy, and planetary deterioration Actionable frameworks, including ‘double literacy’ and the ‘A frame’, to balance human and algorithmic intelligence What defines ‘pro social AI’ and strategies to design, measure, and advocate for AI systems that benefit people and the planet The need to move beyond traditional ethics toward values-driven AI development and organizational ‘return on values’ Leadership principles for creating humane technology and building unique, purpose-led organizations in the age of AI Global contrasts in AI development (US, Europe, China, and the Global South) and emerging examples of pro social AI initiatives Episode Resources Transcript Ross Dawson: Cornelia, it is fantastic to have you on the show Cornelia Walther: Thank you for having me Ross. Ross: So your work is very wonderfully humans plus AI, in being able to look at humans and humanity and how we can amplify the best as possible. That’s one really interesting starting point is your idea of the hybrid tipping zone. Could you share with us what that is? Cornelia: Yes, happy to. I would argue that we’re currently navigating a very dangerous transition where we have four disconnected yet mutually accelerating phenomena happening. At the micro level, we have agency decay, and I’m sure we’ll talk more about that later, but individuals are gradually delegating ever more of their thinking, feeling, and doing to AI. We’re losing not only control, but also the appetite and ability to take on all of these aspects, which are part of being ourselves. At the meso level, we have AI mainstreaming, where institutions—public, private, academic—are rushing to jump on the AI train, even though there are no medium or long-term evidences about how the consequences will play out. Then at the macro level, we have the race towards AI supremacy, which, if we’re honest, is not just something that the tech giants are engaged in, but also governments, because this is not just about money, it’s also about power and geopolitical rivalry. And finally, at the meta level, we have the deterioration of the planet, with seven out of nine boundaries now crossed, some with partially irreversible damages. Now, you have these four phenomena happening in parallel, simultaneously, and mutually accelerating each other. So the time to do something—and I would argue that the human level is the one where we have the most leeway, at least for now, to act—is now. You and I, we’re part of this last analog generation. We had the opportunity to grow up in a time and age where our brains had to evolve against friction. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t have a cell phone when I was a child, so I still remember my grandmother’s phone number from when I was five years old. Today, I barely remember my own. Same thing with Google Maps—when was the last time you went to a city and explored with a paper map? Now, these are isolated functions in the brain, but with ChatGPT, there’s this general offloading opportunity, which is very convenient. But being human, I would argue, it’s a very dangerous luxury to have. Ross: I just want to dig down quite a lot in there, but I want to come back to this. So, just that phrase—the hybrid tipping zone. The hybrid is the humans plus AI, so humans and AI are essentially, whatever words we use, now working in tandem. The tipping zone suggests that it could tip in more than one way. So I suppose the issue then is, what are those futures? Which way could it tip, and what are the things we can do to push it in one way or another—obviously towards the more desirable outcome? Cornelia: Thank you. I think you’re pointing towards a very important aspect, which is that tipping points can be positive or negative, but the essential thing is that we can do something to influence which way it goes. Right now, we consider AI like this big phenomenon that is happening to us. It is not—it is happening with, amongst, and because of us. I think that is the big change that needs to happen in our minds, which is that AI is neutral at the end of the day. It’s a means to an end, not an end in itself. We have an opportunity to shift from the old saying—which I think still holds true—garbage in, garbage out, towards values in, values out. But for that, we need to start offline and think: what are the values that we stand for? What is the world that we want to live in and leave behind? As you know, I’m a big defender of pro social AI, which refers to AI systems that are deliberately tailored, trained, tested, and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and planet. Ross: So again, lots of angles to dig into, but I just want to come back to that agency decay. I created a framework around the cognitive impact of AI, going from, at the bottom, cognitive corruption and cognitive erosion, through to neutral aspects, to the potential for cognitive augmentation. There are some individuals, of course, who are getting their thinking corrupted or eroded, as you’ve suggested; others are using it well and in ways which are potentially enhancing their cognition. So, there is what individuals can do to be able to do that. There’s also what institutions, including education and employers, can do to provide the conditions where people are more likely to have a positive impact on cognition. But more broadly, the question is, again, how can we tip that more in the positive direction? Because absolutely, not just the potential, but the reality of cognitive erosion—or agency decay, as you describe it, which I think is a great phrase. So are there things we can do to move away from the widespread agency decay, which we are in danger of? Cornelia: Yeah, I think maybe we could marry our two frameworks, because the scale of agency decay that I have developed looks at experience, experimentation, integration, reliance, and addiction. I would say we have now passed the stage of experimentation, and most of us are very deeply into the field of integration. That means we’re just half a step away from reliance, where all of a sudden it becomes nearly unthinkable to write that email yourself, to do that calendar scheduling yourself, or to write that report from scratch. But that means we’re just one step away from full-blown addiction. At least now, we still have the possibility to compare the before and after, which comes back to us as an analog generation. Now is the time to invest in what I would call double literacy—a holistic understanding of our NI, our natural intelligence, but also our algorithmic, our AI. That requires a double literacy—not just AI literacy or digital literacy, but the complementarity of these two intelligences and their mutual influence, because none of them happens in a vacuum anymore. Ross: Absolutely, So what you described—experiment, integration, reliance, addiction—sounds like a slippery slope. So, what are the things we can do to mitigate or push back against that, to use AI without being over-reliant, and where that experiment leads to integration in a positive way? What can we do, either as individuals or as employers or institutions, to stop that negative slide and potentially push back to a more positive use and frame? Cornelia: A very useful tool that I have found resonates with many people is the A frame, which looks at awareness, appreciation, acceptance, and accountability. I have an alliteration affinity, as you can see. The awareness stage looks at the mindset itself and really disciplines us not to slip down that slope, but to be aware of the steps we’re taking. The appreciation is about what makes us, in our own NI, unique, and the appreciation of where, in combination