Wedding trends are almost impossible to ignore, but in following them, we end up creating an exquisite corpse. You saw Mrs. Boldface Name do it Vogue or on Instagram. You loved it, but, wanted to put your spin on her idea. You post your ceremony on social media, inspiring others. Rinse and repeat, and you … Read more
A customer is raising questions about tipping practices at Applebee’s after noticing that the suggested gratuity on his bill was higher than he expected. The customer, who shared his experience in a TikTok video, questioned why the restaurant’s payment kiosk suggested an $11.30 tip on a $49.49 bill. A 20% tip on $49.49 would amount … Read more
There’s a fee to get fed. A popular Los Angeles restaurant is in the hot seat after an irate diner put the trendy spot on blast over a sizable mystery “administrative” fee slapped onto his bill — on top of the restaurant’s mandatory 20 percent gratuity and LA’s recently-raised sales tax of 10.25 percent. The … Read more
Pablo Torre is on the case. During Front Office Sports’ “Tune In” summit in New York on Tuesday, the award-winning investigative journalist admitted he is planning to look into LeBron James’ use of a Fanatics helicopter while playing for the 76ers this season, a situation that has raised eyebrows to some in the NBA. “It’s … Read more
A restaurant worker’s advice has sparked a widespread debate among restaurant industry workers online. The art of “resetting the clock” was preached by Ryan Stannard on TikTok, who said bad tips can be solved with what he called a “soft creep” to reset customers’ mental clock. He described a scenario of having three tables, explaining … Read more
A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.” While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a longer, healthier life. “The good Lord put me here for so … Read more
California’s Labor Day weekend getaway could begin with an unwelcome tradition: staring at the bumper in front of you for hours. As millions of people pack up their trunks and head towards coastal or desert escapes for one last hurrah this summer, holiday travelers face a brutal mathematical reality, according to a report from mobility … Read more
This retired cop’s offering safety knowledge to Gen Zs headed to college. Michael Arterburn, a former domestic violence detective of 23 years, is schooling young adults on the useful tips, tricks and tools that could save their lives during a violent attack, sexual assault or home invasion while on campus. “As a retired cop who’s … Read more
Big Apple coffee fiends are spending loads of bread on brew — but the actual cost of a cuppa is just the tip of the iceberg. NYC go-getters fueled by beans, cream and sugar are being “guilt-tripped” into tipping an average of $357 to baristas each year, warns a new report on the ever-controversial rise of tipping … Read more
Mel Robbins learned an unusual lesson about earning big tips when she worked as a waitress: Pay attention to the women at the table. The bestselling author and podcast host recently recalled advice from a “mentor-boss” at the Red Rooster Tavern in Michigan about figuring out who really influences the gratuity. “She told me when I … Read more
We’ve reached a tipping point: self-service kiosks are asking for tips, while shoppers feel pressure to tip cashiers who don’t cook a thing. At restaurants, where a tip of 15 to 20% has been standard for decades, suggested tips are climbing higher and higher. In a viral incident earlier this month, TikTok creator BD Powell … Read more
Here’s a tip that no one asked for. A self-identified waitress recently took to social media with a simple message for patrons: gratuity is not a tip. “Gratuity is gratuity, and a tip is a tip,” the woman said in a TikTok video that’s made the rounds on social media, reigniting the heated discussion surrounding … Read more
They’re denying the Shake-down accusations. Shake Shack has addressed viral allegations that it imposed a “no tip” fee at self-checkout, claiming that the apparent surcharge was actually a glitch in the system. The controversy erupted after TikTok creator B.D. Powell claimed he was charged for not leaving a gratuity at one of the burger monger’s … Read more
A YouTuber put Beverly Hills’ famously deep pockets to the test by spending a day delivering food around the ritzy California enclave — and walked away with a whopping $346 after scoring some jaw-dropping tips. YouTuber iamBrandon headed to the 90210 armed with a delivery bag, a $150 secondhand e-bike and zero previous DoorDash or … Read more
They thought it was a real Shake-down. Just in case guilt tipping wasn’t already running amok. An incensed customer has accused Shake Shack of raising the prices on their order after they didn’t leave a gratuity at the self-checkout kiosk. “My wife says that if you don’t tip at Shake Shack, they make it more … Read more
Golden State diners may be all about sunshine — but when it comes to tipping, they’re leaving servers in the shade. California diners tipped less than any other state in the nation, according to a new report that ranked the Bear Flag State dead last in restaurant generosity. The state’s overall tip rate came in … Read more
Flying can take a toll on the body in many ways, but experts say there are simple nutrition rules travelers should follow to reduce common problems like bloating, dehydration, dry skin and fatigue. Air travel exposes travelers to changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels that can affect overall comfort, with the dry cabin air being … Read more
In Argentina, authorities recently arrested three Chilean men wanted in the US in connection with a South American theft group accused of burglarizing the homes of professional athletes. Federal prosecutors linked the group to break-ins involving Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis and other athletes. Two of the suspects were … Read more
A well-traveled Long Island man is on a mission to make jet lag a thing of the past — and his NASA-used technology is so popular that even World Cup teams such as England and France have relied on the app to stay energized. Mickey Beyer-Clausen, the son of a flight attendant, built his Timeshifter … Read more
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