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Economy Society

To Tip Or Not To Tip? A World Tour Of How To Handle Gratuity

The tipping culture is a deep-rooted phenomenon in several societies, which raises the question about its pertinence and necessity. Should this practice disappear? What is its role in different parts of the world?

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This Happened

This Happened — August 14: Lech Walesa Leads Shipyard Strikes In Poland

Updated August 14, 2024 at 11:50 a.m. Lech Wałęsa led strikes at the Gdańsk shipyards in Poland on this day in 1980. A Polish electrician and labor activist, he led the movement to protest against the oppressive Communist regime in Poland. What were the key demands of the strikes led by Lech Wałęsa? The strikes […]

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Society

What The BBC Strike In Egypt Says About Local Wages And Press Freedom

BBC’s office in Cairo is on strike for the third time in three months, demanding higher wages. The British broadcaster has long een able to recruit at lower rates because it could offer editorial freedom that is difficult to find in Egypt.

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Green

Study: Rising Prices Force Organic Food Consumers To Switch To Cheaper Alternatives

A study shows that a rising tide of consumers are prioritizing their wallets over organic products, switching to more budget-friendly, non-organic options as the cost of living crisis continues.

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Eyes on the U.S. Ideas Trump And The World

‘That Mexican Thing’? Huge Contributions To U.S. Economy

-Analysis- MEXICO CITY — Republican nominee Donald Trump’s continuing tirade against Mexicans have set off alarms on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. But are his prejudices rooted in any fact? Not at all, if you consider recent studies that measure contributions made by Mexican immigrants in the U.S. One study by Mexican economist J. […]

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Geopolitics Society

What Brexit Means For Those Polish Immigrants In The UK

A decade ago, the “Polish plumber” became the symbol of British fears of immigrants coming in poorer Europe Union countries. After the UK’s referendum to pull out of the EU, uncertainty reigns for all.

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