Runaway tipping prompts and digital screens have turned everyday purchases into awkward moral tests, but not every ...

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A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to Bankrate’s annual Tipping Survey. 41% said tipping culture has gotten "out of control." Though older generations are ...

The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years. Across the country, the overall tipping average for restaurants came in at 18.8% in the third quarter of 2024, Toast data ...