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Sample Articles: TIP around the World WHEN AND WHERE IS TIPPING AN ETIQUETTE OR AN INSULT Traveling to different countries sure is an adventure. You might have the handy dandy map app on your phone, and a pocket English-to-Whatever-Language dictionary, but nothing can ever prepare you to common "travel-trouble" like being lost, miscommunication, culture shock and… the mystery of tipping. Don’t you love adventures? Tipping or giving money for services rendered is a custom that varies from one country to the next. Some may consider it proper manners, while others may find it disrespectful or insulting. So, when you enter a shop or restaurant in a country where you're traveling for the first time and you're feeling generous, make sure that you know enough of the following tipping rules. DO THAT TIPPING ASIAN STYLE! China: Some cities in China don't usually accept tips, but in more westernized regions like Hong Kong and Macau, giving tip is ordinary. Guides and drivers for a tour group get tipped with either cash or small tokens like chocolates. Leaving change in hotels and restaurants on top of the standard 10 – 15% service charge in the bill is a common practice. Japan: No Tipping. Period. It's considered rude in Japan. Although there are a few high-end hotels that accept tips, tthey are few and far between, and a tip is supposed to be delivered discreetly to the recipient in a stylish envelope with a respectful bow. India: In exclusive restaurants and hotels, a gratuity or "baksheesh" is invoiced as a 10–15% service charge. Tipping is not required at regular service facilities, though it is optional. South Korea: In South Korea, tipping is neither "mandatory nor expected," yet it is gradually becoming the norm as the country becomes more westernized. Singapore: Restaurants and hotel bills usually charge 10% for service, although that money goes to the company and not to the staff who served you. Giving more than this is strictly prohibited. Jordan: A service charge of 5 – 35% goes to the staff as a reward in advance to ensure that they render the best service. Malaysia: Tipping is not mandatory in Malaysia. A 6% tax plus 10% service charge is usually included in the bill. Taiwan: Tip is not commonly expected in Taiwan. Sometimes tipping can cause confusion, especially for taxi drivers, so don’t give too much and just leave a spare change. Thailand: Tipping is not compulsory here. Leaving excess change or rounding up the fare to the nearest number is the usual practice, especially when tipping cabbies. Service charge in restaurants and hotels depends on class and prestige. Service employees in Thailand do not earn much, so giving them a tip as reward for a job well done is greatly appreciated. Philippines: Tipping is customary throughout the country, especially in cities. On top of the 10-15% charged by restaurants, tips are usually given to service employees. You can choose to leave without tipping if you don't think the service was satisfactory. BEST NICHE SEO TECHNIQUES First and foremost, what is SEO? SEO is an acronym for Search Engine Optimization. IIt is a tactic employed by websites to achieve the highest possible rating in Google, Yahoo, and other search engines' search results. The purpose of SEO is to drive more traffic to your website than your competitors in the same market. Next, what is Niche? In online marketing, a niche refers to a company, service, or even product that caters to a specialized market sector. Simply said, a niche is your intended audience. The following effective marketing SEO methods can keep your website afloat in a sea of competitors in your selected industry. 1. Select the Most Effective Keywords and Key Phrases Know the terms and phrases that your target group frequently uses in their search inquiries. Investigate SEO themes that are relevant to the message you want to convey on your website. Put yourself in your prospect's shoes. But don't go overboard. It's one thing to use several keywords to gain the maximum visibility and rating in the search results display, but keyword stuffing, or filling a website with commonly searched keywords that are unrelated to the page's content, is another issue. Your website may receive a lot of traffic at first, but people will lose trust in it eventually, resulting in a decline in page visitors and, eventually, the closure of your homepage. NO CASH, NO BUSINESS? NOT IMPOSSIBLE Zero Capital Business preposterous? Think again. You won't even need a physical location to conduct business with clients with the help of the Internet. Without a boss, time restraints, or monetary outlay, you may fill your bank account with passive income. Make money on the internet. How? KNOW YOUR RESOURCES. STICK TO YOUR PASSION. If you don't have enough money to start a business, consider what equipment, skills, and, most importantly, enthusiasm you already have. It's challenging enough to enter into something you don't understand, let alone invest time, money, and energy in a company you don't care about. When all else fails, the will to do something is the only thing that can save you. You can start your own online business or businesses if you have a PC and a stable Internet connection. Nothing compares to the convenience of conducting business from the comfort of your own home. You can manage your own time and earn bucks while munching on some chips or watching Netflix. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. To advertise, you don't need to be wealthy. You don’t even need a celebrity to endorse you. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites are excellent for sharing information about your company with family, friends, and friends of friends. . You don't need to hang flyers or post on walls because every Internet user is a potential client. Sites that offer free ad posting and website hosting are easy to find. Create your own website and business cards. Be creative. IMPROVE YOURSELF AND BE BOLD. There are good and terrible results in business, but how you use them to your advantage makes a huge difference. Improve upon the favorable outcomes while learning from unfavorable ones. Take classes, read books, and surround yourself with individuals who have been in your shoes previously. Don't limit yourself because there are many opportunities available. Excerpts from EBooks: Introduction I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, “How To Be Interesting”. This book will teach you how to be humorous, liked, unique, and remembered for the rest of your life. The majority of us feel that just a few people on this world have been born with an abundance of charisma. Some folks have an uncanny ability to pique your curiosity. What is it about them that makes them so engaging and charming? Is it their good looks, laid-back demeanor, intelligence, or wealth that make them so successful? Is it because they already have everything? Is it because they did something truly extraordinary — a daring adventure, a heinous crime, or a noble act? Is it possible