Are we really in the 21st Century?
May 2nd 2005, 3:20 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
That's rubbish, even if 10 years was an exageration.
May 2nd 2005, 3:22 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
It is interesting to note that the US public will watch TV and movies featuring gay people who have come out or feature gay characters. e.g. Will and Grace, Ellen Degeneres, The Simpsons (I believe).
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May 2nd 2005, 3:23 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by chukka
i dont understand why americans are still obliged to tip when they've had a minimum wage for years.surely the minimum wage was to stop exploitation of workers
May 2nd 2005, 3:25 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Does the minimum wage exclude occupations where tipping is expected, e.g. waitressing?
May 2nd 2005, 3:26 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by chukka
if thats the case,then there isnt a minimum wage,is there????????????,i hate tipping,and i hate going to the till with the right money,only to find they add the poxy tax ,waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
May 2nd 2005, 3:30 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I don't mind tipping as long as I've had good food and service, it's when everything is shite and they still expect it that I have a problem.
May 2nd 2005, 3:40 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Does the minimum wage exclude occupations where tipping is expected, e.g. waitressing?
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May 2nd 2005, 3:41 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
[QUOTE=NC Penguin]The minimum wage can incorporate tips too so the employer in fact will pay less than minimum wage because anticipated tips make up the shortfall. I believe this is the case...
stupid idea
stupid idea
May 2nd 2005, 3:59 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by grapefruit&milk
I'm confused. How is US behind Europe technically? Is it the cell/mobile phone thing again, or our lack of high speed rail? (Keep in mind rail is a 19th century technology.)
I go to Europe and am amazed at how old-fashioned the houses seem, as well as a lot of their systems of basic commerce and transactions in stores and shopping centers.
I go to Europe and am amazed at how old-fashioned the houses seem, as well as a lot of their systems of basic commerce and transactions in stores and shopping centers.
you obviously haven't been to the UK recently, I can't see how you think transactions in stores are backward? many restaurants have wireless credit cards machines that you punch a number in at your table - something which I have not seem in the USA at all
banking here is circa 1997, TV quality is crap (NTSC), lets not even talk about mobile phones
Houses may appear old-fashioned, buts that because they've been around a few years
its the difference between brick and cinderblock walls with plaster with a clay tile roof and houses made with a wood frame, sheetrock, plastic siding slapped on with asphalt shingle roof
May 2nd 2005, 4:05 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
rail is to the best of my knowledge by far the most efficient mass-transit transport mechanism. comparing the metro systems of chicago and NYC to london is pretty funny
you obviously haven't been to the UK recently, I can't see how you think transactions in stores are backward? many restaurants have wireless credit cards machines that you punch a number in at your table - something which I have not seem in the USA at all
banking here is circa 1997, TV quality is crap (NTSC), lets not even talk about mobile phones
Houses may appear old-fashioned, buts that because they've been around a few years
its the difference between brick and cinderblock walls with plaster with a clay tile roof and houses made with a wood frame, sheetrock, plastic siding slapped on with asphalt shingle roof
you obviously haven't been to the UK recently, I can't see how you think transactions in stores are backward? many restaurants have wireless credit cards machines that you punch a number in at your table - something which I have not seem in the USA at all
banking here is circa 1997, TV quality is crap (NTSC), lets not even talk about mobile phones
Houses may appear old-fashioned, buts that because they've been around a few years
its the difference between brick and cinderblock walls with plaster with a clay tile roof and houses made with a wood frame, sheetrock, plastic siding slapped on with asphalt shingle roof
May 2nd 2005, 4:11 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
[QUOTE=chukka]
Here's the extract from the horse's mouth:
Employers may pay employees on a piece‑rate basis, as long as they receive at least the equivalent of the required minimum hourly wage rate. Employers of tipped employees (i.e., those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips) may consider such tips as part of their wages, but employers must pay a direct wage of at least $2.13 per hour if they claim a tip credit. They must also meet certain other conditions.
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin
The minimum wage can incorporate tips too so the employer in fact will pay less than minimum wage because anticipated tips make up the shortfall. I believe this is the case...
stupid idea
stupid idea
Employers may pay employees on a piece‑rate basis, as long as they receive at least the equivalent of the required minimum hourly wage rate. Employers of tipped employees (i.e., those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips) may consider such tips as part of their wages, but employers must pay a direct wage of at least $2.13 per hour if they claim a tip credit. They must also meet certain other conditions.
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May 2nd 2005, 4:32 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by welykuk
Its sad and scary isn't it. we are watching a church sign near us that recently put up a new monthly saying of "We celebrate diversity not perversity" someone keeps removing the "not perversity" bit and then the following day its back again. Its so pathetic and that thing about PBS broadcasting "Buster meets.." 
May 2nd 2005, 4:33 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
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<off_topic>We had a farm sign saying 'Fresh Asparagus' amongst other things. Someone changed it to "Free Ass'. </off_topic>
May 2nd 2005, 4:41 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Originally Posted by grapefruit&milk
I'm confused. How is US behind Europe technically?
(a) all that power and technology in the hands of fundamentalist ideologue wingnuts is very scary indeed, and (b) if they diverted even a fraction of the cash they spend on stealth bombers and lunatic missile defence projects etc into other areas than maybe the population as a whole would see a lot more benefit from technological advances and enjoy a higher standard of living overall.
May 2nd 2005, 4:51 pm
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Re: Are we really in the 21st Century?
Two years ago we had a huge power failure here, which I think originated in Canada. The whole area affected must have been bigger than the UK but I don't ever remember anything like that happening in Europe. The houses across the street lost their power but we managed to escape it probably by 50 yards or so and we're in Central NJ. Plus I can't believe the electricity is still supplied on overhead cables and not underground.
Also the light switches here remind me of my Grandma's house in the 60's.
Also the light switches here remind me of my Grandma's house in the 60's.