with certain external tools, it can be better. We all have gaps, we all have weaknesses, and that’s what we have to accept. The human being, even though now it’s sometimes put in opposition to AI as the better one, is not perfect either. Like probably you and most of the listeners have read Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and many others—there are libraries about human heuristics, human fallacies, our inability for actual rational thinking. But the fact that you have read a book does not mean that you are immune to that. We need to accept that this is part of our modus operandi, and in the same way as we are imperfect, AI, in many different ways, is also imperfect. And finally, the accountability. Because at the end of the day, no matter how powerful our tools are going to be, we as the human decision makers should consider ourselves accountable for the outcomes. Ross: Absolutely, that’s one of the points I make. We can’t obviously make machines accountable—ultimately, the accountability resides in humans. So we have to design systems, which I think provides a bit of a transition to pro social AI. So what is pro social AI, how do we build it, how do we deploy that, and how do we make that the center of AI development? Cornelia: Thank you for that. Pro social AI, in a way, is very simple. It’s the intent that matters, but it starts from scratch, so you have the regenerative intent embedded into the algorithmic architecture. It has four key elements that can be measured, tracked, and can also serve to sensitize those who use it and those who design it—tailored, framed, tested, targeted. The pro social AI index that I’ve been working on over the past months combines that with the quadruple bottom line: purpose, people, profit, planet. Now all of a sudden, rather than talking in an airy-fairy way about ethical AI—which is great and necessary, but I would argue is not enough—we need to systematically think about how we can harness AI as a catalyst of positive transformation that is with environmental dignity and seeks planetary health. How can we measure that? Ross: And so, what are we measuring? Are we measuring an AI system, or what is the assessment tool? What is it that is being assessed? Cornelia: It’s the how and the what for. For example, what data has been used? Is the data really representative? We know that the majority of AI tools are biased. And the other question is, is it only used for efficiency and effectiveness, but to what end? Ross: Yes, as we are seeing in current conversations around the use of models at Anthropic and OpenAI, there are tools, and there are questions around how they are used, not just what the tools are. Cornelia: Yes, so again, it comes back to the need for awareness and for hybrid intelligence, because at the end of the day, we can’t rely on companies whose purpose is to make money to give systems that serve people and planet first and foremost. Ross: This goes on to another one of your wonderful framings, which is AI for IA—AI for inspired action—around this idea of how do we amplify humans and humanity. Of course, this goes on to everything we’ve been discussing so far. But I think one of the things which is very useful there is AI, in a way, leading to humans taking action which is inspired around envisaging what is possible. So, how can we inspire positive action by people in the framing we’ve discussed? Cornelia: AI for IA is the title of the new book that’s coming out next month. But also, as with most of the things I’m saying, it’s not about the technology—it’s about the human being. We can’t expect the technology of tomorrow to be better than the humans of today. As I said before, garbage in, garbage out, or values in, values out—it’s so simple and it’s so uncomfortable, it’s so cumbersome, right? Because we like quick fixes. But unfortunately, AI or technology in general is not going to save us from ourselves, and as it is right now, we’re straightforward on a trend to repeat the mistakes made during the first, second, and third industrial revolutions, where technology and innovation were driven primarily by commercial intent. Now, I would argue that this time around, we can’t leave it at that, because this fourth industrial revolution has such a strong impact on the way we think, feel, and interact, that we need to start in our very own little courtyard to think: what kind of me do I want to see amplified? Ross: Yes, yes. I’ve always thought that if AI amplifies us, or technology generally amplifies us, we will discover who we are, because the more we are amplified, the more we see ourselves writ large. But we have choices around, as you say, what aspects of who we are as individuals and as a society we can amplify. That’s the critical choice. So the question is, how do we bring awareness to your word around what it is about us that we want to amplify, and how do we then selectively amplify that, rather than also amplify the negative aspects of humanity? Cornelia: The first thing, and that’s a simple one, is the A frame. I would argue that’s something everyone can integrate in their daily routine in a very simple way, to remind us of the four A’s: awareness, appreciation, acceptance, accountability. The other one, at the institutional level, is the integration of double literacy. Right now, there’s a lot of hype in schools and at the governmental level about AI literacy and digital literacy. I think that’s only half of the equation. This is now an opportunity to take a step back and finally address this gap that has characterized education systems for many decades, where thinking and thinking about thinking—metacognition—is not taught in schools. Systems thinking, understanding cognitive biases, understanding interplays—now is the time to learn about that. If the future will be populated by humans that interact with artificial counterparts configured to address and exploit every single one of our human Achilles heels, then we would be better advised to know those Achilles heels. So, I think these are two relatively simple ways moving forward that could take us to a better place. Ross: So this goes to one of your other books on human leadership for humane technology. So leadership of course, everyone is a leader in who they touch. We also have more formal leaders of organizations, nations, political parties, NGOs, and so on. But just taking this into a business context, there are many leaders now of organizations trying to transform their organizations because they understand that the world is different, and they need to be a different organization. They still need to make money to pay for their staff and what they are doing to develop the organization, but they have multiple purposes and multiple stakeholders. So, just thinking from an organizational leader perspective, what does human leadership for humane technology mean? What does that look like? What are the behaviors? What are the ways we can see that would show us? Cornelia: I think first, it’s a reframing away from this very narrow scope of return on investment, which has characterized the business scene for many decades, and looking at return on values. What is the bigger picture that we are actually part of and shaping here? What’s the why at the end of the day? I think that matters for leaders who are in their place to guide others, and guidance is not just telling people what they have to do, but also inspiring them to want to do it. Inspiration, at the end of the day, is something that comes from the inside out, because you see in the other person something that you would like in yourself. Power and money are not it—it’s