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That might be true, but those articles are using a restaurant employees advocacy group as their only source. And beyond that one person's conjecture, there isn
by nostromo 7y ago
That might be true, but those articles are using a restaurant employees advocacy group as their only source. And beyond that one person's conjecture, there isn't much evidence that it's actually true.
- weberc2 7y agoI agree. If tipping really came to prominence during that time period, I wouldn't at all be surprised if it had a racist history. But given that no one at the time hid their racism, I'm surprised that neither article could manage to make a clear connection.
- CobrastanJorji 7y agoI found a Time article agreeing, but upon further investigation it cites the exact same advocacy group as their source as well. I'll agree with plausible but dubious.