to be interesting without trying? I'd rather say no, because if I did, what would be the point of reading this book? It takes guts and work to be likeable, humorous, and intriguing from head to toe. Although the theories in this book are not proven to be true, personal experiences and anecdotes cannot be discounted as a realistic and reliable foundation for the approaches presented. It's a book for everyday folks like you and me, as well as professionals, rich men, beautiful ladies, smarty pants, and hardworking students. So curl up in your favorite chair, take a hot cup of cocoa or tea, and begin reading about how to become the most entertaining person in any situation and be remembered for it! Once again, thank you for taking the time to read this book. I wish you the best of luck! Chapter 2: Grabbing Attention the Right Way If you want to look intriguing in other people's eyes, the first thing you must do is get their attention. If you fail to clear this first step, your grandest scheme should be scrapped because the entire chance is already wasted. Clowns and magicians use props to keep things interesting and amusing for the audience. You, on the other hand, can get by just fine with a silver tongue and your brain. It's a difficult nut to crack: spark someone's interest and keep at it. It can make or break the rest of your plan. Let's attempt to make things easier by breaking this step down into smaller steps, such as improving yourself, accepting who you are, being a child again (in a good way), and always practicing humility. Self-Improvement Appearance has always been a consistent criterion for appraising a person's worth and character. We are all guilty of ignoring the life adage "don't judge a book by its cover." We are naturally drawn to things that appeal to our primary senses, so we instinctively decide whether or not a person is worthy of our attention based on what our eyes see and accept. This is something that is firmly engrained in the subconscious and hence unavoidable, therefore make an effort to nurture oneself to be as physically presentable as possible if you want to make a good impression. Acknowledge the Real You, Weirdness and All. We are all one-of-a-kind. Even family members who we share genes with have talents, abilities, and personalities that are distinct from our own. Our peculiarities are also influenced by our own adaptive abilities and experiences. This behavior defines us, yet in keeping with our dissatisfied and adversarial natures, we make it our life's mission to fight and change it. We make an effort to transform into someone we are not. How many people become melancholy as a result of their reluctance to accept themselves and their circumstances? Although there are numerous elements that contribute to depression, one powerful catalyst is the disparity between a person's ability to cope with their surroundings. Not everyone will accept you for who you are. You can't change it, but you don't have to conform to their expectations at the same time. Your finest asset is you: quirky, moody, little you. Your uniqueness, after all, may be what draws people to you in the first place. Don't try to hide the qualities that differentiate you as an individual and, simply, YOU. We feel relieved, pleased, and confident in our own skin when we learn to accept things as they are rather than be fearful of them. Always keep in mind that CONFIDENCE IS ATTRACTIVE. Showing all your weirdness and making them too gaudy is an entirely different matter, however. There's a world of difference between someone who's quirky and someone who's desperately attempting to attract attention. It will undoubtedly attract attention, but for all the wrong reasons, and it will not take you to the next level. People will be entertained for a time, but ultimately they will become annoyed and choose to ignore you. They might even feel bad about wasting their time on you. Release the Inner Child in You Children are honest to their nature. Their natural naivety allows them to express their emotions and courageously do whatever they want, no matter how ridiculous or absurd it may seem. Eventually, we start to analyze, criticize and question the things in our life, and we grow up, leaving the child in us behind. Release the child in you – curious, attentive and happy. Smile always and be optimistic about life. Happy, contented people attract attention because they’re like walking beacons of light and brightness. It’s contagious. Positive energies infect people with happiness. Chapter 4: What are the Alternative Replacements for Gluten? Gluten is included in nearly every processed item available in supermarkets and markets. It's become a must-have ingredient in practically every dish. If you decide to become gluten-free for the rest of your life, the following can be used as gluten substitutes so you may still enjoy your favorite cakes, desserts, and sandwiches. Flour Alternatives When preparing a cake or pizza dough, the ideal wheat flour substitutes are potato, cassava, corn, sorghum, rice, arrowroot, and legume flour. These can be mixed or blended in different portions, depending on preference. Rice flour and sorghum flours are gluten-free flours with medium density. Heavy gluten-free flours are derived from grains such as millet, and buckwheat. Corn flour and Cornstarch: Corn flour and cornstarch are two of the most common flour substitutes for wheat flour. Ground corn kernels are used to make cornstarch. Soups, sauces, and other liquid-based meals commonly use it as a thickening. It is favored over corn flour because of its translucent, slurry-like appearance when mixed with water and boiled at a low temperature. A batter made with corn flour and a quarter teaspoon of baking powder works well for fish, meat, and vegetables. Tapioca flour: Tapioca flour is made from tapioca starch, which is derived from cassava, a root crop. One cup of tapioca flour can replace one cup of wheat flour, one and a quarter cup of barley flour, or one and a third cup of rye flour in a recipe. Tapioca flour can be used alone or in combination with other flours to get the desired texture and flavor. Chapter 6: How do I start and practice a Gluten-Free Diet? Creating a gluten-free environment is as important as practicing a gluten-free diet. Although this may appear challenging, completing the first step is already half the battle won. The next big steps will be as easy as pie. ILongevity and good health will come as a result of your efforts. To live a gluten-free lifestyle for the rest of your life, start by making your home gluten-free. Segregate Keep gluten-free utensils and cooking equipment apart from regular utensils and equipment. Anything that has been exposed to gluten must be thoroughly cleaned or replaced. Cabinets and cupboards where gluten-contaminated items, utensils, and culinary equipment are stored must also be washed. Prioritize When cooking or preparing food, always make the gluten-free food first. This way, you would not have to clean all utensils and cooking pans or pots all over again.