vision. I think this is maybe the one thing that is right now missing. We all tend to see the opportunity, but then we go with what everybody else is doing, because we don’t really take the time to step back and think, well, there is the path of everyone, and there’s another one—how should I explore that one? Especially amidst AI, where just upscaling your company with additional tools is not really going to set you apart, it matters twice as much to not just think about how do I do more of the same with less investment and faster, but what makes me unique, and how can I now use the artificial treasure chests to amplify that? Ross: Yes, yes. I think purpose is now well recognized beyond the business agenda. One of the critical aspects is that it attracts the most talented people, but also, over the years, we’ve had more and more opportunities to be different as an organization. Back in the late ’90s and so on, organizations looked more and more the same. Now there are more and more opportunities to be different. The way in which AI and other technologies are brought into organizations gives an extraordinary array of possibilities to be unique, as you’ve described, and distinctive, which gives you a competitive position as well as being able to attract people who are aligned with your purpose. Cornelia: Yes, exactly. But for that, you need to know your purpose first. Ross: From everything we’ve just been talking about, or anything else, are there any examples of organizations or initiatives that you think are exemplars or support the way in which, or show how, we could be approaching this well? Cornelia: I think—this will now sound very biased—but I’m currently working with Sunway University, and I think they are the kind of academic institution that is showing a different path, seeking to leverage technology to be more sustainable, bringing in dimensions such as planetary health, like the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, and thinking about business in a re-envisioned way, with the Institute for Global Strategy and Competitiveness. I think there are examples at the institutional level, there are examples at the individual level, and sometimes the most inspiring individuals are not those that make the headlines. That’s maybe, sorry, just on that, for me the most important takeaway: no matter which place one is in the social food chain, the essential thing is, who are you and how can you inspire the person next to you to make it a better day, to make it a better future. Ross: Yes, in fact, that word “inspired,” as you mentioned before. So that’s Sunway University in Malaysia? Cornelia: I think they are definitely a very, very good illustration of that. Ross: Just pulling this back to the global frame, and this gets quite macro, but I think it is very important. It pulls together some of the things we’ve pointed to—the difference between the approach of the United States, China, Europe, in how they are, you know, essentially the leaders in AI and how they’re going about it, but where the global south more generally, I think there’s some interesting things. Arguably, there’s a far more positive attitude generally in the populations, a sense of the opportunity to transform themselves, but of course a very different orientation in how they want to use and apply AI and in creating value for individuals, nations, and society. So how would you frame those four—the US, China, Europe, and the global south—and how they are, or could be, approaching the development of AI? Cornelia: Thank you for that. I think right now there are three mainstream patterns: the US, which is—I’m overly simplifying and aware of that—the US path, which is business overall; the European model, which is regulation overall; and the Chinese model, which is state dominance. I would argue there’s a fourth path, and I think that’s where leaders in the global south can step in. You might know I’m working, on the one hand, in Malaysia and, on the other hand, in Morocco, on the development of a sort of national blueprint of what pro social AI can look like. I think now is the time—again, coming back to leadership—to think about how countries can walk a different path and be pioneers in a field that, yes, AI has been around for various decades, but the latest trend, the latest wave that is engulfing society since November 2022, is still relatively new. So why not have nations in the global south that are very different from the West chart their own path and make it pro social, pro people, pro planet, and pro potential—and that potential that they have themselves, which sets them apart and makes them unique. Ross: Absolutely. Again, you mentioned Malaysia, Morocco. Looking around the world, of course, India is prominent. There are some African nations which have done some very interesting things. Just trying to think, where are other examples of these kinds of domestically born pro social initiatives happening? Of course, the Middle East—it’s quite different, because they’re wealthy, though they’re not among the major leaders, but there’s a whole array of different examples. Where would you point to as things which show how we could be using pro social AI at a national or regional level? Cornelia: Unfortunately, right now, there is not one country where one could say they have taken it from A to Z, but I think there are very inspiring or positive examples. For example, Vietnam was the first country in ASEAN to endorse a law on AI ethics and regulation—I think that’s a very good one. Also, ASEAN has guidelines on ethics. All of these are points of departure. Switzerland did a very nice example of what public AI can look like. So there are a lot of very good examples. The question is not so much about what to do, I think, but how to do it, and why. At the end of the day, it’s really that simple. What’s the intent behind it? What do we want the post-2030 agenda to look like? We know that the SDG—Sustainable Development Goals—are not going to be fulfilled between now and 2030. So are we learning from these lessons, or are we following the track pattern of doing more of the same and maybe throwing in a couple of additional indicators, or can we really take a step back and look ourselves and the world in the face and think, what have we missed? Now, frame it however you want, but think about hybrid development goals and ways in which means and ends—society and business—come together into a more holistic equation that respects planetary health. Because at the end of the day, our survival still depends on the survival and flourishing of planet Earth, and some might cherish the idea of emigrating to Mars, but I still think that overall the majority of us would prefer to stay here. Ross: Yes, planet Earth is beautiful, and it’d be nice to keep it that way. How can people find more about your work? Could you just tell people about your new book and any resources where people can find out more? Cornelia: Thank you so much. They are very welcome to reach out via LinkedIn. Also, I’m writing regularly on Psychology Today, on Knowledge at Wharton, and various other platforms. The new book that you mentioned is coming out next month, and there will be another one, hopefully by the end of the year. Overall, feel free to reach out. I really feel that the more people get into this different trend of thinking, the better. But thank you so much for the opportunity. Ross: Thanks so much for all of your work, Cornelia. It’s very important. The post Cornelia C. Walther on AI for Inspired Action, return on values, prosocial AI, and the hybrid tipping zone (AC Ep35) appeared first on Humans + AI.

