114: “American Dirt” and giving good waiting staff respect

Charis and Eugene talk about the complex conversation surrounding “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins (a novel about a Mexican mom and her son fleeing for the United States) which revolves around the question of who should tell what stories. They also discuss the perception of waiting staff in restaurants and what the effects are of good service on dining experiences.

00:13:44 “American Dirt”

00:43:09 Good service

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/15/restaurant-waiters-front-of-house-service-britain-respect

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/25/arts/american-dirt-jeanine-cummins.html

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