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The Land of the Fee (Throwback)

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Unveiling the Dark Origins of Tipping in America

This chapter uncovers the exploitative roots of tipping in America post-slavery, revealing how businesses used this practice to maintain low wages for vulnerable, newly freed individuals. It explores the history of tipping in service roles, the opposition it faced from figures like President Taft, and the emergence of anti-tipping movements across the country, shedding light on the complex societal perspectives and the challenges in banning tipping legislatively.

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