When David called me up and invited me to coffee, I felt a rush of gratitude, worried, as every laid off journalist must be, that the world was quickly forgetting me.

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The expectation is to tip not only big but also often, from the kid handing you a Venti coffee at Starbucks to the multiple hotel hands that rush to open doors, carry bags, and offer an escort to the hotel room.

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