by Lindsay Shapka in Travel Tips, Travel, Culture
Tipping can be confusing when you are traveling — it can be insulting to leave money on the table in some countries, in others leaving too large a tip is considered a sign that you loved the service, and in others tipping is different depending on the service you are receiving.
So, how do you avoid awkward moments when paying the cheque? You read this blog of course!
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Nope, that web of wires you might notice above your head while wandering through Manhattan are not all for carrying electricity.
There are actually 18 miles(!) of translucent wire that run throughout the borough called an eruv. The eruv (or eruvin) is there because of the Jewish Sabbath. A day of rest in the Jewish tradition, people observing the Sabbath aren't permitted to do any sort of work in public places, which includes carrying things like groceries, laundry, or books.
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