A tip is a gift, but it has somehow come to be regarded as mandatory. But gifts aren’t mandatory. Tipping someone is an ...

LOS ANGELES - In the United States, tipping extends beyond a simple thank-you for service; it represents a deeply rooted cultural expectation. However, the concept of "tipping fatigue" has become ...

Tipping culture is relatively vague and uncertain. The majority of Americans not only find it difficult to know how much to tip service workers in restaurants, but they are generally opposed to ...

He cited a Pew Research study showing that more than ever, Americans are being asked to tip service workers. More than 70% of adults say tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.

Have you noticed an increase in the expectation for tips these days in everything from fast-food restaurants to delivery services? For instance, you: Go out to eat at a fast-food joint, and upon ...

Tipping customs change because the systems behind them change. In most places, it’s shaped by wages, laws, or long-standing ...