On Making It Up 114, 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.

Timestamps

00:13:44 “American Dirt”

00:43:09 Good service

Links

• The Guardian: Why aren’t waiters given the respect – or salary – they deserve?
• New York Times: As ‘American Dirt’ Racks Up Sales, Its Author Becomes the Story