Alex Rich joins in this hour as they talk his trip to Hawaii, 314 day. We have Sue's News, tipping someone if they do not actually serve you and NFL free agency is now open.

Today on the Mark Reardon Show; Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of Fox and Friends and Host of the Brian Kilmeade Show joins to talk about where things currently stand with Iran and more. Billy Atwell, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the American First Policy Institute joins to discuss the Save Act. Duane Patterson with HotAir.com and host of Duane's World Podcast joins to discuss Iran, Pete Hegseth and the Save Act. Scott Jennings, 97.1 Political Insider and CNN Political Contributor talks Iran, Save Act and more. KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon talks about the beginning of the Players Championship. Plus, Alex Rich on 314 Day and Sue's News.

Welcome to Wednesday & the return of Winter! Gonna be chilly for the next few days with some snow in the forecast. Definitely closing the windows when I get home later this morning. In the news this morning, a man wanted in connection with a murder case in Wisconsin was taken into custody in Utah, tornados ripped through parts of Illinois & Indiana last night, a catholic bishop in California resigns after embezzling almost $300,000 from his parish, and the Arizona DOT announces the winners in the "Adopt a Snowplow" contest. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, the Big Ten men's basketball tourney kicked off yesterday and continues later this morning, the schedules for the Big Ten men's & women's hockey tourneys, Bam Adebayo goes off for 83 points last night, and Team USA blew it against Italy last night in the World Baseball Classic. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and an upcoming Black Sabbath orchestral tour. In the "Good News" department, an 80 year-old man and his 99 year-old dad enjoyed some free oysters, a stroke survivor gets a nice surprise from Dunkin Donuts, and another story about a dog saving someone's life! Are you exhausted by tipping culture? You aren't alone, apparently. 83% of people in a survey say that automatic service fees should be banned. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL free agency moves, and Talked about a couple of new TikTok "trends", including frambled eggs, "Ring My Bell" videos, and a pizza topping that's a big red flag for women. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who allegedly stabbed her roommate to death, a Kentucky couple who locked their young children in a closet, an app that's supposed to help men stop masturbating has apparently gotten hacked, another #FloridaWoman who left her daughter at a bar to go drinking at another bar, and a naked burglar is terrorizing a community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bonus episode that answers the questions, who’s the better tipper? And who’s the better house-flipper? Why the next Chateau Dubrow could be in the works! Plus, when they aren’t pouring the Champs, THIS is the drink Heather and Terry turn to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of That Don't Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil dive headfirst into the surprisingly complicated world of haircuts. What should be a simple trim turns into a maze of unwritten rules, awkward small talk, tipping confusion, and the lingering fear of a bad cut. The guys swap childhood barbershop memories, including dads who doubled as family barbers, and compare those old-school experiences to today's modern salon systems like Great Clips. Along the way they unpack barbershop etiquette, how to choose a stylist, whether you should stay loyal to one barber, and what to do when the haircut goes… very wrong. From clippers in the kitchen to algorithm-driven check-ins at chain salons, Peter and Cecil explore the little rituals and social rules that make getting a haircut far more complicated than it ought to be. Because somehow… a simple haircut never seems simple. Hashtags: #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #BarbershopTalk #HaircutStories #BadHaircut #BarberShop #SalonLife #PodcastHumor #ModernLife #FunnyPodcast #BarberEtiquette #HaircutProblems Connect with us:

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Ladies and Gentlemen, we have arrived. Declarations are in for the opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy have made their final selections. And they're off… Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any of our Cheltenham content: https://youtu.be/u3bfDphcNqs Get your Fanzone tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/paddy-powers-cheltenham-festival-fanzone-the-camden-dublin-tickets-QBNLG7 Get your FREE BET for Day 1 of Cheltenham here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport Finally, you can enter our FREE TO PLAY game Eliminator here: https://promos.paddypower.com/promotion?promoCode=ELIMINATORCHELT    It's CHELTENHAM DAY 1 Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...  18+ | GambleAware

Chef Andre Natera sits down with Jam Sanichat, chef-owner of Thai Fresh in Austin, Texas, to explore how restaurant culture, wage models, and culinary traditions intersect.Jam explains why she eliminated tipping at Thai Fresh and replaced it with a transparent service fee designed to provide stable wages and reduce front-of-house and back-of-house pay disparities.The conversation also traces her journey from teaching Thai cooking classes and selling prepared foods at farmers markets to building Thai Fresh into a full restaurant and cooking school with vegan desserts, gluten-free ice cream, and a sustainability-focused sourcing philosophy.Jam shares how she crowdfunded a memoir-style cookbook through Kickstarter, breaking down the strategy behind a successful campaign including reward tiers, promotional planning, and production timelines.For cooks and chefs interested in Thai cuisine, Jam explains the five-flavor balance that defines Thai cooking and discusses pantry staples like fish sauce, pandan, and curry paste that help create bold, layered flavor.This episode blends restaurant economics, cookbook publishing insights, and practical Thai cooking knowledge for anyone curious about the intersection of hospitality business and culinary tradition.Thai Fresh Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thaifresh/LINKS & RESOURCESSubscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef's PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef's PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/Sponsored by RATIONAL USA → https://rationalusa.com

Rory flies solo this weekend with Cheltenham on the horizon, searching for winners across Sandown's Imperial Cup card and Wolverhampton's all-weather meeting, both live on ITV Racing. Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube Channel for all our Cheltenham previews, tips and festival content: https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing Get your Fanzone tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/paddy-powers-cheltenham-festival-fanzone-the-camden-dublin-tickets-QBNLG7 You can find more information on all of the offers mentioned in the show, right here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport Finally, you can enter our FREE TO PLAY game Eliminator here: https://skillzone.paddypower.com/eliminator/ It's Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org

Isolationists are pretending that Israel dragged the United States into war and bad faith critics are still claiming the Trump Administration hasn’t detailed what the United States’ objectives in Iran are. // Seattleites give their thoughts on tipping and Jason explains why they’re wrong. // There’s a homeless encampment in Ballard that won’t go away. Seattle homeowners panic as online ‘can’t sell house’ searches spike.

