tipping

Restaurant blasted for publicly shaming customers with tipping demand — but they’re not having it: ‘F- -k right off’

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Restaurant blasted for publicly shaming customers with tipping demand — but they’re not having it: ‘F- -k right off’

Furious foodies are at tipping point.  Publicly shaming patrons into leaving hefty tips for waiters is, apparently, not the slam-dunk strategy one restauranteur had hoped it would be. Now, cheesed-off chowhounds are viciously, virally blasting the boneheaded boss for bullying customers to pay his staff a decent salary.  “Our servers make $3.50 [per hour]…If you can’t afford … Read more

Customers reignite tipping debate after servers reveal biggest ‘ick’ of the job: ‘Why do they deserve anything above minimum wage?’

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Customers reignite tipping debate after servers reveal biggest ‘ick’ of the job: ‘Why do they deserve anything above minimum wage?’

They’re serving up attitude. A clip of two wait staffers discussing customer habits has sparked a debate on social media, after a restaurant rage bait post went viral on X. Right-wing shock jockey Royce Lopez reposted the clip from another account that allegedly featured fed-up food servers discussing the frustrating FOH (“front of house”) lifestyle. … Read more

Papa John’s customers fuming over ‘ridiculous’ tipping reminder on their pizza boxes: ‘WTF are we paying a delivery fee for?’

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Papa John’s customers fuming over ‘ridiculous’ tipping reminder on their pizza boxes: ‘WTF are we paying a delivery fee for?’

Papa John’s is under fire for guilt-tripping messaging on their pizza delivery boxes as tipping fatigue continues to enrage customers. A viral video posted on TikTok by @sydneeee___ exposed the blatant ask, “DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service,” and spawned thousands of comments from users who collectively feel … Read more

Uber Eats driver reveals the unconventional way she boosts tips

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Uber Eats driver reveals the unconventional way she boosts tips

A Los Angeles-based food delivery driver has gone viral after sharing that she has significantly boosted her daily earnings by including her feet in the delivery confirmation photos sent to customers. Jade Phoenix shared the unique strategy on the social media platform Threads, claiming the side quest has led to a surge in customers adding … Read more

Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

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Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned. “You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s … Read more

How Square and other payment apps push controversial tipping policy on diners

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How Square and other payment apps push controversial tipping policy on diners

Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave … Read more

Restaurant owners warn trend is ‘degrading’ dining experience

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Restaurant owners warn trend is ‘degrading’ dining experience

As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service. The shift is a response to growing frustration among diners. Hidden fees, service charges, and inflated gratuities have left many customers feeling blindsided when … Read more

Dear Abby: My young daughter is cheating on her boyfriend with her 54-year-old boss

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Dear Abby: My young daughter is cheating on her boyfriend with her 54-year-old boss

DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Kate” is 22 and just recently graduated from college. She has been dating her boyfriend for five years. I love this young man like he was my own.  The problem is, I just found out Kate has been seeing someone on the side. He is her boss, and he’s 54 years … Read more

Former NFL J.J. Watt star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants

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Former NFL J.J. Watt star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants

As tipping prompts pop up everywhere — from coffee counters to convenience stores — many Americans are feeling fed up and confused about what’s appropriate. Now, even former NFL star JJ Watt is weighing in. Watt recently ignited debate on X after questioning whether to tip in a self-service scenario.  He asked followers what they would do … Read more

Dave & Buster’s diners furious over ‘shady’ tipping tactic

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Dave & Buster’s diners furious over ‘shady’ tipping tactic

Busted, Buster! Customers are accusing Dave & Buster’s of running a tipping “scam” by covertly inflating the 20% standard. A Reddit user shared that she went to the dinner-and-arcade emporium with their sister, boyfriend and nephew, and the sister was planning on paying the bill but didn’t have her physical card. Staff brought them the … Read more

The age our bodies reach a ‘tipping point’ — and stop being able to ‘bounce back’ easily

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The age our bodies reach a ‘tipping point’ — and stop being able to ‘bounce back’ easily

Sticks and stones may break your bones — but they won’t heal as easily past a certain age. New research has found the “point of no return” when we no longer recover as well from illness and injury, no matter how strong and healthy you may feel. A new study has found an average age … Read more

Experts weigh in on how much you should tip bartenders

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Experts weigh in on how much you should tip bartenders

You’ve ordered drinks at the bar, and now it’s time to pay. Before you even see the total, the bartender hands you a tablet with a digital tip screen. The typical options are 18%, 20%, 25% — or “custom.” Welcome to one of America’s latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender? Bartenders from around … Read more

64% of consumers say they’re being guilted into tipping — even where tips aren’t deserved: survey

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64% of consumers say they’re being guilted into tipping — even where tips aren’t deserved: survey

We’re guilt-tripping over guilt-tipping. Two-thirds (65%) of American consumers are experiencing tipping fatigue — up from 60% last year and 53% in 2023, according to an annual study by Popmenu, a tech company serving more than 10,000 restaurants. Over the last year, people have paid around $150 in tips on average, which they didn’t feel … Read more

How a ‘terrible’ Gen Z trend sees bartenders’ tips shrinking

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How a ‘terrible’ Gen Z trend sees bartenders’ tips shrinking

Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders are taking notice. “Even five years ago, young people … Read more

Greedy restaurant sneaks added charge onto bill for this wild reason: ‘Are you kidding me?’

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Greedy restaurant sneaks added charge onto bill for this wild reason: ‘Are you kidding me?’

A customer had some reservations about his bill at a restaurant. One frustrated customer claimed that they were charged a “quiet time surcharge” on their bill, which was added before the tip — because the restaurant they dined at was empty. The user shared on Reddit that they decided to check out a local restaurant … Read more

Tipping in Las Vegas drops drastically — tourists say service doesn’t match higher costs

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Tipping in Las Vegas drops drastically — tourists say service doesn’t match higher costs

Las Vegas servers say they’re feeling the heat as high prices and declining tourism hammer their tip earnings across the Strip. Tipping in Sin City is reportedly down by as much as 50% among servers, as some of them blame the economy and policy while others point to high prices, a tipping backlash and poor … Read more

Even hotel booking websites are now pleading for tips just for reserving a room: ‘This is organized crime’

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Even hotel booking websites are now pleading for tips just for reserving a room: ‘This is organized crime’

Tipping culture has seemingly seeped into nearly every aspect of modern life, with everywhere from automated self-checkout kiosks at retail stores to supermarket lines suddenly stuffing a jar — or the dreaded tablet — in customers’ faces. The most recent to hop on the tipping train? Budget travel sites. Screenshots of third-party hotel booking websites … Read more

What state has the worst tippers in America? The answer may surprise you

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What state has the worst tippers in America? The answer may surprise you

Think you’re a generous tipper? That depends on your ZIP code. Residents of New York and New Jersey are among the stingiest tippers in America, despite boasting some of the nation’s highest incomes and priciest restaurant tabs, a new 2025 study shows. The Garden State ranked 35th out of 40 states studied with an average … Read more

‘Cheapskate’ diner takes back tip after being ‘humiliated’ by server — but is he in the right?

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‘Cheapskate’ diner takes back tip after being ‘humiliated’ by server — but is he in the right?

He’d reached a “no tipping” point. A diner has divided commenters after rescinding a gratuity after a waitress “scolded” and “humiliated” him in front of the other customers, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “I just can’t believe it happened the way that it did,” spluttered the bewildered Redditor. The incident reportedly occurred while … Read more