02611cam a22003493u 4500 74229 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05017598 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cobb, Benj. F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1844-1923 Jack Henderson on tipping Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-11 Tipping as she is tipped -- To tip or not to tip -- Merry Christmas -- Swearing off -- Grafting -- The long salesman -- At the mission school. Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Jack Henderson on Tipping" by Benj. F. Cobb is a humorous commentary on the practice of tipping, written in the early 20th century. This book blends anecdotal stories and witty observations from the author's experiences while traveling, emphasizing the social dynamics and expectations surrounding tipping in various hospitality settings. The narrative reflects the cultural attitudes and norms of the time, exploring both the absurdities and the conventions related to tipping. In a series of letters addressed to a friend named Billy, Jack Henderson recounts his various misadventures with tipping while dining and traveling, illustrating the complexities of navigating social expectations. With a blend of sarcasm and candidness, he shares encounters with waiters of differing competence and integrity, providing entertaining insights into how tips are often used as a tool for gaining better service. His stories reveal the often chaotic and humorous realities of hotel life, dining experiences, and interactions with service staff, often exposing the ridiculousness of tipping culture. Ultimately, Jack’s narrative serves as both a critique and celebration of the sometimes ludicrous but accepted practices of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Hurst and company, 1905 Tipping -- Humor Smith, Marshall D., 1874-1973 https://archive.org/details/jackhendersonont00cobb https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74229 114954 114954