中級美語lesson26. The Missing Tip

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6. The Missing Tip
    Chen is in America. His American friend, Daisy, suggested having lunch with him at a restaurant.
    C: Why's that waiter so angry?
    D: Those people who just left didn't seem to give him any tip, which made him angry.
    C: Is that absolutely necessary here?
    D: Kind of. It's the custom. You can't really avoid leaving at least a small tip.
    C: But suppose the service is bad?
    D: In that case, of course, we don't leave one.
    C: And does the waiter know that's why you didn't give him a tip?
    D: Exactly. It's just like telling him off.
    C: No wonder he's so angry.
    D: Well, in fact, the people did leave him a tip, but that kid over there took it.
    We tipped the waiter with a lot of money, beacause his service was so good.
    I tipped the waiter ten dollars for his excent service.
    give sb money as a tip for sth 不說:I give sb ten dollars tip 而說:give sb ten-dollar tip
    daisy 小黃花 petal 花瓣
    I am sorry sir, after I sever them, I come back to wait on you. 或用: server you
    口語: be angry at/with 混用
    The rude bus-driver lost his temper with the old woman.
    tell sb off = scold sb
    mischievous = naughty 頑皮的