Join Dana and Parks as they dive into the frustrations of recurring road construction chokepoints and the mystery of why thousands of abandoned cars are haunting the streets of St. Louis. Plus, listen to an incredible firsthand account from Vietnam veteran LTC Hugh Mills (ret) and join the heated debate over whether carry-out orders still require a tip.

6pm - I WAS THINKING:  A Marine Who Lost 250 Brothers in the 1983 Bombing in Beirut Shares His Perspective on War with Iran // More on Iran’s history and the global fight for energy dominance // Seattle readers share their takes on tipping 

Charlie Curnow won't know what's hit him when he and his new Swans teammates open the 2026 AFL season against his former club, Carlton. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan are back in 2026 to take you through the games and share their wisdom on all things AFL. Hopefully, they can help you pick a winner in your tipping contest. Other games this week include Gold Coast v Geelong, GWS v Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn and St Kilda v Collingwood.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TUESDAY HR 2 RRR Trivia - 103 years ago today this monthly publication dropped it's first issue. What is the name of the publication? Russ has a fourth bad experience at the same restaurant, feels the young server is to blame. Is tipping owed or earned? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why your generic blackjack strategy card is a mathematical trap. In this audit of Episode 10, Kyle and Katie break down the exact math behind buying better table rules and the origin of Casino Wisdom #14: Don't Tip Away Your Win. Plus, how Mrs. TRG leveraged a host for a comped room on a sold-out Friday , and a $500 rookie mistake at the Horseshoe that led to a legendary Binion offset.Subscribe to the F.R.E.D. intel at casinokombat.com/chip.(If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Past performance is not indicative of future results.)

Send a textOn this episode Tom and Bert continue down the rabbitt hole with their latest list of greivances/pet peeves Part 4!FEATURED CHAPTERSPET PEEVES(3:49)  Shopping Cart Etiquette and Lids, Caps on bottles, Jars and Containers(6:24) "Tipping" Pt1 plus Curb your Dogs!(16:28) Public Toe and Finger Nail Clipping and The wonderful world of Air Travel!(30:18) Littering, Loaning and Lending Items and "begging" to get them back(40:00) Why are WE forced to reset Passwords, Customer Service Call Lines and Medical/Dental and Eye Appointments(49:17) "Tipping" PT 2 and Splitting the Tab(57:20) Annoying People who are chronically Late!  and It's a wrap! All this and many more things that truly piss us off and again we are guilty of our own "peeves" as well so It's all in good fun! Enjoy the show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

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Callers debate on whether to tip plumbers and electricians before a preview of upcoming games for St. John's and the Knicks. C-Lo returns with the Rangers' OT loss to the Flyers, followed by the Devils' loss in Pittsburgh. Also, Connor McDavid's reaction to recent championship frustrations, Gerrit Cole surprised at his fastball speed, leading into the Moment of the Day: an AI video from the White House that has Boomer and Eddie clashing, plus, a four-year-old clip of Al discussing his dog's health. We end with thoughts on Giancarlo Stanton's elbow injury, and a caller's endorsement of Ohio State's Sonny Styles for the Jets.

Muay Thai is more than fighting. It's history. Culture. Business. Politics. Opportunity.   In this 3-hour deep dive, I break down everything you need to understand about Muay Thai whether you're a fighter, coach, gym owner, or someone who simply wants to understand how the sport really works. From the origins of Muay Thai in Thailand… To how scoring actually works in stadium fights… To contracts, sponsorships, talent scouting, and building a career in the sport. 0:00 Intro 1:24 The History Of Muay Thai 30:38 Training In Thailand 56:08 Fight Preparation 1:07:54 Styles Of Muay Thai 1:28:37 Scoring And Judging Muay Thai 1:48:25 Fight Locations 2:04:24 Signs Of Damage 2:13:20 Tipping 2:31:06 Building A Career In Muay Thai 2:39:35 Talent Scouting 2:49:27 Contracts 3:02:44 The Business Of Seminars 3:16:05 How To Sell Tickets 3:22:27 Social Media For Muay Thai 3:32:15 Sponsorship 3:38:28 Gym Business 3:43:16 Conclusion

