1. Ethnography of Minimum Wage
In the United States, the minimum wage has been risen from $0.75 (in 1950) to $5.15 (in 2005); however, despite that increase, the exact value is actually lower because as the minimum wage level has been increased by the federal government, the value of the US dollar has decreased. ... The cashiers had the most personal interaction with customers. ... Aside from the employees, I also observed the ways in which the customers acted. ... Most customers appeared to be in a hurry, but remained polite and patient. One difference I did notice about the customers at the two different locations is that...
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