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A broad majority of Americans say they’re being asked to tip service workers more frequently than in the past. Around seven-in-ten U.S. adults (72%) say tipping is expected in more places today than it was five years ago, a finding that tracks with anecdotal reporting and has even been dubbed “tipflation.” But even as Americans say they’re being […]

We are all familiar with the following situation: you just ordered a coffee, and after tapping your credit card, the pay kiosk swivels around to show the suggested tip amount of 25% to 30%. What do you do? Nowadays, many Americans are feeling confused about tipping protocols. According to poll findings released by the Pew […]

In America, tipping is optional in name only. Legally it’s voluntary but if you slink out of a restaurant without leaving a gratuity of between 20 and 25 per cent, you’re likely to be chased by a waiter demanding to know why. To help you avoid tipping anxiety (and disgruntled waitstaff), we explain how to tip […]

The United States is notorious for its tipping culture, and today it seems as though more and more businesses are asking customers for gratuity. Consumers have reported feeling pressure to tip workers more than ever before, including at fast-casual restaurants, coffee shops, auto repair shops, retail stores and even medical offices.   A recent survey of nearly 12,000 […]

The debate about tipping culture in the US has reignited in recent years, with social media posts about waiting staff angry that they haven’t been left enough money going viral. Is this increased pressure to tip, and to do so generously, now spreading around the world? Lillian Price thinks that tipping in the US is […]