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Some hiccups could be ahead as we learn more about restrictions involving a new tax break based on Trump's campaign promise of "no tax on tips." ...
Confused about tipping? A new Bankrate survey finds 63% of Americans now have a negative view of tipping. Experts explain ...
The tipping culture is a deep-rooted phenomenon in several societies, which raises the question about its pertinence and necessity. Should this practice disappear? What is its role in different parts ...
If you're upset about being asked for a gratuity at every turn – at convenience stores, supermarkets, and even on websites – then you might have a case of tip rage.
Customers say they feel like they are being asked to leave a tip at more places, and some are fighting back. About 33% of people surveyed by Morning Consult said that they're expected to tip more ...
Tip if a human touch is involved — custom drinks, special orders, or food brought to your table. If you choose to tip, the standard is $1 or 10% to 15% of total order.
However, many Reddit commenters claimed they would’ve taken their gratuity back as well. “She expected and then demanded a good tip for a crappy job,” said one.
For full-service restaurants specifically, the average rate for tips was 19.3%, lower than the 19.6% rate seen in 2022’s third-quarter and the 19.8% tracked the year before that, per Toast.
It’s become expected. Even required. A Mountain View, Calif., restaurant had a line on its bills: “For parties of 1 or larger, a 18% gratuity is applied automatically.” ...
There were almost 20 of us. I am aware that most restaurants automatically add in gratuity for large parties. Luckily this establishment was accommodating and billed us separately as requested.
Florida's HB 535 addresses auto-tipping and service charges. It allows patrons to refute required charges if service is not satisfactory and would require tips only for parties of six or more.