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 57: Why Is Tipping in the USA So Complicated?Have you ever stood in front of a payment screen and felt confused (or even pressured) by the tipping options? You're not alone. In this episode, you'll learn why tipping culture exists in the United States, how it got so out of control, and exactly what to do if you visit or live here. The history is a little surprising. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting.Want to keep practicing after you listen? Subscribe to the free English, please newsletter at comullen.com/free-lesson. Every issue includes English practice tips and activities connected to new episodes. You'll also get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator when you sign up!Want more structured practice? Try a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at comullen.com/listen. I'm now on YouTube! I share short, practical English lessons on my channel!Episode transcriptPodcast website Get the English Listening Accelerator!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Rory links up with Matt Chapman once again as the pair look ahead to a busy Saturday of ITV Racing action from Kelso, Doncaster and Newbury, with the Morebattle Hurdle taking centre stage. Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube Channel so you don't miss The Ultimate Preview Night on Monday, March 2nd, featuring Ruby Walsh, Tony Mullins, Lydia Hislop and Johnny Dineen. https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing Get your Fanzone tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/paddy-powers-cheltenham-festival-fanzone-the-camden-dublin-tickets-QBNLG7 Finally, you can enter our FREE TO PLAY game Eliminator here: https://skillzone.paddypower.com/eliminator/ It's Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org

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Send a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/hrij9dJIQKYIn the News blog post for February 20, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/in-the-news817.html00:00 The March Towards New Products…18:15 Health, Music, and Videos - iOS 26.4 Beta34:29 Riveting Watch App37:01 Swipe Typing on and iPad41:03 Say Hello to Water42:55 May I Charge Your iPhone Sir? 45:39 Where Y'at? Segment - Mardi Gras and SOS52:08 In the Show! Hunting Down Some Soccer57:07 Brett's Gadget: RePod C11:00:56 Jeff's Apple Watch TipsRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple's March 4 launch event: New products and what to expectRajat Saini | The Mac Observer: iOS 26.4 adds Average Bedtime and updates Health Vitals overviewChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone featuresJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iOS 26.4's New CarPlay Video Feature Shown in ActionJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Rivian Releases Apple Watch AppRiley Hill | Slate Pad: Swipe Typing on iPad: The Keyboard Feature You're Probably IgnoringAdam Engst | TidBITS: AppBITS: Drink More with HiWaterAndrew O'Hara | Apple Insider: Twelve South Valet review: A bespoke catchall MagSafe charger that could be fasterFrom Jeff: iPhone Mardi Gras picturesKalley Huang | The New York Times: Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After AvalancheDavid Snow | Cult of Mac: MLS kicks off 2026 season on Apple TV with new features and World Cup spotlightBrett's Gadget: RePod C1https://repod.store https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/the-repod-ultra-turns-your-forgotten-apple-watch-ultra-into-an-ipod-complete-with-scroll-wheel-but-the-description-makes-some-pretty-outlandish-points Jeff's Apple Watch Tips: Tim Hardwick of MacRumors shares some useful Apple Watch tips.https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/19/apple-watch-15-tips-need-to-know/ Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

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In Hour One of the Chase and Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Nick Frazier discuss today's question of the day: what is one thing that you can't go 40 days without? Also, Nick sparks a conversation about tipping, and the two discuss what they could hear from Brian Daboll in his introductory press conference.

In this Audit:The Apprentice Protocols: A deep dive into a coaching call with "Aspiring Apprentice," discussing why 15 minutes of slot play can be a tactical resume booster for a blackjack player.Casino Wisdom #14: A forensic look at a player who successfully recovered a $6,000 deficit but "tipped away the break-even" at the exit.The Valentine's Valuation: Travel report from Seneca Allegheny. Katie tracks the geography breadcrumbs while Kyle analyzes the math of a $50 blackjack "smack" and the luxury of a comped spa day.The VIP Lounge: TRG reveals the "Vice Cop" filters that forced a move to Substack and explains why the Alaska cruise unraveled.As the Great One always says: "The house owns the math; we own the transaction".

