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The 10 U.S. states where Americans leave the best—and worst—tips
Amid the “tipflation” debate, these are the 10 states that leave the highest and lowest tips.
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The era of America's subminimum wage for tipped restaurant workers may be ending
Chicago is set to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped employees like servers and bartenders, with uncertain consequences for diners and restaurants.
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Etiquette expert: The No. 1 place people still tip 20%—even though they don't have to
Some consumers say they tip bartenders over 20%, even though etiquette experts say it’s unnecessary.
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Forget ‘tipflation:' Restaurant surcharges for inflation, health care, water are consumers' latest pet peeve
In the face of higher costs, more restaurants are tacking on surcharges to the bill, whether diners like it or not.
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Who gets your tips? CT viral video raises concerns
NBC CT Responds has discovered that there is no state law that stops employers from keeping tips in certain situations.
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Who gets your tips? CT viral video raises concerns
If you tip someone making minimum wage in Connecticut, there’s no state law guaranteeing that workers will see that cash. That’s what NBC CT Responds found after we heard from concerned viewers about a viral video that’s been viewed 11 million times. We reviewed the video and reached out to the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL). In it, a...
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Video appearing to show DoorDash driver cursing at customer over 25% tip sparks online debate
A TikTok video purporting to show a DoorDash delivery driver in Texas swearing at a customer over the $5 tip she gave him has gone viral, sparking fresh online debate over tipping culture in the U.S.
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Americans push back against ‘tip creep' — ‘It's time to take a stand,' expert says
With living costs surging, consumers are starting to pull back on gratuities, just as tipping prompts become more pervasive than ever.
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Don't Feel Gratuity Guilt: Tips to Help You Know Who, How Much to Tip
As we see more and more digital checkout kiosks, expect to see more and more requests to tip.
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Don't Feel Gratuity Guilt: Tips to Help You Know Who, How Much to Tip
Transaction after transaction, it feels like you’re asked to tip everywhere these days. The dawn of the digital kiosk has made adding a tipping selection at checkout so easy, even when a service may not be provided. “When it comes to tipping, people are confused, they’re frustrated,” said Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol...