Forget inflation; there's a new buzzword in town: tipflation. It's the sneaky trend where tipping norms creep up, leaving both customers and businesses scratching their heads. So, what's the deal with ...

Tip culture has reached a tipping point. A new survey of American consumers and service workers found that 76.1% believe tipping has “gone too far” — but it’s not only diners who dread it as more than ...

Picture this: you've just finished an incredible meal in Tokyo. The service was impeccable. You leave a generous tip on the ...

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 ...

We are all familiar with the following situation: you just ordered a coffee, and after tapping your credit card, the pay kiosk swivels around to show the suggested tip amount of 25% to 30%. What do ...

What was once a gesture of appreciation has quickly become a source of annoyance. With the rapid rise of tipping culture post-pandemic, consumers face more opportunities to tip for a wider range of ...

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 ...

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