In this casual, live-recorded studio episode, Travis is joined by his producer Eric for an unfiltered conversation sparked by a clip from The Iced Coffee Hour and host Graham Stephan. What starts as light banter quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful breakdown of tipping culture, customer experience, and how social pressure has quietly reshaped the way we spend money. On this episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis shares his honest opinions on when tipping makes sense, when it feels forced, and why “optional” tips are starting to feel more like hidden taxes. From self-serve frozen yogurt shops to high-end restaurants, this episode dives into the psychology of tipping—and how entrepreneurs and consumers alike should think about value, service, and expectations. If you've ever felt awkward staring at an iPad tip screen or wondered where the line should be drawn, this one's for you. On this episode we talk about: Why tipping expectations have exploded over the last few years The difference between genuine service and automated tip prompts When Travis happily tips big—and when he refuses on principle How social pressure influences spending decisions Why tipping before service creates terrible customer experiences The personal rule Travis uses to decide whether he can “afford” a restaurant How businesses are quietly shifting labor costs onto customers Top 3 Takeaways A tip should reward great service—not replace fair wages. If you're doing all the work yourself, you shouldn't feel obligated to tip. If you can't afford to tip generously at a nice place, you probably can't afford to eat there yet. Notable Quotes “If I can't afford to tip generously, then I don't deserve to be eating at that place yet.” “That's not a tip anymore—that's just a tax.” “Tipping before the service is completed is one of the worst customer experiences there is.” Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters:0:00 Intro1:03 Tipping culture16:19 Scams21:34 Filming issues27:08 "No Problem"33:49 Corruption36:20 African guardian angels39:14 Prices47:49 Hurry up and waitMy website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tvBuy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.storeSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanMy gear: DJI Action 5https://amzn.to/44fJbZIDJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3KkYo4cFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/Twitter https://x.com/SBAmerican_Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-brained-pod/id1724261259

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Are you tipping the dealer, or are you tipping away your survival?In this episode, we channel the Jimmy Buffett mindset ("The Job to be Different") and break down the math of the "Transaction."THE BATTLE PLAN:Casino Wisdom #14: I watched a player fight back from a $6k deficit, only to tip away her break-even. We analyze the leak.The Valuation: A full After Action Report from Seneca Allegany. How a losing session on the felt became a massive ROI date night.Squad Q&A: Tier Credits vs. Actual Comps & getting a spouse on board with the "Play All Day" strategy.LINKS:Join the Squad: casinokombat.com/chipWest Coast Cruise 2026: Email TRG@casinokombat.comThe House owns the math. We own the transaction.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with ESPN's Mike Reiss in the studio breaking down what the Patriots offseason could look like and how Christian Gonzalez' contract situation could play out.(9:06) Mike Reiss breaks down what went wrong in the Super Bowl for the Patriots and we take calls.(20:03) We talk about Mike Reiss' Q & A he had with Mike Vrabel.(29:57) The crew discusses the possibility of acquiring Maxx Crosby from the Raiders for next season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Amy helped out our listener in the Anonymous Inbox who is dealing with her ex-husband wanting to introduce their kids to his new girlfriend. Amy shares what has worked in her arrangement with her ex-husband with their kids meeting significant others. Amy said she busted Lunchbox doing something unethical in public and wanted to bring it to our attention if we think it is right or wrong. We helped a listener with a dilemma after she felt pressured into tipping on her wedding dress and how to handle a rude employee. Raymundo plays us a famous TV Quote but a word is bleeped out...we have to finish it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gary and Selena drift through everyday chaos, aging, intimacy, and irritation as a casual conversation about colors turns into reflections on turning forty, gift expectations, and the strange emotional weight attached to birthdays. They talk massages, tipping anxiety, overpriced upgrades, sore feet, and the disappointment of hot stone add-ons that miss the point. Domestic tension bubbles up through broken heirlooms, cats causing destruction, and disagreements about emotional reactions, overreacting, and what it means to feel heard during conflict.The conversation slides into awkward neighborhood encounters, paranoia about being overheard, public embarrassment, and how small moments spiral into resentment. Gary and Selena unpack bickering, criticism, Reddit reactions, and the thin line between honest conversation and uncomfortable listening. Travel stress enters the mix with airline seating changes, gate checking chaos, lost seats, and feeling powerless while following instructions. The episode winds through bugs, grasshoppers, bodily discomfort, television fatigue, relationship negotiations, and the quiet realization that everyday life feels louder, messier, and harder to smooth out than expected.

On today's MJ Morning Show:"Super Bowl scam" (tickets)Morons in the newsLays chips getting cheaperDC reporter flubbed reportDisneyland offering opportunities to get married at the Haunted MansionMJ's Instagram videosJulian is working on a productionGuthrie kidnapping newsWhy should you avoid parties for the 'big game' this year?DUI stop reveals something in the trunkOlive Garden horror in the kitchenNew England's head coach... what would he give to win the big game?Tipping culture... at the OBGYN??MJ Date NightMore Guthrie kidnapping chatterTraveler lucky to have survived bacteriaFester's asleep... shhhhAnother announcer has dropped from the OlympicsHow to make MJ's 'Old Fashioned'Which name is now going awayEpstein file dumpNikki Minaj doesn't believe we've been to the moonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the real story behind those sneaky tipping screens at your favorite restaurants?