They won’t be guilt-tripped for leaving no tip. A diner sparked a raging debate about gratuities after refusing to tip a waitress over a stingy portion of fajitas, as detailed in a video with over 2.6 million views on TikTok. “I went to dinner with my parents last night and we did not tip our … Read more
This patron hit their tipping point. A frustrated diner has reignited the tipping debate after being asked to leave a tip twice. Reddit user @TheLarlagar explained in the EndTipping group that they ordered takeout through the restaurant’s website and tipped online to be nice because they live in a small town and wanted a good … Read more
A 26-year-old Aussie expat in New York has found a surprising way to double her income. By working with a personal trainer who also acts as her mindset coach, she’s managed to reduce “food noise,” gain more mental clarity, and improve her overall productivity in the process. Caitlin Emiko, a TikTok Strategist and Marketing Specialist, … Read more
If you want to have a peaceful holiday filled with smooth travel and relaxed air time, here is a list of “must do’s” you’ll want to follow before heading to the airport. Former flight attendants from major airlines are sharing their top tips and tricks, including how to secure those coveted upgrades and avoid stress … Read more
While some like it rough, most air travelers prefer a perfectly smooth ride at 30,000 feet in the sky. However, should an airbus hit a few bumps, this pilot says his hack will help fretful flyers get over the hump. “Afraid to fly?,” asked Captain Steve, an American Airlines aviator of his 862,— TikTok viewers. … Read more
A server in the United Kingdom has revealed the cheap ways restaurant-goers avoid tipping. With 10 years in the industry, the waitress, using the pseudonym Sophia Jenson, has encountered many types of customers, including heavy tippers, high-maintenance diners and penny-pinchers. And despite the array of customers she’s dealt with, the server remains hospitable to all … Read more
Chill out! Dr. Nicole Van Groningen, an internal medicine physician based in Los Angeles, is sharing her No. 1 tip for managing your “winter arc” goals — limit the number of goals. TikTok users are using the winter arc, which began Tuesday and runs to the end of the year, as a time of transformational … Read more
A single image snapped inside a Sydney KFC store has sparked a heated online debate. The picture appears to show a large tip jar decorated with butterflies sitting on the counter of the fast food chain. The tin seemingly meant to encourage customers to leave money for staff while waiting for their orders. The act … Read more
Every parent knows that cold and flu season is nothing to sneeze at! Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and mom of four, has the perfect solution to the fall and winter blues — a sick box filled with fever medicine, vomit bags, a digital thermometer, a pulse oximeter, allergy medication, electrolyte powder, throat pops … Read more
Chew on this — an NYC-based registered dietitian says her top tip for weight loss is to eat more frequently throughout the day to prevent reaching for cookies and chips because you’re starving and they are right there. “Although calories factor into weight loss, the key to losing weight is to avoid getting to the … Read more
They’ve reached a (no) tipping point. Apparently, the guilt-tipping trend isn’t limited to the US: A man in Hungary was dumbfounded after getting hit up for a 20% gratuity at a water park’s self-service kiosk, which he detailed in a viral Reddit post. The man had reportedly been stopping by a stand to buy a … Read more
And this is just the tip of the iceberg. As if US gratuity culture hadn’t already reached a tipping point, a woman was horrified after a nail salon asked her for a minimum 75% extra for a beatification procedure. She detailed the gratuitous gratuity in a TikTok video with over 230,000 views. “Tipping culture in … Read more
It’s a whirlwind of change. As America faces ongoing fatigue from tipping, gratuity experts have released new guidance on all the summer services that warrant paying a little extra forward. These range from caretakers to caddies plus include hefty prices for other typical summertime services already costing a pretty penny. Here’s a look at all … Read more
Enough with the gratuitous gratuities. Increasingly common prompts to leave an extra something for the employees at a wide range of businesses across the country has patrons totally tipped off, according to reports. Welcome to America’s “tip rage” era, according to USA Today’s Christopher Elliott. The increasing ubiquity of the dreaded tip screen at points … Read more
Everybody seems to want a tip these days. But what happens if you don’t tip at all — not even at sit-down restaurants? One guy in Los Angeles answered that question. The short answer: You save a lot of money, and some people think you’re a jerk. The anonymous TikTok creator who uses the handle … Read more
Talk about tipped-off customers. An online retailer recently got roasted on social media for offering a tipping option on transactions. “Now clothing websites want a tip? Get the f–k outta here,” Reddit user eltacticaltacopnw posted with ire. An irritated customer shared that an online store wanted them to tip. Reddit / @eltacticaltacopnw They were shopping … Read more
Fowl ball! Canadians are clucking their tongues after a counter-service chicken restaurant near Vancouver, British Columbia reportedly found a clever way to coerce customers into “guilt-tipping” for their meals. An irate local posted photo evidence to Reddit that shows the alleged eatery in suburban Burnaby deliberately covering up the “no tip” option on the payment … Read more
DEAR ABBY: When we are out as a family, my 30-year-old, millionaire son never pays for anything. He eats more than any of us and never reaches for his wallet, not even to help with the tip. This has been going on for years, and my wife always defends him. I have given up trying … Read more
If you find tipping to be a scam, you might actually be right. According to a video that has gone viral on social media, there’s allegedly a new scam that has customers tipping more than they think. Instagram user @big_beau7 posted a video showing the screen of a credit card reader that read “Choose A … Read more
This woman’s brew-tiful gesture has TikTok in tears. A Starbucks barista shared an encounter she had with a customer, and the heartwarming story quickly went viral. The coffee maker, named Courtney, posted a video on Apr. 26 sharing the story and asking users on the platform to help her find the woman she spoke to. … Read more